KABONG: Fishermen are reminded to reduce their dependence on middlemen to ensure that the local fishing industry continues to grow.
Kabong assemblyman Datuk Mohd Chee Kadir said that it is time for the Persatuan Nelayan Kawasan (PNK) Kabong to transform by accepting several suggestions for improvements, especially in the association’s management.
“The main thing is to increase the value of fishermen’s products and expand marketing and supply chains.
“At the same time reducing dependence on middlemen, in addition to encouraging the involvement of fishermen’s children through a more modern and technological approach to ensure that the local fishing industry continues to grow,” he said.
He said this while officiating at the 46th PNK Kabong Annual General Meeting before proceeding to attend the PNK Kabong Hari Raya open house event at the Kabong Police Station Multipurpose Hall here yesterday.
He also expressed his hope that the association would continue to strengthen management and play a more active role in improving the economy of the fishing community.
“I also hope the association can produce more fishing entrepreneurs who are able to compete and be viable in the future.
“At the same time, the younger generation among fishing families can also work together to develop the fishing sector with new ideas and innovations,” he said.
PNK Kabong has 1,176 members, making it one of the fishing associations with the largest number of members in the Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) Region IV Betong.
This annual meeting reflects the trust and strong support of the members for the existing leadership in leading the association.
At the event there was a handover of contributions to the underprivileged, YANEM Education assistance 2025, the presentation of the Anugerah Pelajar Cemerlang Ujian Akhir Sesi Akademik (UASA) Tahun Enam 2025, Penyampaian Sumbangan Pelajar Terbaik Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2024, Tabung Bantuan Pelajaran Anak Nelayan (TBPAN), as well as medical contributions to members, totalling RM15,920.
Regional oficer of LKIM Region IV Betong Nurhaizawati Samsimon, general manager of PNK Kabong Sahariya Tahot and the Board of Directors chairman of PNK Kabong Darmizan Daud were also present.
