Angling to reel in more youths to fishing sector

The jetty area in Bagan village, Selangor, where up to 50 boats and vessels are moored to unload the catch from fishermen. — Bernama

FISHING can be a path to a better life for youths and that’s the message that needs to be pushed, say industry players.

They say current efforts by the government to produce the next generation of leaders capable of steering the fisheries sector to high growth, have yet to boost youth participation.