Penang wins bid to host World Seafood Congress

We did it: Ashwin (right) and Penang Institute executive director Datuk Dr Ooi Kee Beng sharing their success in securing the bid.

GEORGE TOWN: Penang has been selected as the first Asian destination to host the World Seafood Congress to be held in September 2019.

The decision was announced by International Association of Fish Inspectors (IAFI) president Carey Bonnell during the congress’ 2017 edition in Reykjavik, Iceland, from Sept 10 to 13.