Director-General of Fisheries Malaysia’s Working Visit to ALG Patin Legacy

Ybhg. Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain, Director General of Fisheries Malaysia was present to officiate the Central Kitchen and Frozen Mart owned by Mr. Mohd Hafizul Atras bin Alan Azmi who is an entrepreneur of my Agropreneur Fisheries (myAP) of the Department of Fisheries Malaysia. En. Mohd Hafizul Atras started raising catfish, catfish and talapia at home with a capital of RM7,000.00. Then he ventured into the field of entrepreneurship, namely ALG Patin Legacy. This success was achieved through the support from the Department of Fisheries Malaysia which provides training and assistance under the my Agropreneur Fisheries Programme (myAP). At this event, YBhg. Dato’ Haji Adnan was taken to visit the catfish processing factory and was briefed on the company’s operations. Also present were YBhg. Dato’ Haji Azahari bin Haji Othman, Senior Director of Aquaculture Division, Puan Khazlita Adzim binti Abdol Aziz, Director of Fisheries Development Division, Mr. Abdullah bin Jaafar, Director of Fisheries of Pahang State.

Lawatan Kerja Ketua Pengarah Perikanan Malaysia ke ALG Patin Legacy

YBhg. Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain, Ketua Pengarah Perikanan Malaysia telah hadir untuk merasmikan _Central Kitchen_ dan _Frozen Mart_ yang dimiliki oleh Encik Mohd Hafizul Atras bin Alan Azmi yang merupakan usahawan my Agropreneur Perikanan (myAP) Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia. En. Mohd Hafizul Atras mula menternak ikan patin, keli dan talapia di rumah dengan bermodalkan RM7,000.00. Kemudian beliau menceburkan diri ke dalam bidang usahawan iaitu ALG Patin Legacy. Kejayaan ini diperoleh melalui sokongan daripada Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia yang memberi latihan dan bantuan di bawah Program my Agropreneur Perikanan (myAP). Pada majlis ini, YBhg. Dato’ Haji Adnan dibawa melawat ke kilang pemprosesan ikan patin dan diberi penerangan tentang operasi syarikat. Turut hadir sama ialah YBhg. Dato’ Haji Azahari bin Haji Othman, Pengarah Kanan Bahagian Akuakultur, Puan Khazlita Adzim binti Abdol Aziz, Pengarah Bahagian Pengembangan Perikanan, Encik Abdullah bin Jaafar, Pengarah Perikanan Negeri Pahang dan Pegawai Perikanan dari Ibu Pejabat dan Pejabat Perikanan Negeri Pahang.

Director General of Fisheries Working Visit to Kuantan Shrimp Pond Project

YBhg, Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain, Director General of Fisheries Malaysia visited the Shrimp Pond Project operated by Purnama Aquaculture in Kampung Cempaka, Kuantan, Pahang. He was briefed on the company’s operations by En. Md. Yusery bin Md Yusoff, the owner of Purnama Aquaculture Sdn Bhd. The company is carrying out a White Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannemei) pond project on a 5-acre land and has 5 ponds. The company is also applying the use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in farm operations. With the IoT system, it will increase the effectiveness of cage fish farming operations in terms of saving labor and time for fish feed management. Through the development of this machine, the feeding is automatic according to the prescribed frequency and quantity. Also present was En. Abdullah bin Jaafar, Director of Pahang State Fisheries and staff of the Pahang State Fisheries Department.

Lawatan Kerja Ketua Pengarah Perikanan ke Projek Kolam Udang Kuantan

YBhg, Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain Ketua Pengarah Perikanan Malaysia telah melawat ke Projek Kolam Udang yang diusahakan oleh syarikat Purnama Aquaculture di Kampung Cempaka, Kuantan, Pahang. Beliau telah diberi penerangan tentang operasi syarikat oleh En. Md. Yusery bin Md Yusoff pemilik syarikat Purnama Aquaculture Sdn Bhd. Syarikat ini menjalankan projek kolam Udang Putih (Litopenaeus vannemei) di tanah seluas 5 ekar dan mempunyai 5 buah kolam. Syarikat ini juga menerapkan penggunaan teknologi Internet of Things (IoT) dalam operasi ladang. Dengan sistem IoT, meningkatkan keberkesanan operasi ternakan ikan sangkar dari aspek penjimatan tenaga kerja dan masa bagi pengurusan makanan ikan. Melalui pembangunan mesin ini, pemberian makanan adalah secara automatik mengikut kekerapan dan kuantiti yang ditetapkan. Turut hadir En. Abdullah bin Jaafar Pengarah Perikanan Negeri Pahang serta kakitangan Jabatan Perikanan Negeri Pahang.

