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Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia

Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia
Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia
مجلس تنمية مصايد الأسماك الماليزي‎
Agency overview
Formed1 November 1971; 53 years ago (1971-11-01)
JurisdictionGovernment of Malaysia
HeadquartersWisma LKIM, Jalan Desaria, Pulau Meranti, 47120, Puchong, Selangor
Minister responsible
Deputy Minister responsible
Agency executives
Parent agencyMinistry of Agriculture and Food Industries
Key document
Websitewww.lkim.gov.my

The Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (Malay: Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia; Jawi: مجلس تنمية مصايد الأسماك الماليزي‎; officially abbreviated as LKIM) is a Malaysian government agency and a statutory body under Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries. Established in 1971, it is responsible to improve social and economic status of fishermen and improve fishing industry in Malaysia while maintaining adequate supply of fish and seafood in the country.[1]

History

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LKIM is established on 1 November 1971 under the Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia Act 1971 (Act 49) to oversaws issues related to the Malaysian fisheries industry and supports its development. This act is enforced in Malaysia Peninsula on 1 November 1971, in Sarawak on 1 July 1973 and in Sabah on 1 August 1995.[2]

In 1976, it set up its business arm, Majuikan, which focused on business and commercial fisheries activities.[3]

LKIM began to conduct a census of 20,000 fishermen nationwide in May 1994, ensuring that no more fishing families are below the poverty line.[4][5]

On 1 November 2021, LKIM celebrates its 50th anniversary.[6]

In 2022, LKIM launched MyIsytihar app to enable all fishermens to made their own declarations using smartphones without being bound by the operating hours of the authority's Fish Declaration and Landing Center.[7][8]

Act and functions

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LKIM's functions are clearly defined by the Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia Act 1971. As prescribed in the Section 4(1) of the Act 49, among of its functions include:[2][9]

  • Promotes and develops an efficient and effective management of fisheries enterprises and marketing
  • Arranges and supervises credit facilities for fish production and ensuring the fisheries facilities are fully utilized
  • Participate in fishing enterprises and the construction of boats as well as the production of fishing supplies and equipment
  • Encourages, stimulates, facilitates and work for the economic and social advancement of Fishermen's Associations
  • Registers, controls and supervises Fishermen's Associations and provide for matters connected therewith

References

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  1. ^ Nor 'Asyikin Mat Hayin; Muhamad Allyme Mohd Izam; Saifullizan Tamadi (30 May 2020). "Perkukuh industri perikanan [METROTV]" (in Malay). Harian Metro. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Laporan Tahunan 2020" (PDF). Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia. December 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Majuikan expands fishing project". The Business Times. 17 November 1976. p. 4. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  4. ^ "LKIM mula banci nelayan" (in Malay). Berita Minggu. 3 January 1994. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  5. ^ "LKIM kaji taraf hidup nelayan" (in Malay). Berita Minggu. 17 April 1994. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  6. ^ "Jubli Emas 50 tahun LKIM hargai nelayan". Harakah Daily. 1 November 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
  7. ^ "Aplikasi MyIsytihar mudahkan nelayan isytihar guna telefon pintar" (in Malay). Sinar Harian. 10 August 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  8. ^ "MyIsytihar beri kemudahan kepada nelayan" (in Malay). Berita RTM. 10 August 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  9. ^ "Visi, misi, objektif dan fungsi". Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
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