KUCHING: Sarawak was among the largest contributors to the country’s aquaculture production last year (2024), recording a total output of 11,000 metric tonnes.
Department of Fisheries’ (DOF) Director-General, Datuk Adnan Hussain, said that this amount was solely from Sarawak, out of the national total of 510,000 metric tonnes of aquaculture production recorded last year.
“Based on that data, around 11,000 metric tonnes came from Sarawak, which means Sarawak is one of the key aquaculture producers in the country.
“This especially can be seen in the agri-food segment. In Sarawak, this sub-sector or agri-food field is indeed a necessity,” he said.
He stated this during the ‘Rasa-Rasa Akuakultur’ Programme and the MyAgropreneur Fisheries (myAP), MyFisheries Community (myKP) Carnival organised by the Sarawak Marine Fisheries Department at the Majma Mall today.
He further emphasised that efforts to increase aquaculture production must be strengthened.
displayed at the exhibition.
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Adnan revealed that, according to the targets set under the National Agrofood Policy, the goal by 2030 is to reach approximately 950,000 metric tonnes.
“Our journey is still far, but we have great potential, and I believe with the commitment of all parties, we can achieve our aspirations,” he said.
Commenting on the programme, Adnan believes that its organisation can help boost aquaculture activities, and promote aquaculture products in Sarawak.
He revealed that several local products from Sarawak have the potential to be highlighted on a larger scale.
“Looking at some of the products here (in Sarawak), they can be brought to major exhibitions like MAHA (Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism International Show) to showcase Sarawak’s products,” he said.
