Kunjungan Hormat Institut Maritim Malaysia (MIMA) ke Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia

Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia telah menerima kunjungan hormat daripada delegasi Institut Maritim Malaysia (MIMA) yang diketuai YBhg. Dato’ Mohamed Suffian Awang, Pengerusi MIMA di Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia, Wisma Tani hari ini bagi mendapatkan maklumat berkaitan dengan senario perikanan di Malaysia. Antara perkara-perkara yang dibincangkan meliputi aspek pengurusan sumber perikanan, kelestarian marin, dan isu-isu semasa yang melibatkan komuniti nelayan dan pemilik kapal perikanan, serta keselamatan makan. Perbincangan ini dipengerusikan oleh YBhg. Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain, Ketua Pengarah Perikanan serta dihadiri oleh Dr. Azhar Bin Hamzah, Pengarah Kanan Institut Penyelidikan Perikanan, En Ruzaidi Bin Mamat, Pengarah Kanan Bahagian Sumber Perikanan Tangkapan, serta pegawai-pegawai perikanan ibu pejabat.

Turtle Hatchling Program

YBhg. Datuk Seri Isham bin Ishak, Secretary General of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, officiated the release of 250 green turtle hatchlings at Pantai Pasir Panjang, Redang Island. This program is part of the ongoing efforts by the Terengganu State Fisheries Department to conserve endangered turtle species in Malaysia. It aims not only to restore turtle populations in national waters but also to raise public awareness on the importance of protecting endangered species and the need to safeguard the environment. Also present at the event were YBhg. Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain, Director-General of the Department of Fisheries Malaysia; Encik Pang Anak Nyukang, Terengganu State Fisheries Director; as well as officers from the state and headquarters fisheries departments.

Program Pelepasan Anak Penyu

YBhg. Datuk Seri Isham bin Ishak, Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan, telah menyempurnakan Program Pelepasan 250 ekor anak Penyu Agar di Pantai Pasir Panjang, Pulau Redang. Program ini merupakan sebahagian daripada usaha berterusan Jabatan Perikanan Negeri Terengganu dalam memelihara spesies penyu yang semakin terancam di Malaysia dan bukan sahaja bertujuan memulihkan populasi penyu di perairan negara, tetapi juga untuk meningkatkan kesedaran masyarakat tentang kepentingan pemeliharaan spesies terancam dan keperluan melindungi alam sekitar. Turut hadir sama dalam program ini, YBhg. Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain, Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia, Encik Pang Anak Nyukang, Pengarah Perikanan Negeri Terengganu serta pegawai-pegawai perikanan negeri dan ibu pejabat.

NAFEC 2025: Agro-Technology as the Driver of National Food Production

YB Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, officiated the opening ceremony of the National Agricultural and Food Engineering Convention (NAFEC) 2025, organized by the Department of Fisheries Malaysia (DOF) in collaboration with the Malaysian Society of Agricultural and Food Engineers (MSAE). The event took place at the Multipurpose Hall of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM), Putrajaya. In his speech, he emphasized the urgent need to transform the agriculture and agri-food sectors holistically by adopting modern and smart technologies such as automation, mechanization, the Internet of Things (IoT), and biotechnology to boost productivity and competitiveness. With the theme “Agro-Technology as the Driver of National Food Production”, the convention brought together over 180 industry players, researchers, policymakers, and academics to discuss the direction of technology and innovation in ensuring a sustainable and resilient national food security system. The event served as a strategic platform to strengthen collaboration between the public sector, private sector, and higher education institutions in advancing agricultural and food engineering. Also present were YBhg. Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain, Director-General of Fisheries Malaysia; Puan Yeo Moi Eim, Deputy Director-General of Fisheries (Management); Prof. Ts. Dr. Rosnah binti Shamsudin, President of MSAE; and staff from the Department of Fisheries Malaysia.

