SANDAKAN: A total of RM22 million has been allocated for the benefit of about 14,000 fishermen in Sabah this year in safeguarding their welfare, said Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) Chairman Muhammad Faiz Fadzil.
He said the allocation for Sabah involves fishermen’s living allowances, besides other initiatives.
“In addition, the allocation provided includes the construction of a small jetty and also involves the repair of 50 fishermen’s houses,” he told reporters after completing the Madani Ramadan friendly Rahmah programme with the fishermen of the Libaran Area Fishermen’s Association, here.
Meanwhile, Muhammad Faiz once again reminded fishermen in Sabah to not abuse the diesel fuel subsidy provided by the Government and the raw material subsidy is only for the full use of fishing.
“LKIM is serious and concerned about the issue of diesel oil leakage, we will take strict action against anyone involved in the sale of this fuel, including cancelling the licence or suspending the receipt of subsidies, as well as the jetty involved in the leakage to be closed,” he said.
Meanwhile, speaking of the programme, he said a total of 110 fishermen at PNK Libaran as well as asnaf received food basket donations and duit raya of RM100 each.
“LKIM hopes that this donation will add to the cheerfulness and joy of those who will be celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri soon,” he said, adding that LKIM’s initiative helps ease the burden of the target groups, especially fishermen, who play an important role in ensuring seafood security.
