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Focus Malaysia
5 days ago
- General
- Focus Malaysia
Otter sighted at Klang river: Netizens think the water quality may be improving
IT CAN be quite a novelty to witness some wild animals in the concrete jungle. However, this could also be a sad indication that their homes are being destroyed, hence they are being forced to eke out a living beside us in an unnatural place. Therefore, netizens were quite surprised to find some otters lurking in the Klang river recently, as seen in a video post by netizen @mhmmdn4z. According to him, the appearance of these animals were a sign that the quality of the water was good. He further pointed out a comment from another netizen, Mrlms, who appears to be an expert in the matter. Mrlms said otters only lived in a place where there is clean water as the animal needed fishes and prawns to survive. Interestingly, the video of the otters has gained quite a number of following, with over 3,400 shares and 168 comments. Orang kata kalau binatang meremang dah keluar maksudnya air sungai kita dah bersih. Comey je tengok dia bersuka ria dkt sungai kelang tu Yang sekor tu happy dpt makan ikan dlm sungai — Panggil Aku Naz (@mhmmdn4z) June 14, 2025 Quite a number of netizens highlighted the cuteness of the otters. @NikFarhana92 also wondered if they came all the way from Singapore. However, netizen @drfitriyusof claimed that otters were not bioindicators of grade 1 water quality. @mayakmrlzmn agreed with his observation, adding that dragonflies were a better indicator. Another netizen said it was not possible that these animals were good indicators since they could be found in the village drains. 'I bet my whole fortune that this statement must be wrong. With the naked eyes it can be seen that the river is not clean,' said @qielystyles. 'Our river is not clean. They just need to adapt to whatever cause that is their only home,' @zhantafa continued. Perhaps the winning comment came from @AcapTajuddin who wondered if it was permissible to eat an otter. On another note, Malaysia is home to four out of the 13 otter species: the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra), Asian small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinereus), smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata), as well as the hairy-nosed otter (Lutra sumatrana). Loss of habitat due to development, pollution and coastal erosion are threatening the otter population here. As top mammalian predators, they play a significant role in stabilising the wetland ecosystem by keeping the population of fish and other invertebrates they prey upon in balance. But their presence as a mark of water cleanliness is still questionable.—June 16, 2025 Main image: @mhmmdn4z (X)
Eater
23-05-2025
- Business
- Eater
Popular Durham Pop-Up Lutra Brings Its Big Buns to Brunch
Chef Chris McLaurin has amassed a loyal following in the Triangle for his baked goods since popping up as Lutra Bakery in early 2024. He recently announced that Lutra will become a counter-service restaurant in the American Tobacco Campus in Durham by the end of 2025. McLaurin's pop-up bakeshop offers sweet and savory buns with flavors like strawberry lavender, pistachio lemon, cinnamon vanilla, and pepperoni. The forthcoming brick-and-mortar will offer more variety with breakfast and lunch offerings like biscuits and gravy, eggs Benedict, salads, and sandwiches. McLaurin, a Chapel Hill native, says he started Lutra with a focus on buns because they reminded him of his childhood. 'It makes me this of Saturday mornings, watching cartoons,' he says, 'My mom made Pillsbury buns, but she would put an orange glaze on them. I always loved those.' Prior to starting Lutra, McLaurin was the chef de cuisine at Poole'side Pies in Raleigh, before it closed in 2023. Since Lutra launched, McLaurin has sold over 10,000 buns to hungry fans. If you want a taste of Lutra before the American Tobacco Campus opening, McLaurin is popping up with a brunch series at Indian restaurant Cheeni from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sundays at 202 Corcoran Street, Suite 100, Durham. Look for sweet and savory buns, granola bowls, breakfast sandwiches, bread pudding, and more. Sign up for our newsletter.
Axios
15-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
Lutra Cafe & Bakery will open permanent spot after successful pop-up
Lutra Cafe & Bakery will open a permanent location in downtown Durham's American Tobacco Campus later this year after a successful run as a pop-up. Why it matters: Lutra, known for its sweet-and-savory morning buns, is now the second venture after Isaac's Bagels to graduate from the pop-up window at Queeny's, a bar and restaurant in downtown Durham, into their own space. Lutra's baked goods can also be found at several farmers markets and coffee shops throughout the Triangle. Zoom in: Lutra was created by Chris McLaurin, the former chef de cuisine at Poole'side Pies. When Poole'side closed in 2023, McLaurin took it as a sign to go all-in on opening a bakery in Durham — an idea he had been toying around with for years. The original focus of Lutra has been a rotating mixture of sweet-and-savory buns, inspired by memories of his mother making orange buns during his childhood. The morning buns have proven popular with flavors like orange and brown butter rosemary, and seasonal offerings like king cake for Mardi Gras. What to expect: The new space will give Lutra the capacity to expand its menu to even more pastries, like soft pretzels, and a sourdough bread program. It also plans to add a breakfast and lunch menu, with items like sausage-egg-and-cheese breakfast sandwiches, eggs Benedict and salads, as well as a weekend brunch menu. Location: Lutra will be located at 312 Blackwell St., suite 102 in the ATC's Noell Building.
