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Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu visits exhibits at the Malaysian Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Show 2024 at the Malaysian Agro Exposition Park Serdang on September 12, 2024. — Picture via FACEBOOK/MOHAMAD SABU

Fisherman safety in South China Sea not an issue — Mat Sabu

SERDANG, Sept 12 — The public have been urged to not raise issues of fishermen’s safety in the waters of South China Sea, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

He said the waters in question are still safe and his ministry has not received any reports of incidents involving fishermen.

“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 preparations for the Malaysian Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Show (Maha) 2024 here today.

He said this in response to public concern regarding safety in the South China Sea following several reports of incursions of China navy and coast guard vessels in the waters of Malaysia’s Exclusive Economic Zone recently.

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 China’s coast guard vessels, especially in the area around Beting Patinggi Ali.

Meanwhile, Mohamad said Maha Go Global, which was inaugurated in conjunction with Maha 2024 today, is a platform to elevate the country’s agrofood sector to the global stage, with the involvement of various countries.

Mohamad said 12 trade memorandums of understanding were signed today for the agriculture and fisheries sectors with a value of RM500 million.

In a separate event, Mohamad launched the new Malaysia’s Best logo as a national brand of food quality and safety for Malaysia’s agricultural output, which meets domestic and international standards.

He said starting June, 28 companies and one person have been awarded with the Malaysia’s Best brand for vegetable and fruit commodities, involving 50 Malaysia Good Agricultural Practices farms and equivalent.

— Bernama

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