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Malaysia's government has allocated RM10 million this year for the Special Fishermen Housing Project to upgrade living conditions for fishing communities across the nation, while simultaneously encouraging sector diversification into aquaculture.
Lightning struck solar panels at floating fish farms near Singapore's Pulau Ubin on June 24, triggering a fire that spread across multiple farms. The blaze caused an estimated S$120,000 in damages, destroyed equipment, and resulted in significant fish losses.
Kelantan's ornamental fish breeding sector has generated over RM8 million in revenue since 2023, with 47 active entrepreneurs raising guppies, bettas and mollies across eight districts.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has called for immediate talks with Malaysia after the country temporarily halted imports of five Thai shrimp varieties, citing potential damage to the industry.