The authorisation given to the Sabah Fisheries Department to issue deep-sea fishing licences is expected to help boost the deep-sea fishing industry in this region.
Vessel and deep-sea fishing paraphernalia licences in Sabah were previously handled through the Malaysian Fisheries Department director-general.
“This means Sabah can decide how many licences to be issued and how many fish can be (raked in) based on the source capacity in our waters,” said Agriculture and Food Industries Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee.
“The decision is expected to benefit both the Federal and state governments in terms of managing fisheries resources, coastal security and international relations.”
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