Department wants more engagement with private sector, NGOs to preserve marine life

Zainudin (second from right) with Johor agriculture, agro-based industry, and rural committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip (second from left) looking at baby sea turtles being released at Pulau Tinggi in one of the department’s engagement programmes with other agencies.

CONSTANT engagement with government agencies on marine life conservation is vital to raise awareness and to strengthen future cooperation, says Johor Fisheries Department director Zainudin Abd Wahab.

He said a monthly session had been conducted with various agencies as well as with the private sector and non-governmental organisations in line with the agenda.