Only for local consumption

Prawns and sea snails for sale at the Filipino Market in Kota Kinabalu. The state fisheries department may limit the export of fresh fish to prevent shortages during the upcoming festive season. — Filepic

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Fisheries Department will recommend an export ban on fresh fish products from the state if a shortage arises ahead of Chinese New Year next month.

The department’s director Dr Ahemad Sade said that the move to ban fresh fish products is to protect the interest of Sabahans and ensure sufficient supply locally.