32, 000 Lobster Seeds Released into Sungai Belat Waters

This morning, the Galah Shrimp Seed Release program was held in Sungai Belat, Kuantan by YBhg. Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain, Director General of Fisheries Malaysia. A total of 32,000 thousand lobster seeds were donated by the Kg. Acheh Lobster Hatchery Centre, Sitiawan, Perak. The Department of Fisheries Malaysia (DOF) has implemented a programme to release more than 21 million lobster fry into river waters worth RM2.35 million from 2021 to 2024. In the state of Pahang. alone, a total of 1.7 million lobster fry were released into major rivers during the period, providing great benefits to local inland fishing communities and supporting ecosystem conservation. Also present were YBhg Dato’ Haji Azahari bin Haji Othman, Senior Director of Aquaculture Division, Mr. Abdullah bin Jaafar, Pahang State Fisheries Director and staff of the Pahang State Fisheries Department as well as the Marine Police Force Region 3 Kuantan, Pahang.

32, 000 Benih Udang Galah dilepaskan ke Perairan Sungai Belat

Pada pagi ini, telah berlangsung program Pelepasan Benih Udang Galah di sungai belat, Kuantan oleh YBhg. Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain Ketua Pengarah Perikanan Malaysia. Sebanyak 32,000 ribu benih udang galah yang disumbangkan oleh Pusat Penetasan Udang Galah Kg. Acheh, Sitiawan, Perak. Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia (DOF) telah melaksanakan program pelepasan lebih 21 juta ekor benih udang galah ke perairan sungai bernilai RM2.35 juta dari tahun 2021 hingga 2024. Di negeri Pahang. sahaja, sebanyak 1.7 juta ekor benih udang galah telah dilepaskan ke sungai-sungai utama sepanjang tempoh tersebut, memberikan manfaat besar kepada komuniti nelayan darat tempatan dan menyokong pemuliharaan ekosistem. Hadir sama YBhg Dato’ Haji Azahari bin Haji Othman Pengarah Kanan Bahagian Akuakultur, Encik Abdullah bin Jaafar Pengarah Perikanan Negeri Pahang dan kakitangan Jabatan Perikanan Negeri Pahang serta Pasukan Polis Marin Wilayah 3 Kuantan, Pahang.

Director-General of Fisheries 2025 Mandate Assembly

Director General of Fisheries, YBhg. Dato’ Haji Adnan Bin Hussain, delivered the 2025 mandate at the Aronano Hall, Putrajaya Fisheries Headquarters. The theme is Empowering Capacity, Increasing Production and Conserving Resources which will be driven through the use of modern technology and mechanisation. The Department of Fisheries Malaysia will also strengthen cooperation with foreign investors through the Investment Policy (FDI) to develop high-tech aquaculture farms that can create more job opportunities In his remarks, YBhg. Dato’ Adnan also emphasized the concept of “Bahagia @ DoF” which talks about happiness and work, these two concepts are interrelated to make the department more excellent. Also present at the gathering were YBhg. Dato’ Haji Azahari bin Haji Othman, Senior Director of Aquaculture Division, YBrs. Dr. Azhar bin Hamzah, Senior Director of Fisheries Research Institute, division directors, state fisheries directors, fisheries research institute directors as well as officers and staff of the Department of Fisheries Malaysia.

Perhimpunan Amanat 2025 Ketua Pengarah Perikanan

Ketua Pengarah Perikanan, YBhg. Dato’ Haji Adnan Bin Hussain, menyampaikan amanat tahun 2025 bertempat di Dewan Arowana, Ibu Pejabat Perikanan Putrajaya. Bertemakan Memperkasa Keupayaan, Meningkatkan Pengeluaran dan Memelihara Sumber yang akan dipacu melalui penggunaan teknologi moden dan mekanisasi. Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia juga akan memperkukuh kerjasama dengan pelabur asing melalui Polisi Pelaburan (FDI) untuk membangunkan ladang akuakultur berteknologi tinggi yang mampu membuka lebih banyak peluang pekerjaan Dalam ucapannya, YBhg. Dato’ Adnan juga menekankan konsep “Bahagia @ DoF” yang membicarakan kebahagiaan dan pekerjaan, kedua-dua konsep ini adalah saling berkait untuk menjadikan jabatan lebih cemerlang. Turut hadir dalam perhimpunan ini, YBhg. Dato’ Haji Azahari bin Haji Othman, Pengarah Kanan Bahagian Akuakultur, YBrs. Dr. Azhar bin Hamzah, Pengarah Kanan Institut Penyelidikan Perikanan, pengarah-pengarah bahagian, pengarah-pengarah perikanan negeri, pengarah-pengarah institut penyelidikan perikanan serta pegawai-pegawai dan kakitangan Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia.

