Perak Records RM910 Mln From Aquaculture, Making Sector Driving Force Behind State Fisheries Economy

KUALA KANGSAR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- A total of RM910 million in aquaculture sector production value was recorded in Perak, contributing 14.92 per cent or 76,804 tonnes to the state's overall fisheries sector production throughout 2024.

Perak Fisheries director Mohd Ghazali Abdul Manap said this makes the sector the second largest contributor to the state's fisheries revenue, which also involves 1,342 registered operators.

This activity not only contributes to food security but also opens up employment and economic opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds.

"This sector needs to be further empowered to reduce dependence on seafood imports and increase exports of local products," he said when speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Perak Fish Fiesta at Dataran Victoria here today.

He said that in the aquaculture sector, the response to freshwater fish farming and fish-based downstream products shows great potential for exploration, particularly among rural entrepreneurs and the younger generation.

"Close cooperation among farmers, the fishing community, and the government is crucial to ensure the sustainable and competitive development of the industry," he said.

Regarding the fiesta, Mohd Ghazali also said it brought together three main programmes, namely the myAgropreneur Fisheries (myAP) and myKomuniti Fisheries (myKP) Central Zone Entrepreneur Carnival, the Taste of Aquaculture Programme and the 2025 Foreign Fish Hunting Grand Prix Finale.

“The goal in organising this two-day programme, which ends today, is to promote the state's fisheries products and strengthen Perak's blue economy," he added.

-- BERNAMA