The Agriculture and Food Industry (MAFI) in Malaysia has allocated RM6.43 million to repair and build new houses for fishermen nationwide this year.
The funds channelled through the Malaysian Fisheries Development Board (LKIM) for the fishermen housing project included RM3.45 million to Sabah.
The programme aims to improve the well-being of low-income fishermen, said Federal Agriculture and Food Industry Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee during a walkabout to visit the various programmes for fishermen.
In total, more than RM150 million has been allocated this year to help the fishermen community including the monthly RM300 subsistence allowance (ESHN), diesel and petrol subsidies, fishermen fund, disaster and welfare fund, cash crops, fishermen group economic project and food basket programme.
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