THE rapid decrease in the number of fireflies in Kampung Kuantan, Kuala Selangor, can be noticed visually by those familiar with the area. However, according to Shahril Adlan Ahmad, 42, a senior boatman at the Kampung Kuantan Fireflies Park, the decline had not affected the tourism business. “We want this ‘golden’ treasure of Kuala Selangor to last forever. “I believe the number of fireflies can be boosted through holistic approaches and efforts by the authorities. Over at the Kampung Kuantan Fireflies Park, there are 31 boatmen who work under Kelab Pendayung Kelip-Kelip Kampung Kuantan, managed by Tenaga Warisan Sdn Bhd, which pays them a monthly salary and commission based on ticket sales.

Source: New Strait Times November 05, 2017 09:00 UTC