Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia

Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia
Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia
Agency overview
Formed1 November 1971 (1971-11-01)
JurisdictionMinistry of Agriculture and Food Industries
HeadquartersKuala Lumpur,
Malaysia Malaysia
Agency executives
WebsiteLembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia

Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia) is an agency under Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries of Malaysia. It is established in 1971 to maintain adequate supply of fish and seafood in Malaysia.[1] It is responsible to improve social and economic status of fishermen and improve fishing industry in the nation. The current chairman is Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz.[2]

History

LKIM is established on 1 November 1971 according to The Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia Act 1971 (Act 49). This act is enforced in Malaysia Peninsula on 1 November 1971, in Sarawak on 1 July 1973 and in Sabah on 1 August 1995.

References

  1. ^ "Perkukuh industri perikanan [METROTV]". Nor 'Asyikin Mat Hayin, Muhamad Allyme Mohd Izam, Saifullizan Tamadi (in Malay). Harian Metro. 30 May 2020. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  2. ^ "AHLI JEMAAH LEMBAGA LKIM" (PDF). Retrieved 26 April 2022.


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