Green delight: Mat Sabu (second from right) inspecting a MAHA 2024 exhibit at MAEPS in Serdang, Selangor. — Bernama
SERDANG: Our fishermen are safe when they are out in the South China Sea, says Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.
He said this in response to public concern regarding safety in the South China Sea, following several reports of incursions by Chinese navy and coastguard vessels in the waters of Malaysia’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) recently.
“There are no problems involving fishermen. So far, I have not received any reports of disturbances to fishermen. God willing, we will resolve this dispute through diplomatic channels.
“The government is capable of resolving it,” he told reporters after inspecting the prepara- tions for the 2024 Malaysian Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition (MAHA 2024) here yesterday.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had on July 30, urged fishermen and anglers in the South China Sea to not be afraid of the presence of Chinese coastguard vessels, especially in the area around Beting Patinggi Ali.
Meanwhile, Mohamad said MAHA Go Global, which was inaugurated in conjunction with MAHA 2024 yesterday, is a platform for elevating the country’s agro-food sector to an international standard, with the involvement of various countries.
Mohamad said 12 trade MoUs were signed yesterday with a total value of RM500mil, involving the agriculture and fisheries sectors, reported Bernama.
At a separate event, Mohamad launched the new “Malaysia’s Best” logo as a national recognition and branding for food quality and safety concerning Malaysian agricultural products.
Starting June this year, 28 companies and one individual have been awarded the Malaysia’s Best recognition for vegetable and fruit commodities involving 50 myGAP farms and equivalent.
