In Malaysia, aquaculture has been identified as one of the sectors in the fisheries industry which has the potential to contribute to the country in a big way.
It is being actively promoted to attract local and foreign investors. Several strategic places have been developed for fish and prawn breeding activities, and there are other sites that are currently in the process of development with the provision of basic infrastructures such as road, power supply and sea water supply.
This was highlighted by the Acting Director of Fisheries, Awg Hj Sabri bin Hj Mohd Taha, at the launching of a two-day Good Aquaculture Practices (GAP) seminar yesterday. Aquaculture sector is expected to contribute USD 200 million by 2023, which is about 50 percent of the overall fisheries industry.
