. Commercial fisheries review. Fisheries; Fish trade. 100 Malaysia FISHING INDUSTRY PRODUCES 70-80% OF ANIMAL PROTEIN The marine fishing industry is not one of the most significant sectors of the nation's economy, but it provides 70-80%of the animal protein consumed. The fishing industry has grown at a rate during 1960-1965 and will continue to grow during the coming de- cade. Of total fish production, the marine fishing industry accounts for about 90%. For the First Malaysia Plan (FMP), the govern- ment has allocated during 1966-70 US$ million for training, research, installations and
. Commercial fisheries review. Fisheries; Fish trade. 100 Malaysia FISHING INDUSTRY PRODUCES 70-80% OF ANIMAL PROTEIN The marine fishing industry is not one of the most significant sectors of the nation's economy, but it provides 70-80%of the animal protein consumed. The fishing industry has grown at a rate during 1960-1965 and will continue to grow during the coming de- cade. Of total fish production, the marine fishing industry accounts for about 90%. For the First Malaysia Plan (FMP), the govern- ment has allocated during 1966-70 US$ million for training, research, installations and equipment to develop both fresh-water and marine fisheries. In 1965, the first Malaysian fishing boats entereddeep-seafishing in the Indian Ocean. Industry leaders, traditionally oriented to areas within 50 miles of the Malaysian coast, are exploring the possibilities of expansion into deeper waters. Most crew members of the few deep-sea boats are Japanese because no Malaysians have been trained. The FMP calls for establishment of a Fisheries College to meet this need. The Department of Fisheries in the Minis- try of Agriculture and Cooperatives directs all marine science activities. The Industry The retail value of marine fish landings in 1965 was of the gross national product (GNP); exports of fish and fish preparations were of total 1965 exports. 68,000 Fishermen Department of Fisheries statistics for 1965 show that the marine fishing industry in the states of Malaysia employs 68,000 fisher- men. The industry operate about 22,520 boats and 18,000 licensed gear of about 70 types. The gear range from highly capitalized purse seines 250-300 fathoms long to primitive handlines, from giant fishing stakes (capital- ized at US$5,000-6,667 each) to small conical nets set in tidal runs and held in place by 2 poles fixed to the sea bed. Of the22,520boats, about 12,300 are mech- anized: 8,400 with diesel engines from 4 to over 200 , and 3,900 with outboards. They fi
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