Pay attention to weather forcasts, fishermen told
BINTULU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Bintulu Maritime Zone reminds the public, especially the maritime community, to be attentive to weather forecasts before taking part in sea activities during this period. Bintulu Maritime deputy director (Operations), Maritime Commander Effendy Mohamed Fadil said the community, especially small fishing boat should always pay attention to the […]
Higher allowance for fishermen
KUCHING: The Fishermen Livelihood Allowance (ESHN) has been increased from RM200 to RM250 per month for Zone A vessel owners and Zone A, B, C and C2 crew employees. Agriculture and Food Industries Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee explained that the move was part of the federal government’s effort to ease the burden of […]
New homes for fishermen
SIBU: The fishermen community in Pulau Bruit near here certainly has reasons to smile these days. A housing estate comprising 307 units of houses being developed by the government is finally nearing completion. Very soon, these poor fishermen will be moving into their new homes. Pulau Bruit Area Fishermen Association chairman Ismaily Johari was equally […]
