KUALA LUMPUR: The recent increase in the prices of fish in Malaysia is inevitable due to issues plaguing the supply chain, according to industry players.Chairman for the National Fishermen Association Abdul Hamid Bahari told CNA in a phone interview that the weather over the last few months have been unpredictable, especially in the northern part of Peninsular Malaysia.
Fish Industry General Association president Chia Tian Hee added that many fishermen were not willing to risk their fishing vessels in unpredictable weather. These views were also echoed by Mr Chia, who said that the labour shortage since 2020 when Malaysia implemented its first movement control order had affected the supply of foreign labour and the ability of fishing ships to head out to sea.
He cited figures from LKIM that showed that previously, fish landings were about 4,000 metric tonnes a day but over the last seven days, landings were only at 3,250 metric tonnes.“Due to the festive season, and the recent public holidays including Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Labour Day and Wesak Day, the demand for fish has been particularly high,” he said
For instance, he said, the price for torpedo scad has increased from RM8 to RM11 per kg while the price for mackerel has increased from RM15 to RM20 per kg. The manager, who declined to be named, said the company buys seafood from freelance fishermen and sells them online.
Singapore needs to be able to feed itself.
They see chicken go up,they also want a piece of that pie..
Haha..Next fish export ban issit 😂..
They are players indeed
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