Perak Among Top Fish Producers With 333,984 Tonnes Landings - MB

SUNGAI SIPUT, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- Perak recorded 333,984.26 tonnes of fish landings last year, placing the state among the country’s major fish producers, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.

He said the strong output strengthens the state’s capacity to streamline fish distribution nationwide more efficiently.

“When production is strong and distribution is well organised, catches reach consumers fresh, while fishermen enjoy a more stable and sustainable market,” he said at the launch of the Perak Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) Affordable Fish Sale initiative at Arena Sungai Siput here today.

Also present were State Rural Development, Plantation, Agriculture and Food Industry Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Zolkafly Harun and Perak LKIM director Ahmad Zulkifli Ismail.

Saarani said the initiative will be rolled out across all 12 districts, with five permanent sites in each district designated as main sales points.

Besides the fixed locations, sales will also be held after Friday prayers at selected mosques.

“To expand outreach, mobile sales using tents, three-wheeled motorcycles and lorries will be conducted at least three times weekly at selected areas.

“In total, more than 1,000 sales sessions are targeted throughout 2026, reflecting a continuous and structured implementation rather than a short-term measure,” he said.

Meanwhile, Tun Saliha Nasarudin, 60, from Kampung Sungai Sejuk near here, said the initiative has helped ease her daily expenses.

I bought squid, prawns and fish for a week for about RM50, compared with RM140 at wet markets.

“I hope this initiative continues, especially ahead of the festive season,” she said.

-- BERNAMA