Malaysia has stopped fish exports to Thailand and Singapore from this month in anticipation of a shortage during the Monsoon season.
Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakub said the ban is on several types of fish such as cencaru, selar, selayang and kembung.
Thailand and Singapore are the largest importers of fish from Malaysia.
“We have issued a directive that fish are not to be exported until the Monsoon season is over to ensure adequate supply.
“The frozen fish programme of the Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) and the National Fishermen’s Association (NEKMAT) will also be activated if necessary,” he told reporters after launching the book ‘100 Birds of National Botanic Garden Shah Alam’ at Taman Botani Negara here, yesterday.
A total of 1,500 copies of the book were distributed free to schools across the country.
Ismail also said the landslides in Cameron Highlands did not affect the supply and price of vegetables as it only supplies 15 per cent of the country’s needs.
