Irfan Hakim Releases 30 Arowana Fish in Lake Sentarum, Receives Warm Welcome from the Dayak Tribe

Kapanlagi.com - Presenter and nature lover, Irfan Hakim, has once again demonstrated his commitment to environmental preservation. He has just released 30 arowana breeding fish in Lake Sentarum, West Kalimantan. This activity was witnessed by the local community, including representatives from the Dayak Tribe.

"Going to West Kalimantan to release those arowana fish, 30 breeding arowana fish released and witnessed by friends from there, the Dayak Tribe," said Irfan when met in the area of Jalan Kapten Tendean, Mampang, South Jakarta, Monday (10/2/2025).

Not only releasing the fish, Irfan also received an honor from the local community. The village head presented him with traditional Dayak clothing complete with a headpiece.

"I thought it would just be for a photo. I said, 'Sir, thank you,' and they were proud and moved. And I wore it a lot," he added.

1. Memorable Experience

This experience became even more memorable when Irfan wore the traditional attire at Danau Sentarum. This lake, which is one of the largest lakes in Indonesia, has its own uniqueness.

"During the dry season, it can dry up to become a desert, but during the rainy season, it can have water levels of up to several meters," Irfan explained.

In addition to enjoying the natural scenery, Irfan also had the chance to see wildlife typical of Kalimantan, such as the proboscis monkey. He admitted to being very enthusiastic, even shouting in the middle of the lake.

"I was excited, you know, there was a proboscis monkey over there. I kept looking for it and shouting, uu aa uu aa," he said while laughing.

2. Paid 'Expensively'

However, that exciting experience came at a high cost. Irfan admitted to suffering from severe diarrhea after consuming a lot of durian that night.

"That night, I ate a lot of durian. The next day, diarrhea. Up to 11 times," he recounted.

The journey in Kalimantan left a colorful story for Irfan. Although he had to face physical challenges, he felt grateful to be able to make a real contribution to nature conservation.

"The bottom line is Alhamdulillah. That is one form of my love for nature, to return wildlife to their natural habitat," he said gratefully.

(kpl/aal/ums)