A bigger catch: New marlin statue to debut before Aidilfitri

2 Mar 2025 • 6:04 PM MYT
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By: Abbey Junior

KOTA KINABALU: The iconic marlin statue at the Marlin Roundabout (Bulatan Todak), recently seen being transported away in a viral video, is not gone for good.

City Hall (DBKK) has confirmed that the statue is being replaced with a larger and more striking version as part of ongoing landscape enhancement works.

Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});The new marlin statue is expected to be completed before Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

A popular landmark and photo spot, the statue’s removal initially sparked public concern.

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