The Malaysian Government will prohibit the exports of four species of fish and shrimp.
“Kembung” (mackerel), “selar” (trevally), “pelaling” (Indian mackerel) and “bawal” (pomfret) fish, as well as shrimp, will be prohibited from export from Jan 1 to Feb 28, 2019” Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Salahuddin Ayub said on 17 Dec.
He further explained that this is to meet the shortage in the market during the monsoon and festive seasons.
Three associations – the National Fishermen’s Association, Kedah Fishermen’s Association and Besut Area Fishermen’s Association will be entrusted with the storage of frozen fish and moving the supply throughout the country, he said in a press conference at the Parliament House.
This announcement was made a week after Malaysia declared that it may limit or stop the exports of eggs.
So, ladies and gentlemen, now you know why will your ‘Cai Fan’ increase in price next year, at least for the first quarter.
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