Three freshwater fish breeding centres planned by 2027

Zahari signing a plaque to kick off the ‘Eat freshwater fish’ campaign in Taman Pelangi, Segamat. — Bernama

Johor government plans to build at least three fish breeding centres by 2027 to increase freshwater fish production in the state.

State agriculture, agro-based industry and rural development committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip said efforts to achieve 62% growth for aquaculture products would involve the northern, southern and central zones of Johor.