The Department of Fisheries intensifies support with tech tools and disaster funds for aquaculture farmers affected by monsoon floods and climate challenges.
PUTRAJAYA: The Department of Fisheries (DOF) is intensifying various forms of assistance to ensure the continuity of aquaculture operations during the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fisheries director-general Datuk Adnan Hussain said the aid includes distributing livestock inputs and providing technical advisory services.
He stated that mitigation measures against harmful algae blooms and fish diseases are also conducted through the Fisheries Research Institute.
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“The implementation of the Aquaculture Breeding and Seed Development Plan has produced more than five billion seeds per year,” Adnan said in a statement.
He noted the estimated production value is around RM690 million, involving 490 private hatcheries and nurseries.
Adnan added that this ensures a high-quality and resilient seed supply in the face of climate change challenges.
The department is also utilising Geographic Information System (GIS) technology and an Early Warning System to provide accurate information.
These tools, accessible via MyDOFGiS, enable farmers to take earlier preventive measures.
“These measures also enable farmers to adjust their operations to minimise the impact of disasters,” he said.
Adnan said the integrated assistance is a continuous effort to help farmers affected by floods.
He emphasised the government is working to ensure farmers can quickly restore operations and prepare for the 2026 farming round.
Assistance will be channelled according to procedures set by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM).
Adnan said this aims to reduce the risk of loss and protect the income of the country’s fishing community.
The DOF assures that each approved farmer will receive assistance after all conditions are met.
It expressed concern for aquaculture farmers affected by the floods during the monsoon season.
In the 2024/2025 period, 594 farmers received assistance worth RM7.9 million through the Agricultural Disaster Fund (TBP).
From October to December 2025, a total of 112 farmers were identified as affected by monsoon floods.
The estimated loss is RM13.65 million involving damage to cages, ponds, and loss of stocks in several states. – Bernama
