Piranha in Paradise: Malaysia's Freshwater Fiasco The discovery of a second red bellied piranha in Sungai Klau, Pahang, has sparked concerns about non native species establishing themselves in Malaysian freshwater ecosystems.
The initial find was likely due to human error – someone released the fish. However, the subsequent sighting raises questions about long term consequences.
Malaysian angling group Jejak Air Tawar has done a commendable job of raising awareness and urging anglers to report any further sightings.