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security’s 2025 New Year Mandate Ceremony

The 2025 New Year Mandate Ceremony with the theme “Driving Reform, Strengthening National Food Security”, by the Minister of Agriculture and Security, Datuk Seri Haji Mohamad bin Sabu with KPKM staff at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Multipurpose Hall, Wisma Tani, Putrajaya. Datuk Seri Haji Mohamad bin Sabu expressed his gratitude to all KPKM staff for their cooperation in achieving success throughout 2024, including the implementation of various strategic initiatives that help strengthen the country’s agriculture sector. Among the key achievements raised was in the aquaculture industry which recorded 91.76% production from the target of 500 thousand metric tonnes, with local seed production reaching 110% of the target. The Minister outlined two main focuses this year, namely the Rice Industry Reform and the Development of the Ruminant Sector. He also called on all ministry staff to continue to practise the principles of integrity, honesty and teamwork in implementing the mandate so that the country’s agriculture sector can move forward more sustainably and competitively. Also present at the Mandate Ceremony of the Minister of Agriculture and Security, YB Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, YBhg. Datuk Seri Isham Ishak, Secretary General of KPKM, YBhg. Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain, Director General of Fisheries and Senior Officers of KPKM, departments and agencies.

Majlis Amanat Tahun Baharu 2025 Menteri Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan

Majlis Amanat Tahun Baharu 2025 yang bertemakan “Memacu Reformasi, Mengukuh Keterjaminan Makanan Negara”, oleh Menteri Pertanian dan Keterjaminan, Datuk Seri Haji Mohamad bin Sabu bersama warga KPKM di Dewan Serbaguna Kementerian Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan, Wisma Tani, Putrajaya. Datuk Seri Haji Mohamad bin Sabu merakamkan ucapan terima kasih kepada seluruh warga KPKM yang memberi kerjasama dalam mencapai kejayaan sepanjang tahun 2024, termasuk pelaksanaan pelbagai inisiatif strategik yang membantu mengukuhkan sektor pertanian negara. Antara pencapaian utama yang dibangkitkan ialah dalam industri akuakultur yang mencatatkan 91.76% pengeluaran daripada sasaran 500 ribu tan metrik, dengan pengeluaran benih tempatan mencapai 110% daripada sasaran. YB Menteri menggariskan dua tumpuan utama pada tahun ini iaitu Reformasi Industri Padi Beras dan Pembangunan Sektor Ruminan. Beliau turut menyeru seluruh warga kementerian supaya terus mengamalkan prinsip integriti, kejujuran dan kerja berpasukan dalam melaksanakan amanah agar sektor pertanian negara dapat melangkah ke hadapan dengan lebih mampan dan berdaya saing. Turut hadir ke Majlis Amanat Menteri Pertanian dan Keterjaminan, YB Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup, Timbalan Menteri Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan, YBhg. Datuk Seri Isham Ishak, Ketua Setiausaha KPKM, YBhg. Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain, Ketua Pengarah Perikanan dan Pegawai-Pegawai Kanan KPKM, jabatan dan agensi.

Courtesy Visit by the Central Island Conservation Association or Central Island Conservation (TIC) to the Department of Fisheries Malaysia (DOF)

Ybhg. Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain, Director General of Fisheries Malaysia received a courtesy call from Mrs. Noor Azariyah Mohtar, Executive Director of TIC at the Department of Fisheries Malaysia, Wisma Tani this morning. The purpose of this visit was to discuss efforts in establishing cooperation with the department in carrying out marine conservation efforts, especially in the waters of the Mersing Islands The Department of Fisheries Malaysia is responsible for the management and conservation of fishery resources as it is one of the most important elements for the country’s food security. In this regard, the Department always welcomes the active involvement of Government Departments and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), the corporate community, the local community as well as individuals to be involved in environmental conservation programs and activities to increase the level of awareness among the community to jointly preserve the environment, especially in marine waters. Also present was En. Pang Anak Nyukang, Senior Deputy Director of Fisheries Conservation and Protection Division, Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) Branch, En. Nazri bin Ishak, Director of Strategic Policy and Planning Division, En. Rahman bin Wahab, Johor State Fisheries Director, En. Azlan bin Md Nor, Head of Ecosystem Conservation and Biodiversity Branch, fisheries officers and officers from TIC.

