In Malaysia, the fishery sector falls under the 3D category – jobs that are often shunned by the younger generation.
They say current efforts by the government to produce the next generation of leaders capable of steering the fisheries sector to high growth, have yet to boost youth participation.
Citing training schemes and existing fishery institutes as the right platform to further this objective, Nekmat chairman Abdul Hamid Bahari is confident these incentives will draw youths to careers in fishing.“There should be other incentives to retain the youths’ interest in the industry. “Inland fishing and aquaculture are alternatives for those who wish to gain early exposure in the industry without going out to sea.
They accounted for about 75% of the total marine catch and 24% of aquaculture products worth RM3.43bil. Based on DOF statistics as at April 2023, 12,603 foreign fishermen hold Temporary Employment Visit Passes under Section 60K, Employment Act 1955 nationwide.Government efforts He said that from 2016 to 2022, APM produced 391 graduates with a Certificate of Fisheries Technology while the Perak college produced 603 graduates under the Capture Technology and Marine Aquaculture Programme.“The two-year programme combines academic knowledge and technology skills in fisheries, aquaculture, bio-security and post-harvest products.
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