Unfair to blame fishermen for diesel subsidy abuse
KUCHING: The fishermen association of Sarawak (Penesa) said the fishing community in the state is not abusing the diesel subsidy meant for them. According to its chairman Awangku Tajudin Awangku Ibrahim, the subsidy was intended to support the livelihoods of fishermen in Sarawak, and it was not being abused by fishermen themselves. “Fishermen are being […]
Association claims ignorance of marine park boundaries
MIRI: Boundaries around the Miri-Sibuti Coral Reefs National Park need to be clarified to minimise confusion among local fishermen who frequent the area. In bringing this matter up, the secretary of the Sarawak Fishing Vessel Association (SFVA), Harry Tan Joo Seng, said today during a press conference held here that there should be clear communication […]
Breakwater project to benefit fishing community
TANJUNG MANIS: The 50-metre long breakwater and erosion embankment construction project will bring relief to over 300 residents of Kampung Lot Baru Rajang here. Assistant Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) project worth RM650,000 would benefit fishermen in keeping their boats as well as […]
Six more fishing communities get help
KUCHING: Six fishing communities within the Santubong, Sadong Jaya and Kabong fishery districts received project equipment worth over RM189,000 under the 2021 Food Security Fund on Wednesday (Nov 10). The beneficiaries are from Kampung Salak, Kampung Buntal and Kampung Bako (Santubong); Sadong Jaya 1 and Sadong Jaya 2 (Sadong Jaya); and Kampung Beladin (Kabong). Sarawak […]
Rep hands over special boat licence to local fishermen
LUNDU: The special boat licence (Lesen Sampan Khas) has been approved for 37 fishermen from Sematan district this year. The licence was handed to them by Tanjung Datu assemblywoman Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu during a presentation ceremony held here on Thursday (Oct 28). During the ceremony, the Sarawak Marine Fisheries Department also presented fishing navigation […]
Ramadan food baskets for fishing community
BINTULU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Bintulu Maritime Zone, in collaboration with Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd and Sarawak Gas, today (May 4), presented 81 food baskets to the local fishing community around Kampung Baru Laut Bintulu in conjunction with Ramadan. Acting director of Bintulu Maritime Zone, Maritime Commander Effendy Mohamed Fadil said the “Sumbangan […]