Kunjungan Hormat Persatuan Pemuliharaan Alam Sekitar Pulau Tengah atau Tengah Island Conservation (TIC) ke Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia (DOF)

YBhg. Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain, Ketua Pengarah Perikanan Malaysia telah menerima kunjungan hormat Puan Noor Azariyah Mohtar, Pengarah Eksekutif TIC di Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia, Wisma Tani pada pagi ini. Kunjungan ini bertujuan membincangkan usaha dalam menjalinkan kerjasama dengan pihak jabatan dalam menjalankan usaha-usaha konservasi marin terutamanya di perairan kepulauan Mersing Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia bertanggungjawab dalam pengurusan dan pemuliharaan sumber perikanan memandangkan ianya merupakan salah satu elemen yang amat penting bagi keterjaminan makanan negara. Sehubungan itu, pihak Jabatan sentiasa mengalu-alukan penglibatan aktif Jabatan Kerajaan dan pertubuhan bukan kerajaan (NGO), komuniti korporat, komuniti setempat serta individu-individu untuk terlibat dalam program dan aktiviti konservasi alam sekitar bagi meningkatkan tahap kesedaran di kalangan masyarakat agar bersama-sama memelihara alam sekitar khususnya di kawasan perairan marin. Turut hadir sama En. Pang Anak Nyukang, Timbalan Pengarah Kanan Bahagian Konservasi dan Perlindungan Perikanan Cawangan Pemantauan, Kawalan dan Pengawasan (MCS), En. Nazri bin Ishak, Pengarah Bahagian Dasar dan Perancangan Stategik, En. Rahman bin Wahab, Pengarah Perikanan Negeri Johor, En. Azlan bin Md Nor, Ketua Cawangan Konservasi Ekosistem dan Biodiversiti, pegawai-pegawai perikanan serta Pegawai dari TIC.

Courtesy Visit of TBG of Biological Assets of the Accountant General’s Department of Malaysia (AGD) to the Department of Fisheries Malaysia (DOF)

Ybhg. Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain, Director General of Fisheries Malaysia received a courtesy call from Mrs. Zeti Azlida binti Zakaria, Director of the Accrual Accounting Implementation Team (PPPA) at the Department of Fisheries Malaysia, Wisma Tani this morning. The purpose of this visit was to discuss the work of studying the development of the Federal Government’s accrual accounting policy through the Task Based Group (TBG) led by Mrs. Hawariah binti Idris, Chief Accountant of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM). In addition, the purpose of this courtesy visit is to inform the focus of the Biological Asset TBG, namely Aquatic Life which requires the support and permission of the Director General of the Department of Fisheries Malaysia (DOF) for the Biological Asset TBG to carry out studies related to Aquatic Life in the Department of Fisheries. Also present was En. Mohamed Rizal bin Mustafa @ Mustapha, Director of Management Services Division, En. Nazri bin Ishak, Director of Policy and Strategic Planning Division, Mrs. Agnes Caroline.

Kunjungan Hormat TBG Aset Biologi Jabatan Akauntan Negara Malaysia (JANM) ke Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia (DOF)

YBhg. Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain, Ketua Pengarah Perikanan Malaysia telah menerima kunjungan hormat Puan Zeti Azlida binti Zakaria, Pengarah Pasukan Pelaksanaan Perakaunan Akruan (PPPA) di Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia, Wisma Tani pada pagi ini. Kunjungan ini bertujuan membincangkan tentang gerak kerja kajian pembangunan polisi perakaunan akruan Kerajaan Persekutuan melalui Task Based Group (TBG) yang diketuai oleh Puan Hawariah binti Idris, Ketua Akauntan Kementerian Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan (KPKM). Selain itu juga, tujuan kunjungan hormat ini adalah untuk memaklumkan fokus TBG Aset Biologi iaitu Hidupan Akuatik yang memerlukan sokongan dan kebenaran Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia (DOF) untuk TBG Aset Biologi melaksanakan kajian berkaitan Hidupan Akuatik di Jabatan Perikanan. Turut hadir sama En. Mohamed Rizal bin Mustafa @ Mustapha, Pengarah Bahagian Khidmat Pengurusan, En. Nazri bin Ishak, Pengarah Bahagian Dasar dan Perancangan Strategik, Puan Agnes Caroline Anak Gibea, Ketua Cawangan / Pegawai Tadbir dan Diplomatik Bahagian Khidmat Pengurusan Cawangan Kewangan Dan Perolehan, pegawai-pegawai perikanan serta Pegawai dari KPKM dan JANM.