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Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Fishermen Need To Venture Into Marketing To Expand Income
KLANG, May 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) has urged fishermen nationwide to venture into marketing activities rather than focusing solely on fishing to increase their income. LKIM chairman Muhammad Faiz Fadzil said the extra step forward is necessary, taking into account that the income of fishermen remained stagnant every year, requiring assistance from many parties including the government. "I myself have done a business review and found that many companies such as supermarkets have made huge profits to the point of being listed on the stock exchange, while they are not the ones who face the rigours of going out to sea. "This matter indirectly raises questions about the status of local fishermen in the country's economic structure, it is very pathetic since many are still living in poverty," he said in Bandar Bukit Tinggi here today. Muhammad Faiz said LKIM is formulating a more aggressive strategy to elevate the status of fishermen to also double up as traders who will be managed by the state fishing association. He said the initiative also has the potential to be realised through the aquaculture sector in line with the government's target to ensure that the aquaculture industry contributes 40 per cent of the national fish supply by 2030. "With the aim ion of establishing the 'Gagasan Nelayan Jaga Nelayan' movement in the next 10 years, I call on all fishermen to increase their confidence so that they are capable of breaking out of the poverty cycle. "From here on, fishermen through their respective associations must change their mindset to streamline the existing governance structure to prevent fishery resources from being exploited by inappropriate parties in the value chain," he said. In another development, Muhammad Faiz also reminded the 40,000 fishermen who received fuel subsidies totalling RM1.6 billion nationwide to comply with the terms to ensure a continuation of the subsidy.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Fishermen need to venture into marketing to expand income
KLANG: The Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) has urged fishermen nationwide to venture into marketing activities rather than focusing solely on fishing to increase their income. LKIM chairman Muhammad Faiz Fadzil said the extra step forward is necessary, taking into account that the income of fishermen remained stagnant every year, requiring assistance from many parties including the government. 'I myself have done a business review and found that many companies such as supermarkets have made huge profits to the point of being listed on the stock exchange, while they are not the ones who face the rigours of going out to sea. 'This matter indirectly raises questions about the status of local fishermen in the country's economic structure, it is very pathetic since many are still living in poverty,' he said in Bandar Bukit Tinggi here today. Muhammad Faiz said LKIM is formulating a more aggressive strategy to elevate the status of fishermen to also double up as traders who will be managed by the state fishing association. He said the initiative also has the potential to be realised through the aquaculture sector in line with the government's target to ensure that the aquaculture industry contributes 40 per cent of the national fish supply by 2030. 'With the aim ion of establishing the 'Gagasan Nelayan Jaga Nelayan' movement in the next 10 years, I call on all fishermen to increase their confidence so that they are capable of breaking out of the poverty cycle. 'From here on, fishermen through their respective associations must change their mindset to streamline the existing governance structure to prevent fishery resources from being exploited by inappropriate parties in the value chain,' he said. In another development, Muhammad Faiz also reminded the 40,000 fishermen who received fuel subsidies totalling RM1.6 billion nationwide to comply with the terms to ensure a continuation of the subsidy. He said that LKIM, which is also a statutory body under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM), will not compromise but will impose strict action against fishermen who defaulted. Earlier, Muhamad Faiz officiated the 40th annual general meeting of the Selangor State Fishermen's Association (PENEGOR) which was also attended by nearly 100 leaders from area fishermen's associations (PNK) statewide. In the same event, the National Fishermen's Association (NEKMAT) also presented zakat totalling RM21,000 to PENEGOR members.