NAFEC 2025 Agro Teknologi Pemacu Pengeluaran Makanan Negara

YB Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup, Timbalan Menteri Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan telah menyermpurnakan majlis perasmian Konvensyen Kebangsaan Kejuruteraan Pertanian dan Makanan (NAFEC) 2025 yang dianjurkan oleh Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia DOF) dengan Kerjasama Persatuan Jurutera Pertanian dan Makanan (MSAE) di Dewan Serbaguna Kementerian Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan (KPKPM), Putrajaya pada hari ini. Dalam ucapan beliau menekankan keperluan segera untuk melaksanakan transformasi sektor pertanian dan agromakanan secara menyeluruh melalui adaptasi teknologi moden dan pintar seperti automasi, mekanisasi, Internet Benda (IoT), dan bioteknologi bagi meningkatkan produktiviti dan daya saing. Konvensyen yang bertemakan “Agro Teknologi Pemacu Pengeluaran Makanan Negara” ini telah menghimpunkan lebih 180 pemain industri, penyelidik, pembuat dasar serta ahli akademik bagi membincangkan hala tuju teknologi dan inovasi dalam menjamin keterjaminan makanan negara mampan dan berdaya tahan. Program ini menjadi platform strategik untuk memperkukuh kolaborasi antara sektor awam, swasta dan institusi pengajian tinggi dalam memperkasakan kejuruteraan pertanian dan makanan. Turut Hadir sama YBhg. Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain Ketua Pengarah Perikanan Malaysia, Puan Yeo Moi Eim Timbalan Ketua Pengarah Perikanan (Pengurusan), Prof. Ts. Dr. Rosnah binti Shamsudin Presiden Persatuan Jurutera Pertanian dan Makanan (MSAE) dan kakitangan Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia.

Working Visit by the Director-General of Fisheries Malaysia to Borneo Empurau Farm & Resort

YBhg. Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain conducted a working visit to Borneo Empurau Farm & Resort — a nature-themed aquaculture and agro-tourism center located in Serian. Welcomed by the owners, YBhg. Dato’ Dr. Yong Fook Heng & YBhg. Datin Alice, the visit included:🐟 Empurau fish aquaponics system🐾 Interactive mini zoo Established in 2015, Borneo Empurau Farm is now recognized as a producer of high-quality empurau fry, certified with MyGAP and HACCP, and is a key supplier to restaurants across Sarawak. Also present were YBrs. En. Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Wahab, Senior Director of the Sarawak Marine Fisheries Department, along with officers from the headquarters and state offices.

Lawatan Kerja Ketua Pengarah Perikanan Malaysia ke Borneo Empurau Farm & Resort

YBhg. Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain telah mengadakan lawatan kerja ke Borneo Empurau Farm & Resort — pusat akuakultur dan agro-pelancongan berkonsepkan alam semula jadi yang terletak di Serian. Disambut oleh pemilik, YBhg. Dato’ Dr. Yong Fook Heng & YBhg. Datin Alice, lawatan ini meliputi:🐟 Sistem akuaponik ikan empurau🐾 Mini Zoo interaktif Borneo Empurau Farm yang diasaskan sejak 2015 kini dikenali sebagai pengeluar benih empurau berkualiti tinggi, lengkap dengan pensijilan MyGAP & HACCP, serta menjadi pembekal utama ke restoran-restoran di Sarawak. Turut hadir, YBrs. En. Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Wahab, Pengarah Kanan Jabatan Perikanan Laut Sarawak serta pegawai-pegawai dari Ibu Pejabat dan negeri.

Taste of Aquaculture Program and MyAP/MyKP Sarawak Carnival Encourage Sustainable Development of the Local Fisheries Industry

The Sarawak Marine Fisheries Department organized the Taste of Aquaculture Program and myAgropreneur Fisheries (myAP)/myFisheries Community (myKP) Carnival with the theme “Sustainable Fisheries, Assured Delicacies”, held at Majma Mall, Kuching. The launching ceremony was officiated by the Director-General of the Department of Fisheries Malaysia, Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain. This program aimed to introduce marine aquaculture products and local fisheries downstream products, while also serving as a strategic platform to expand market networks and empower the participation of entrepreneurs and fishing communities in the fisheries industry value chain. In conjunction with the event, 12 SpeKS recipients and three Fisheries Network Leaders were awarded mock cheques and GPS equipment in recognition of their contributions to grassroots fisheries development. The event also featured the launch of a book on artificial reefs titled “SATU – Sarawak Artificial Reefs Trailblazing Underwater”, symbolizing the Department’s commitment to marine conservation, in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14: Life Below Water. The installation of artificial reefs not only helps to restore marine habitats and preserve biodiversity but also contributes to the sustainability of fishermen’s livelihoods. Also present at the event were YBrs Encik Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Wahab, Senior Director of the Sarawak Marine Fisheries Department; YBrs Encik Jamil bin Musel, Director of the Sarawak and Labuan Fisheries Research Institute; YBrs. Puan Rosmawati binti Ghazali, Senior Deputy Director of the Aquaculture Division; as well as officers from the Fisheries Headquarters, state, and district levels.

Program Rasa-Rasa Akuakultur Dan Karnival MyAP/MyKP Sarawak Galak Pembangunan Industri Perikanan Tempatan Secara Lestari

Jabatan Perikanan Laut Sarawak telah menganjurkan Program Rasa-Rasa Akuakultur dan Karnival myAgropreneur Perikanan (myAP)/myKomuniti Perikanan (myKP) bertemakan “Perikanan Lestari, Sajian Terjamin” bertempat di Majma Mall, Kuching. Majlis pelancaran telah disempurnakan oleh Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia, Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain. Penganjuran program ini bertujuan memperkenalkan produk-produk akuakultur marin dan hasil hiliran perikanan tempatan, di samping menjadi platform strategik untuk memperluas jaringan pasaran serta memperkasa penyertaan usahawan dan komuniti nelayan dalam rantaian nilai industri perikanan. Sempena majlis ini, seramai 12 penerima SpeKS dan tiga Ketua Jaringan Perikanan turut menerima cek cura dan peralatan GPS sebagai penghargaan atas sumbangan mereka dalam memajukan sektor perikanan di peringkat akar umbi. Dalam majlis yang sama turut diadakan pelancaran buku tukun tiruan bertajuk “SATU – Sarawak Artificial reefs Trailblazing Underwater” sebagai simbol komitmen Jabatan dalam pemuliharaan marin yang bertepatan dengan Matlamat Pembangunan Mampan (SDG) ke 14 : Life Below Water. Pemasangan tukun tiruan bukan sahaja membantu memulihkan habitat laut dan memelihara biodiversiti, malah menyumbang kepada kelangsungan sumber pendapatan komuniti nelayan. Turut hadir dalam majlis ini ialah YBrs Encik Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Wahab, Pengarah Kanan Jabatan Perikanan Laut Sarawak, YBrs EncikJamil bin Musel, Pengarah Institut Penyelidikan Perikanan Sarawak dan Labuan, YBrs. Puan Rosmawati binti Ghazali, Timbalan Pengarah Kanan Bahagian Akuakultur serta pegawai-pegawai Perikanan Ibu Pejabat, Negeri dan Daerah.

Monthly Assembly & Aidilfitri Gathering Ceremony Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security 2025

Staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) gathered in a spirit of unity during the Monthly Assembly and Aidilfitri Gathering Ceremony. The event not only strengthened the bonds of solidarity among ministry personnel but also fostered closer ties in conjunction with the blessed month of Syawal. More than 2,000 ministry staff enlivened the event, which was held concurrently with the Ministry’s monthly assembly. The event was further graced by the presence of the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Tuan Haji Mohamad Sabu, who delivered an important address to all ministry personnel. The Department of Fisheries Malaysia (DOF) was awarded Best Booth Design, with their RUSTIC-themed presentation that showcased natural, classic, worn, and casual elements. This theme was chosen as it closely reflects the spirit of Hari Raya in Malaysia, which traditionally leans toward honoring one’s roots—in other words, emphasizing tradition while highlighting the beauty of local cultural heritage during the Syawal celebration.