PASIR PUTEH: The Kelantan Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) disposed of seven Vietnamese fishing vessels forfeited by courts by sinking the boats and turning them into artificial reef 5.3 nautical miles from Kuala Besar in Kota Bharu on Tuesday (Feb 14)
Recreational fishing, often known as angling, is a popular outdoor activity in Malaysia and has been promoted as a tourism sport in the country by Tourism Malaysia.
Malaysia’s tourism sector was severely impacted when the Covid-19 pandemic began during the first quarter of 2020. Consequently, it is likely that recreational fishing was also affected.
The imposed Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) at the beginning of the pandemic (in 2020) saw guidelines released by the Department of Fisheries Malaysia regarding recreational fishing, which explicitly targeted anglers. When the CMCO was extended, it was declared that recreational fishing was strictly prohibited.
Tourism and recreational fishing will undoubtedly recover, and researchers at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) have collaborated with Reefish and World Wide Fund for Nature Malaysia (WWF-Malaysia) to bring recreational fishing to a more wholesome and exciting level, while also contributing to scien
Sarawak, Malaysia, must be part of a regional network keeping tabs on aquaculture diseases in order to protect the local industry, said the Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
KUCHING, July 30 ― Sarawak is committed to working closely with the Federal government in ensuring sufficient production and supply of food at affordable price, said.