PUTRAJAYA, July 28 — The Fisheries Department (DOF) said it built 74 artificial reefs in six states throughout last year, which has not only conserved marine biodiversity, but also generated fish biomass with the highest market value, reaching RM84,759.

SHAH ALAM, June 29 — The state government is set to introduce the Inland Fisheries Enactment this year as a measure to curb the spread of invasive fish species in Selangor's rivers.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — The Fisheries Department (DOF) will draft new regulations to strengthen control activities of fish release into public waters.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, May 15 — Around 30 tonnes of suckermouth catfish (pleco/ikan bandaraya) have been captured via a programme targeting the invasive species in rivers across Selangor since March last year. The Selangor Department of Fisheries' director Noraisyah Abu Bakar...

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 18 — The Fisheries Department (DOF) is calling on the public to play an active role in safeguarding whale and marine mammal populations by following regulations, minimising plastic pollution, and supporting conservation initiatives led by the government, non-governmental organisations, universities, and local communities.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 — Massive armoured catfish and African catfish were caught by the Slingshot Fishing Malaysia Club (SFM) in Sungai Klang, right in front of a shopping mall here recently.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 16 — The Fisheries Department (DOF) has taken proactive measures to ensure the stability of fish supply nationwide as fish landings are expected to decline during the transition phase of the northeast monsoon.

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Oct 9 — The state government is finalising a new legislation under the Fisheries Department that aims to curb the presence of invasive fish in rivers. State executive councillor for agriculture Izham Hashim said the Inland Fisheries Enactment will provide legal...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Sept 29 — The initiative to catch as many suckermouth catfish (pleco) at Denai Sungai Kebangsaan in Sungai Langat, organised by the state government throughout this month, aims to preserve the aquatic ecosystem. Selangor Fisheries Department director Noraisyah...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUNDANG, Aug 24 — The state administration is set to launch a month-long invasive fish hunting campaign in September to protect the biodiversity of local rivers and aquatic species. State executive councillor for agriculture and public infrastructure Izham Hashim said...

JELEBU, July 27 — Malaysia's fisheries sector has recorded 1.3 million metric tonnes of production from January to this month, ensuring the country's food security.

PUTRAJAYA, May 18 — The ecosystem of several main rivers in Selangor are threatened by the presence of invasive fish species, based on an inventory programme conducted by the Selangor Fisheries Department (DOF) and feedback from anglers.

IPOH, Sept 8 — Six C category dragnet fishing vessels and a Category B1 dragnet fishing vessel worth RM6.5 million were seized for various offences under the Fishing Act 1985 from Sept 4 to 8.

PASIR PUTEH, June 6 — The aquaculture sector nationwide has suffered losses amounting to RM438,500 thus far due to the El Nino phenomenon, said Fisheries Department director-general Datuk Adnan Hussain.

KUALA TERENGGANU, March 4 — The government has allocated RM150 million for the Vessel Modernisation Programme and the Catch Mechanism Programme to boost the total of fish landings for food supply.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — The Department of Fisheries Malaysia (DOF) has advised fishermen living in coastal areas to take precautionary measures and follow weather reports or warnings issued by the Meteorological Department of Malaysia (MetMalaysia) from time to time.

KOTA TINGGI, Oct 19 — The Fisheries Department has assured of a sufficient supply of seafood during the monsoon season.

PUTRAJAYA, June 8 — The government has allocated RM150 million under the Food Security Fund (DJM) and provided soft loans for the transformation of fishermen through the acquisition of modern high-tech vessels.

PUTRAJAYA, May 27 — Five local fishing vessels were detained for various offences under the Fisheries Act 1985 in an integrated operation by the Fisheries Department (DOF) and the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) Air Unit at several locations in the nation’s waters.

By Mustakim Ramli SHAH ALAM, May 13 — Up to 500,000 fishes are released into rivers each year as part of the effort to prevent the extinction of freshwater fish sources. State executive councillor for modernisation and agriculture Izham Hashim said the initiative has been carried out since...