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Global Fish Farming News
News from Malaysia
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Developing the Marine Industry MALAYSIA - Darvel Bay, covering the waters off Lahad Datu, Kunak and Semporna, has been identified by the Fisheries Department as an area most suitable for marine...
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Caged-Fish Breeders Out of Pocket MALAYSIA - A total of 117 caged-fish breeders of Sri Tujuh lagoon lost almost RM500,000 when their fishes were found dead earlier this week.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Malaysian Ag Minister Invites Aquaculture Investment MALAYSIA - The Agriculture Minister encouraged local and foreign companies to invest in the aquaculture industry at an international conference yesterday.
Shrimp Farm Causes Environmental Concerns MALAYSIA - The Integrated Shrimp Aquaculture Park (iSHARP) will not affect the environment and wildlife.
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Farmer Sees Potential in Freshwater Prawns MALAYSIA - A prawn farmer has plans to turn his region into a hub for a freshwater prawn industry.
Seafood Can Contribute to Feeding Growing Population MALAYSIA - Seafood should be viewed as the source of food to meet the ever increasing food demand in the future, said an official of the Asian Pacific Chapter of...
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Temanse Starts Contract Farm Project MALAYSIA - Temanse Aquaculture Sdn Bhd (TASB) together with the Terengganu State Department of Fisheries (DOF) is to launch a contract farming initiative at the...
Monday, October 05, 2009
Hopes for Shrimp Farm Development MALAYSIA - The development of a RM200 million Integrated Shrimp Aquaculture Park (I-Sharp) ready for production by 2011 is set to make Terengganu a major global...
Shrimp Project in T’ganu to Create Jobs for Locals MALAYSIA - Terengganu is set to be a major global supplier of shrimps, including the favourite premium quality black tiger prawns and white-leg shrimp, once the...
Friday, October 02, 2009
Aquaculture Industry can Reach RM20 Billion Revenue MALAYSIA - The aquaculture industry will be able to reach up to RM20 billion revenue if the National Aquaculture Development Plan can move forward in the near term,...
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
National Plan Will Double Industry Output MALAYSIA - If the new national aquaculture plan moves ahead, the industry expects ot reach annual revenue of 20 billion ringgits (MYR).
Malaysia Introduces New Organic Certification Scheme MALAYSIA - A new national organic certification scheme is aimed at boosting the local aquaculture industry.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Como Lake to Produce Fish for Export Next Year MALAYSIA - Como Lake on the fringe of Kenyir is expected to produce 9,000 tonnes of silver catfish, Asian seabass and tilapia for the international market in 20...
Friday, September 18, 2009
Kenyir Locals Object to Import of Giant Catfish MALAYSIA - Opposition is mounting to a government decision to import the Mekong giant catfish to replenish fish stocks in Lake Kenyir.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
1000 Hectare Fish Farm Coming to Malaysia PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA - PJ Blue Archipelago Bhd, a subsidiary of Khazanah Nasional Bhd involved in the shrimp aquaculture industry, will operate a RM150 million...
Monday, August 17, 2009
Malaysia Chases Aquaculture MALAYSIA - The Malaysian Government is to expand the aquaculture sector more aggressively as it contributes greatly to the country's economy.
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Flaws in Malaysian Fish Farm Assessment MALAYSIA - The Department of Environment should review the environmental impact assessment (EIA) report on the proposed 1,000ha shrimp farm project in Terengganu,...
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Proposal for 1,000ha Malaysian Shrimp Operation KUALA TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA - Environmentalists have until 3 August to raise their objections to the environmental impact assessment (EIA) report on the proposed...
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Sabah to Plant Fish Seeds of the Future SABAH, MALAYSIA - Production of fish seeds has been identified as the most crucial factor to the success of Sabah's aquaculture industry, said Deputy Chief Minister...
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Sabah Looks to Future in Aquaculture MALAYSIA - The South Korean National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) and the Department of Fisheries Sabah (DOFS) has signed a memorandum of...
Friday, June 26, 2009
Malaysia Targets RM6.9 billion Aquaculture Industry MALAYSIA - Malaysia's production of aquaculture products is expected to reach 508,000 metric tonnes or worth RM6.9 billion by end of next year, Fisheries Department...
Monday, June 22, 2009
Malaysia Sets 507,558 Tonne Production Target MALAYSIA - The Fisheries Department of Malaysia has set a target to produce 507,558 tonnes of aquaculture products by 2010.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Malaysian Seafood Exports Resume to EU KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - The export of seafood products from Malaysia to Europe is expected to resume by next month, providing good news for local exporters.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Livestock Expo to be Hosted in Kuala Lumpur KUALAR LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Southeast Asia is presently one of the biggest producers of aquatic products including fish and prawns/shrimps in the world.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
AKVA Win Contract for Malaysian Marine Hatchery MALAYSIA - AKVA Group has been awarded a contract together with the Malaysian based construction company Erat Semarat Sdn Bhd for the building of a marine hatchery...

