Time to focus on blue economy

The calm sea overlooking the buildings in Butterworth as the evening sun cast a veil of golden ray on the water surface is a serene and majestic sight to behold..... Sam Tham/Star Publication

WHAT is “blue economy” and why is it important to us? Do we have a good understanding of what constitutes blue economy? These are questions I usually get when I mention the term in studies and consultations undertaken on the matter.

While the term is not widely used yet in Malaysia, the focus on blue economy has gained enormous momentum at the regional and international levels.