Govt allocates RM528,000 for Beluran fishermen’s association to set up office

BELURAN – A total of RM528,000 has been allocated for the purchase of a shop lot building here, which will be turned into the Beluran Area Fishermen’s Association office, said Agriculture and Food Industries Minister Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee.

He said the allocation was one of the government’s efforts to ensure the sustainability of the country’s food supply through the fisheries sector.

“It will also enable the fisheries sector to increase its self-sufficient level to 100%.

“Various programmes will continue to be implemented so that the country does not depend on import supplies,” he told reporters after handing over the Sara Hidup Nelayan Allowance payment to fishermen under the association, here today.

Ronald, who is also Beluran MP, said at the event a total of 619 association members received the assistance, involving an allocation of RM176,000.

According to him, a total of RM22 million in the form of the allowance has been channelled to 7,671 fishermen in Sabah this year. – Bernama, Jun 13, 2022