Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia explained

Agency Name:Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia
Headquarters:Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
Website:Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia
Chief2 Position:Chief Director
Chief2 Name:Jamaludin Othman
Chief1 Position:Chairman
Chief1 Name:Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz
Jurisdiction:Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries
Nativename:Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia

Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia) is an agency under Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries of Malaysia. It is established in 1971 to maintain adequate supply of fish and seafood in Malaysia.[1] It is responsible to improve social and economic status of fishermen and improve fishing industry in the nation. The current chairman is Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz.[2]

History

LKIM is established on 1 November 1971 according to The Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia Act 1971 (Act 49). This act is enforced in Malaysia Peninsula on 1 November 1971, in Sarawak on 1 July 1973 and in Sabah on 1 August 1995.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 30 May 2020 . Perkukuh industri perikanan [METROTV] ]. Nor 'Asyikin Mat Hayin, Muhamad Allyme Mohd Izam, Saifullizan Tamadi . . Malay . 26 April 2022.
  2. Web site: AHLI JEMAAH LEMBAGA LKIM . 26 April 2022.