Program: Strengthening and Transformation of Target Groups, Joint Engagement, Director General, Fisheries Malaysia & Aquaculture Flavors, Pahang State Fisheries Department

Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain, Director General of Malaysia, officiated the Group Strengthening and Transformation Programme, Engagement with the Director General of Fisheries Malaysia & Aquaculture Rasa-rasa of the Pahang State Fisheries Department at Dewan Permata Camar, Kuantan. In his speech, he said the Department of Fisheries Malaysia (DOF) is focusing on producing high-quality, market-oriented, and safe aquaculture through myGAP certification. This measure ensures that the country’s fishery products comply with international safety and quality standards. For example, 150,000 white prawns have been given to farmers in Kampung Cempaka, along with training and technological support to increase productivity. In addition, DOF also took proactive steps in empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the fisheries sector. From 2022 to 2024, the Department has channelled equipment input assistance worth RM80,000 to four myAgropreneur entrepreneurs.

Program Pengukuhan dan Transformasi Kumpulan Sasar, Libat Urus bersama Ketua Pengarah Perikanan Malaysia & Rasa-rasa Akuakultur Jabatan Perikanan Negeri Pahang

Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain Ketua Pengarah Malaysia merasmikan Program Pengukuhan dan Transformasi Kumpulan, Libat Urus bersama Ketua Pengarah Perikanan Malaysia & Rasa-rasa Akuakultur Jabatan Perikanan Negeri Pahang di Dewan Permata Camar, Kuantan. Dalam ucapan, beliau berkata Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia (DOF) memfokuskan terhadap pengeluaran akuakultur yang berkualiti tinggi, berorientasikan pasaran, dan selamat melalui pensijilan myGAP. Langkah ini memastikan produk perikanan negara mematuhi standard keselamatan dan kualiti antarabangsa. Sebagai contoh, bantuan benih udang putih sebanyak 150,000 ekor telah diberikan kepada penternak di Kampung Cempaka, bersama latihan dan sokongan teknologi untuk meningkatkan produktiviti. Selain itu, DOF turut mengambil langkah proaktif dalam memperkasakan perusahaan kecil dan sederhana (PKS) dalam sektor perikanan. Dari tahun 2022 hingga 2024, Jabatan telah menyalurkan bantuan input peralatan bernilai RM80,000 kepada empat usahawan myAgropreneur Perikanan (myAP) di Kampung Cempaka. Bantuan ini diharapkan meningkatkan kecekapan, hasil, dan pendapatan pengusaha tempatan. Pada majlis yang sama, beliau telah menyampaikan sijil KJP sesi 2024/2024 serta hadiah pertandingan mewarna dan memasak kepada pemenang. Hadir sama, Puan Khazlita Adzim binti Abdol Aziz Pengarah Bahagian Pengembangan Perikanan, dan En. Abdullah bin Jaafar Pengarah Perikanan Negeri Pahang serta kakitangan Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia.

Fisheries Research Institute (IPP) Level Quality Day Celebration 2024

Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain, Director General of Fisheries, officiated the IPP Level Quality Day Celebration at the Tunku Abdul Rahman Auditorium (AkuaTAR), Batu Maung, Penang. In his speech, Dato’ Haji Adnan also encouraged researchers to continue to produce quality writing and participate in competitions that can further strengthen the quality of research and innovation in the field of fisheries. He also emphasised that excellent research is fundamental to the sustainable progress of the country’s fisheries sector. At the same ceremony, he also presented seven categories of Quality Awards, including the Best Workspace Award, the Most Fisheries Technology Transfer Award, the Most Research Reviewer Award, the Most Fisheries Innovation Award, the Most Research Paper Publication Award, the Most Scientific Paper Presentation Award, and the Most Likes Award. IPP Glami Lemi has recorded outstanding success by winning five contested awards. Also present at the ceremony were Dr. Azhar Hamzah, Senior Director of IPP Batu Maung, Dr. Kua Beng Chu, Senior Deputy Director of IPP, Ms. Zarina Zainuddin, Director of Fisheries of Penang, as well as directors, officers, and staff of IPP.

Majlis Sambutan Hari Kualiti Peringkat Institut Penyelidikan Perikanan (IPP) 2024

Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain, Ketua Pengarah Perikanan, merasmikan Majlis Sambutan Hari Kualiti Peringkat IPP di Auditorium Tunku Abdul Rahman (AkuaTAR), Batu Maung, Pulau Pinang. Dalam ucapan beliau, Dato’ Haji Adnan turut menggalakkan penyelidik-penyelidik untuk terus menghasilkan penulisan berkualiti dan menyertai pertandingan yang dapat memperkukuhkan lagi kualiti penyelidikan serta inovasi dalam bidang perikanan. Beliau juga menekankan bahawa penyelidikan yang cemerlang merupakan asas kepada kemajuan sektor perikanan negara yang mampan. Pada majlis yang sama, beliau turut menyampaikan tujuh kategori Anugerah Kualiti, antaranya Anugerah Ruang Kerja Terbaik, Anugerah Pemindahan Teknologi Perikanan Terbanyak, Anugerah Reviewer Penyelidikan Terbanyak, Anugerah Inovasi Perikanan Terbanyak, Anugerah Penerbitan Kertas Penyelidikan Terbanyak, Anugerah Pembentangan Kertas Saintifik Terbanyak, dan Anugerah Jumlah Likes Terbanyak. IPP Glami Lemi telah mencatat kejayaan cemerlang dengan memenangi lima anugerah yang dipertandingkan. Turut hadir dalam majlis ini, Dr. Azhar Hamzah, Pengarah Kanan IPP Batu Maung, Dr. Kua Beng Chu, Timbalan Pengarah Kanan IPP, Cik Zarina Zainuddin, Pengarah Perikanan Pulau Pinang, serta pengarah-pengarah, pegawai-pegawai, dan kakitangan IPP.

Launching Ceremony of AKUATAR’s New Face

Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain, Director General of Fisheries today officiated the Launch Ceremony of the New Face of Tunku Abdul Rahman Aquarium (AkuaTAR) at the Fisheries Research Institute (IPP) Batu Maung, Penang The launch of the new face of AkuaTAR is an effort to increase public awareness on the conservation of the country’s aquatic ecosystem. The improvements implemented include improved aquarium infrastructure, wider exhibition spaces, as well as new technologies in the exhibition that allow visitors to have a deeper understanding of the uniqueness and diversity of Malaysian aquatic species. AkuaTAR currently houses nearly 123 species of fish in 19 freshwater tanks, six fish tanks banned from imports, 26 marine fish tanks, eight aquatic plant tanks, as well as various preserved specimens and four touch ponds. In addition to the aquatic exhibits, the 40-foot-long Bryde whale skeleton is also one of the main attractions for visitors. The Director General of Fisheries spent time visiting AkuaTAR to see the various aquatic species on display. The explanation was delivered by the Manager of AkuaTAR, Mr. Kaharudin bin Md Saleh, The Department of Fisheries Malaysia would like to express its appreciation and gratitude for the allocation for the upgrade of AkuaTAR from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC). Also present, YBrs. Dr. Annuar bin Mohamed, Director of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, State of Penang, Dr. Azhar Hamzah Senior Director of IPP Batu Maung, Dr. Kua Beng Chu Senior Deputy Director of IPP, Ms. Zarina Zainuddin, Director of Fisheries of Penang, directors of IPP, officers and staff of IPP.

Majlis Peluncuran Wajah Baharu AKUATAR

Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain, Ketua Pengarah Perikanan hari ini merasmikan Majlis Peluncuran Wajah Baharu Akuarium Tunku Abdul Rahman (AkuaTAR) di Institut Penyelidikan Perikanan (IPP) Batu Maung, Pulau Pinang Pelancaran wajah baharu AkuaTAR merupakan usaha bagi meningkatkan kesedaran awam mengenai pemuliharaan ekosistem akuatik negara. Penambahbaikan yang dilaksanakan termasuklah peningkatan infrastruktur akuarium, ruang pameran yang lebih luas, serta teknologi baharu dalam pameran yang membolehkan pengunjung lebih mendalam memahami keunikan serta kepelbagaian spesies akuatik Malaysia. AkuaTAR kini menempatkan hampir 123 spesies ikan dalam 19 tangki air tawar, enam tangki ikan larangan import, 26 tangki ikan marin, lapan tangki tumbuhan akuatik, serta pelbagai spesimen awet dan empat kolam sentuh. Selain pameran akuatik, rangka ikan paus Bryde sepanjang 40 kaki turut menjadi salah satu tarikan utama bagi para pengunjung. Ketua Pengarah Perikanan meluangkan masa melawat ke AkuaTAR bagi melihat pelbagai spesies akuatik yang dipamerkan. Penerangan telah disampaikan oleh Pengurus AkuaTAR, Encik Kaharudin bin Md Saleh, Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia mengucapkan penghargaan dan terima kasih atas peruntukkan naiktaraf AkuaTAR daripada Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya Malaysia (MOTAC). Hadir sama, YBrs. Dr. Annuar bin Mohamed, Pengarah Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya Malaysia, Negeri Pulau Pinang, Dr. Azhar Hamzah Pengarah Kanan IPP Batu Maung, Dr. Kua Beng Chu Timbalan Pengarah Kanan IPP, Cik Zarina Zainuddin, Pengarah Perikanan Pulau Pinang, pengarah-pengarah IPP, pegawai-pegawai dan kakitangan IPP.