Take advantage of PNK’s services, members told

MUKAH: Members of the Mukah-Oya Area Fishermen Association (PNK) should take advantage of the many services that the association provides which could improve their socioeconomic wellbeing. Its general manager Awang Mohaini Awang Chee said this includes the sale of subsidised diesel at the Malaysian Fisheries Development Board (LKIM) jetty for deep sea fishing. He added […]

‘Cooperatives can help’

KUCHING: Area Fishermen’s Associations (PNKs) and Area Farmers Organisations (PPKs) in the state are encouraged to establish cooperatives under the Cooperative Commission of Malaysia (SKM). Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar in stating this said the establishment of cooperatives amongst PNKs and PPKs would help increase the socio-economic development of […]

State helps solve overstocking of fish

KUCHING: The state government is helping fishermen to sell their catch after the movement control order (MCO) saw demand for their products plummet. Agriculture Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said a total of RM600,000 in allocation is given to Sarawak Fishermen’s Association (Penesa) and Area Fishermen’s Association (PNK). This comprised of an allocation […]