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Fisheries Act changes to boost marine mammal conservation

Fisheries Act changes to boost marine mammal conservation

Adnan says several species of dolphins, whales proposed for listing.

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No complaints of radioactive shrimp in M'sia - Fisheries Dept

No complaints of radioactive shrimp in M'sia - Fisheries Dept

Department will send samples to National Nuclear Agency if needed.

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'Non-compliance in Fisheries Dept approval of 'kenka' boat, zone change requests'

'Non-compliance in Fisheries Dept approval of 'kenka' boat, zone change requests'

EAIC recommends letter of reprimand be issued to dept head.

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EAIC uncovers misconduct by Fisheries Dept, MMEA officers

EAIC uncovers misconduct by Fisheries Dept, MMEA officers

Commission recommends disciplinary action.

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Dangerous sea snails and slugs found in Mersing waters

Dangerous sea snails and slugs found in Mersing waters

Fisheries Department advises public to abstain from water activities for now.

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Plastic recycled into 'fish food'? Fisheries Dept clarifies confusion

Plastic recycled into 'fish food'? Fisheries Dept clarifies confusion

It assures PSJ Feed is legitimate producer of fish food, no connection to recycling factory.

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Mass coral bleaching threatening marine biodiversity: Fisheries Dept

Mass coral bleaching threatening marine biodiversity: Fisheries Dept

Dept closely monitoring Marine Park islands after over 50pct of coral reefs affected.

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Fisheries Dept replanting seagrass in Mersing for dugong conservation

Fisheries Dept replanting seagrass in Mersing for dugong conservation

Creature's population in Mersing waters is likely under 100.

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Mussels from PD, Malacca still not safe for consumption - Fisheries Dept

Mussels from PD, Malacca still not safe for consumption - Fisheries Dept

Sampling from both areas continue to show high biotoxin levels.

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Mersing islands to be gazetted for dugong, seagrass protection

Mersing islands to be gazetted for dugong, seagrass protection

Islands in Johor waters only place in peninsula with wild dugongs.

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Govt encourages fisherfolk to produce own downstream products

Govt encourages fisherfolk to produce own downstream products

Initiative by Fisheries Authority aims to improve their living standards.

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Fisheries Dept's boat with 4 crew reported missing in Johor

Fisheries Dept's boat with 4 crew reported missing in Johor

State maritime says the boat could not be contacted after departing from Tanjung Pengelih.

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Fisheries Dept detains two vessels, 12 Vietnamese fisherfolk

Fisheries Dept detains two vessels, 12 Vietnamese fisherfolk

Goods seized are worth about RM300,000.

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Agency monitoring rare phenomenon involving anchovies in Pangkor Island

Agency monitoring rare phenomenon involving anchovies in Pangkor Island

Thousands of anchovies are leaping out of the waters, Fisheries Dept says.

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Fisheries authority: Bureaucratic problems among causes of fish shortage

Fisheries authority: Bureaucratic problems among causes of fish shortage

Recent heatwave also reduced fish landing by 70pct.

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No pig DNA found in squid rings - Fisheries Dept

No pig DNA found in squid rings - Fisheries Dept

Analysis was done by the biosecurity centre.

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46 baby turtles rescued in Port Dickson - Fisheries Dept

46 baby turtles rescued in Port Dickson - Fisheries Dept

Report any turtle findings on JPNS Facebook, says Halimi.

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Fisheries assistant charged after failing to explain over RM300k in account

Fisheries assistant charged after failing to explain over RM300k in account

The man could not give satisfactory reason for having the money excessive to his present and past emoluments.

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Auditor-general: Fisheries Dept misses target in MMZ inspections from 2017-18

Auditor-general: Fisheries Dept misses target in MMZ inspections from 2017-18

Only 50 percent of the department's vessels were in good and ready condition.

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M'sian farmed prawns are safe, says deputy minister

M'sian farmed prawns are safe, says deputy minister

Farms are regularly checked to ensure food safety and export quality, Sim Tze Tsin adds.

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Fisheries Dept: Shrimp samples free from prohibited antibiotics

Fisheries Dept: Shrimp samples free from prohibited antibiotics

Dept says USFDA ban could also be due to transhipment of shrimp exporters.

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RM6 billion lost each year to illegal fishing

RM6 billion lost each year to illegal fishing

This despite tough enforcement measures in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, says Fisheries Dept.

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Fisheries Dept explains M'sia's vote against protecting sharks, rays

Fisheries Dept explains M'sia's vote against protecting sharks, rays

Decision not to protect 18 species was based on the views of regional shark experts.

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