Melaka Government to Develop Abandoned Land for Aquaculture Projects

The Melaka government is taking proactive steps to support the state's fishing communities by developing abandoned government-owned land into aquaculture project sites. State Exco Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh emphasized that the initiative aims to provide a sustainable income source for fishermen, who are struggling with dwindling marine catches and ongoing land reclamation projects. The project will focus on three main areas: Melaka Barat, Jasin, and Melaka Tengah, with tailored development plans for each location.

Key Takeaways:

• The Melaka government has identified several areas of abandoned government-owned land to be developed as aquaculture project sites, targeting fishing communities affected by dwindling marine catches and land reclamation projects.
• State Exco Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating that the state government will make full use of idle government land to establish aquaculture projects providing a sustainable and steady income for fishermen.
• The project will focus on three main areas: Melaka Barat, Jasin, and Melaka Tengah, with development plans tailored to each location's suitability and potential.
• In West Melaka, the project will be developed near an existing jetty, while in Jasin, the project has already begun and will be expanded.
• In Central Melaka, several unused government-owned lands will be reclaimed and handed over to fishermen's associations for development.
• The aquaculture project aims to provide fishermen with a stable income of at least RM3,000 per month.
• To facilitate data collection and government assistance, fishermen are encouraged to register with their respective associations.
• The Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority's (LKIM) Phase II Prawn Breeding Project was also officiated, involving an allocation of RM350,000, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM).