Sg Batu fishermen unit said area never witnessed such pollution level prior to project commencement, suspect reclamation activities of being a contributor
The Perak Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency arrested 22 foreign fishermen for committing various offences at 0.98 nautical miles southeast of Pulau Jarak yesterday.
Fishermen in Sabah have claimed that rising operational costs have significantly impacted the fishing sector to the extent that no youngsters in the state are willing to become fishermen or engage in fisheries businesses.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security may reject applications for fishing licences in coastal areas to maintain the sustainability of fisheries supply.
