RM150,000 allocated for Kuala Perlis boat jetty upgrades

Fishermen in Kampung Kurung Tengar, Kuala Perlis, can breathe easier following the allocation of RM150,000 by the Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) for crucial improvements to their community boat mooring jetty. The funds, split into RM100,000 for enhancements and RM50,000 for new construction, are expected to benefit about 600 local fishermen and provide space for approximately 200 boats.

LKIM Director-General Dr. Abdul Salim Tajudin emphasized the authority's commitment to ensuring fishermen receive beneficial, safe, and adequate facilities for their sea-going activities. During the handover ceremony, he also presented RM22,000 in disaster and welfare aid to two individuals affected by a fire in Kampung Seberang Alor on June 13, with each receiving RM11,000.

Abdul Salim urged the public to understand the hardships and risks fishermen face, noting that fish prices are heavily influenced by catch volume and weather conditions. He also advised fishermen to prioritize safety, especially during stormy weather, by wearing life jackets. "The increase in fish prices is highly dependent on current catch volume and weather, so the public is urged to understand the difficulties and risks faced by fishermen at sea," he stated.

Local fisherman Ramli Hamad, 49, expressed gratitude for the project, highlighting its necessity due to the previous lack of adequate facilities. He explained that the new jetty significantly eases the process of bringing ashore their daily catch. "Before this, it was difficult to bring ashore our catch, and going out to sea was also a bit difficult because there was no proper path, so we are very grateful for this initiative," he said.