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Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia

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Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia
Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia
مجلس تنمية مصايد الأسماك الماليزي‎
Agency overview
Formed1 November 1971; 53 years ago (1971-11-01)
JurisdictionGovernment of Malaysia
HeadquartersWisma LKIM, Jalan Desaria, Pulau Meranti, 47120, Puchong, Selangor
Minister responsible
Deputy Minister responsible
Agency executives
Parent agencyMinistry of Agriculture and Food Industries
Key document
Websitewww.lkim.gov.my

The Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (Malay: Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia; Jawi: مجلس تنمية مصايد الأسماك الماليزي‎; officially abbreviated as LKIM) is a Malaysian government agency under Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries. Established in 1971, it is responsible to improve social and economic status of fishermen and improve fishing industry in Malaysia while maintaining adequate supply of fish and seafood in the country.[1] The current chairman is Muhammad Faiz Fadzil.[2]

History

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LKIM is established on 1 November 1971 according to The Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia Act 1971 (Act 49). This act is enforced in Malaysia Peninsula on 1 November 1971, in Sarawak on 1 July 1973 and in Sabah on 1 August 1995.

References

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  1. ^ "Perkukuh industri perikanan [METROTV]". Nor 'Asyikin Mat Hayin, Muhamad Allyme Mohd Izam, Saifullizan Tamadi (in Malay). Harian Metro. 30 May 2020. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  2. ^ "AHLI JEMAAH LEMBAGA LKIM" (PDF). Retrieved 26 April 2022.
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