New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Former LKIM director sentenced to 6 months jail for corruption
SHAH ALAM: A former Selangor director of the Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) was sentenced to six months in prison and a fine of RM25,000 by the Sessions Court here yesterday for gratification. He was found guilty of accepting RM5,000 without consideration from a person concerned with his official functions five years ago. Judge Datuk Mohd Nasir Nordin handed down the sentence on Khusairi Husain, 59, after finding that the prosecution had succeeded in proving the case beyond a reasonable doubt at the end of the defence case. Khusairi was ordered to serve the jail sentence today and to serve another three months in prison if he failed to pay the fine. However, the court allowed a stay of the execution of the sentence and increased bail to RM9,000. Mohd Nasir, in his judgment, said that the defence by Khusairi was merely a denial, and there was no consistent and concrete evidence to refute the charges presented by the prosecution. "The accused admitted receiving the money but claimed it was for a donation to the LKIM Selangor Welfare and Sports Club, but failed to produce any receipts and supporting documents to prove that the money was handed over to the club and even admitted that some of the money was used for other purposes," he said. Khusairi was charged as the then director of LKIM Selangor with receiving RM5,000 from a general manager of a statutory body, an agency which he knew concerned his official duties, at the Sungai Besar Area Fishermen's Association Office, Sabak Bernam on Nov 24, 2020. The charge, framed under Section 165 of the Penal Code, provides imprisonment for up to two years or a fine, or both, upon conviction. Earlier, during mitigation, lawyer Adly Zulfadly Zulkefly, representing Khusairi, told the court that his client was a single father with school-going children and an ailing father to support. He said Khusairi had served LKIM for almost 30 years and was a recipient of an excellent service award, as well as with no criminal record. Prosecuting officer Mohd Aliff Shahruzaman, from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), appeared for the prosecution. A total of 18 prosecution witnesses and eight defence witnesses testified during the trial of the case, which began in 2022. -- BERNAMA
The Star
22-05-2025
- The Star
Former state fisheries development director jailed six months, fined RM25,000 for graft
SHAH ALAM: A former Selangor director of the Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) was sentenced to six months in prison and a fine of RM25,000 by the Sessions Court here on Thursday (May 22) for gratification. He was found guilty of accepting RM5,000 without consideration from a person concerned with his official functions five years ago. Judge Datuk Mohd Nasir Nordin handed down the sentence on Khusairi Husain, 59, after finding that the prosecution had succeeded in proving the case beyond a reasonable doubt at the end of the defence case. Khusairi was ordered to serve the jail sentence Thursday and to serve another three months in prison if he failed to pay the fine. However, the court allowed a stay of the execution of the sentence and increased bail to RM9,000. Mohd Nasir, in his judgment, said that the defence by Khusairi was merely a denial, and there was no consistent and concrete evidence to refute the charges presented by the prosecution. "The accused admitted receiving the money but claimed it was for a donation to the LKIM Selangor Welfare and Sports Club, but failed to produce any receipts and supporting documents to prove that the money was handed over to the club and even admitted that some of the money was used for other purposes," he said. Khusairi was charged as the then director of LKIM Selangor with receiving RM5,000 from a general manager of a statutory body, an agency which he knew concerned his official duties, at the Sungai Besar Area Fishermen's Association Office, Sabak Bernam on Nov 24, 2020. The charge, framed under Section 165 of the Penal Code, provides imprisonment for up to two years or a fine, or both, upon conviction. Earlier, during mitigation, lawyer Adly Zulfadly Zulkefly, representing Khusairi, told the court that his client was a single father with school-going children and an ailing father to support. He said Khusairi had served LKIM for almost 30 years and was a recipient of an excellent service award, as well as with no criminal record. Prosecuting officer Mohd Aliff Shahruzaman, from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), appeared for the prosecution. A total of 18 prosecution witnesses and eight defence witnesses testified during the trial of the case, which began in 2022. – Bernama
The Sun
22-05-2025
- The Sun
Corruption: Former LKIM director jailed six months, fined RM25,000
SHAH ALAM: A former Selangor director of the Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) was sentenced to six months in prison and a fine of RM25,000 by the Sessions Court here today for gratification. He was found guilty of accepting RM5,000 without consideration from a person concerned with his official functions five years ago. Judge Datuk Mohd Nasir Nordin handed down the sentence on Khusairi Husain, 59, after finding that the prosecution had succeeded in proving the case beyond a reasonable doubt at the end of the defence case. Khusairi was ordered to serve the jail sentence today and to serve another three months in prison if he failed to pay the fine. However, the court allowed a stay of the execution of the sentence and increased bail to RM9,000. Mohd Nasir, in his judgment, said that the defence by Khusairi was merely a denial, and there was no consistent and concrete evidence to refute the charges presented by the prosecution. 'The accused admitted receiving the money but claimed it was for a donation to the LKIM Selangor Welfare and Sports Club, but failed to produce any receipts and supporting documents to prove that the money was handed over to the club and even admitted that some of the money was used for other purposes,' he said. Khusairi was charged as the then Director of LKIM Selangor with receiving RM5,000 from a general manager of a statutory body, an agency which he knew concerned his official duties, at the Sungai Besar Area Fishermen's Association Office, Sabak Bernam on Nov 24, 2020. The charge, framed under Section 165 of the Penal Code, provides imprisonment for up to two years or a fine, or both, upon conviction. Earlier, during mitigation, lawyer Adly Zulfadly Zulkefly, representing Khusairi, told the court that his client was a single father with school-going children and an ailing father to support. He said Khusairi had served LKIM for almost 30 years and was a recipient of an excellent service award, as well as with no criminal record. Prosecuting officer Mohd Aliff Shahruzaman, from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), appeared for the prosecution. A total of 18 prosecution witnesses and eight defence witnesses testified during the trial of the case, which began in 2022.
