Overview of the fishery and aquaculture sectors in Malaysia

This study presents a literature-based review of Malaysia’s fishery and aquaculture sectors, examining their historical development, production trends, contributions, and challenges. Unlike existing studies that focus primarily on production trends or environmental concerns, this paper provides a po...

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Autores principales: Obi, Chinedu, Brako Dompreh, Eric, Manyise, Timothy, Tan, Shau Hwai, Woo, Sau Pinn, Rossignoli, Cristiano
Formato: Journal Article
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Publicado: Frontiers Media SA 2025
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177747
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author Obi, Chinedu
Brako Dompreh, Eric
Manyise, Timothy
Tan, Shau Hwai
Woo, Sau Pinn
Rossignoli, Cristiano
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Manyise, Timothy
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description This study presents a literature-based review of Malaysia’s fishery and aquaculture sectors, examining their historical development, production trends, contributions, and challenges. Unlike existing studies that focus primarily on production trends or environmental concerns, this paper provides a policy-oriented perspective, linking production challenges to governance, economic constraints, and gaps in small-scale aquaculture and private-sector involvement. The study show that in 2022, Malaysia’s total fishery production reached 1.89 million metric tons, with aquaculture contributing 30%. While capture fisheries have stagnated due to overfishing and environmental pressures, aquaculture has expanded, playing a crucial role in post-Covid-19 recovery. However, sustainability remains a challenge due to climate change, water pollution, rising production costs, and regulatory barriers. To address these issues, the study recommends promoting sustainable fishing and aquaculture practices, enhancing research and development (R&D), streamlining regulatory frameworks, improving disease management, and expanding economic support and market access. These measures are essential to strengthening Malaysia’s aquaculture sector and ensuring long-term food security and economic resilience.
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spelling CGSpace1777472026-01-08T02:14:52Z Overview of the fishery and aquaculture sectors in Malaysia Obi, Chinedu Brako Dompreh, Eric Manyise, Timothy Tan, Shau Hwai Woo, Sau Pinn Rossignoli, Cristiano aquaculture food security sustainability malaysia fish fishery policy development This study presents a literature-based review of Malaysia’s fishery and aquaculture sectors, examining their historical development, production trends, contributions, and challenges. Unlike existing studies that focus primarily on production trends or environmental concerns, this paper provides a policy-oriented perspective, linking production challenges to governance, economic constraints, and gaps in small-scale aquaculture and private-sector involvement. The study show that in 2022, Malaysia’s total fishery production reached 1.89 million metric tons, with aquaculture contributing 30%. While capture fisheries have stagnated due to overfishing and environmental pressures, aquaculture has expanded, playing a crucial role in post-Covid-19 recovery. However, sustainability remains a challenge due to climate change, water pollution, rising production costs, and regulatory barriers. To address these issues, the study recommends promoting sustainable fishing and aquaculture practices, enhancing research and development (R&D), streamlining regulatory frameworks, improving disease management, and expanding economic support and market access. These measures are essential to strengthening Malaysia’s aquaculture sector and ensuring long-term food security and economic resilience. 2025-11-11T03:31:36Z 2025-11-11T03:31:36Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177747 en Open Access application/pdf Frontiers Media SA Chinedu Obi, Eric Brako Dompreh, Timothy Manyise, Shau Hwai Tan, Sau Pinn Woo, Cristiano Rossignoli. (1/4/2025). Overview of the fishery and aquaculture sectors in Malaysia. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, Volume 9 - 2025.
spellingShingle aquaculture
food security
sustainability
malaysia
fish
fishery
policy development
Obi, Chinedu
Brako Dompreh, Eric
Manyise, Timothy
Tan, Shau Hwai
Woo, Sau Pinn
Rossignoli, Cristiano
Overview of the fishery and aquaculture sectors in Malaysia
title Overview of the fishery and aquaculture sectors in Malaysia
title_full Overview of the fishery and aquaculture sectors in Malaysia
title_fullStr Overview of the fishery and aquaculture sectors in Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed Overview of the fishery and aquaculture sectors in Malaysia
title_short Overview of the fishery and aquaculture sectors in Malaysia
title_sort overview of the fishery and aquaculture sectors in malaysia
topic aquaculture
food security
sustainability
malaysia
fish
fishery
policy development
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177747
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