New tuna landing port in Penang needs studies, Dewan Rakyat told
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said his ministry received an application by the Penang state government to set up a new tuna landing port in the state under the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) that will be announced this Thursday (July 31).
Mohamad said establishing a new tuna landing port in Penang will depend on a feasibility study, a social cost-benefit analysis, a due diligence review, an environmental impact assessment, and engagement with the local fishermen community.
'This is to ensure planning that is more thorough, sustainable and community-centred,' said Mohamad in a parliamentary written reply dated July 28.
Mohamad also said the Fisheries Department has applied for development allocation under RMK13 to upgrade fishery landing and handling facilities at Wharf 6, Deep Sea Wharf in Butterworth.
'This project aims to improve the management capacity of deep sea landings such as tuna in a more systematic and competitive manner,' added Mohamad.
Presently, the commercial port at the Butterworth deep-water wharf is designated as the tuna landing site.
In 2023, 16 vessels landed 177,000kg of tuna, valued at RM3.191mil.
Last year, total landings surged, reaching about 433,000kg, with an estimated value of RM7.76mil.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
New Straits Times
an hour ago
- New Straits Times
Live pig prices up 4.4 per cent in June, says agriculture minister
KUALA LUMPUR: The farm price of live pigs rose 4.4 per cent year-on-year to RM17.78 per kg in June 2025 due to the effects of the 2022 African Swine Fever outbreak. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said following the African Swine Fever outbreak, the farm price of live pigs has continued to rise. "In June 2024, the price stood at RM17.03 per kg and increased to RM17.78 per kg in June 2025 — marking a 4.4 per cent increase," he said in a written parliamentary reply to Sim Tze Tzin (PH-Bayan Baru). Nonetheless, he said that the ministry has introduced intervention measures to ensure sufficient pork supply in the nation. "To ensure sufficient domestic pork supply, the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry, through the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS), has introduced several intervention measures. "First, facilitating the export of live pigs from Sarawak to Selangor for slaughter. The ministry and the Sarawak government have finalised the export procedures. "Second, Implementing Modern Pig Farming (MPF) and Pig Farming Area (PFA) models in pig-rearing states. "State governments regulate pig farming through State Pig Farming Enactments to ensure the industry remains controlled, environmentally safe, and sustainable," he said. He added that Penang, Perak, Selangor and Sabah have adopted the MPF model, while Sarawak and Negeri Sembilan have implemented the PFA model. Mohamad said that these policies promote sustainable farming through closed-house systems, effective waste management, buffer zones, and good farming practices. The ministry is also conducting engagement sessions with pig farmers, butchers, and importers to address challenges in farming and disease control more effectively.
Malaysiakini
an hour ago
- Malaysiakini
Commission to be set up as sole authority on halal governance, development
A halal commission will be established, a sole entity responsible for halal governance and development, coordinating and facilitating industry needs while promoting investment. According to the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) document released by the Economy Ministry today, the commission will also serve as a reference and standards hub for the global halal industry.
Malaysiakini
an hour ago
- Malaysiakini
13MP: Bumi agenda to continue, low-income Chinese, Indians to be uplifted
PARLIAMENT | The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) tabled by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today sees the government continuing bumiputera economic agenda while introducing initiatives to uplift the socio-economic status of low-income Chinese and Indians. Parked under the plan's ninth initiative, Anwar said his Madani government is going with an inclusive approach to make sure the rakyat from every level can enjoy the benefits from Malaysia's development.
