Marine Fish Farmers Association of

Malaysia(MFFAM)

Presented by: Dato’ Goh Cheng Liang Pro-tem President, MFFAM

Objectives & Aims of MFFAM

Promote & encourage: - the development & management of

aquaculture and other related activities (Marine and brackish water) in Malaysia on the rationale for food, recreation and conservation.

Produce, publish & disseminate latest information on sustainable aquaculture and related issues

Building good relationship with individuals & organizations at the national and international level.

Objectives & Aims of MFFAM

- Provide feedback to government & other agencies on matters related to the development of aquaculture & related activities.

- Provide recommendations for the preservation & conservation of water resources to promote an conducive environment to the development of aquaculture and conservation of aquatic species.

Objectives & Aims of MFFAM

- Assist members to obtain certification in Best Aquaculture Practices.

- Participate in marketing activities for sustainable aquaculture products.

Benefits of Implementing Best Aquaculture Practices

With the application of farm production recording system, better record keeping of the farming data could be implemented and serve as a guide for future management. For example:

- FCR Value- Fish Growth Rate- Fish Survival Rate- Water Parameters

Benefits of Implementing Best Aquaculture Practices

A well managed aquaculture farm implementing best

aquaculture practices with international certifications

opens access to EU market.

- SPLAM- HACCP- Friend of the Seas

Future Trend of Aquaculture Industry

• Concerned about the sustainability of aquaculture production, traceability and eco-friendly methods.

• Transition from capture fishery to sustainably produce seafood.

GST Marine Products SDN.BHD. Established in early 1990’s

One of the leading integrated seafood suppliers in West Malaysia

Consist of 6 subsidiaries. Principally engaged in: i) Broodstock Holding area: Pulau Pangkor ii) Fish Hatchery : Batu Kawan, Penang iii) Cage Culture Farm: Pulau Aman & Pulau

Pangkor iv) Processing Plant: Simpang Ampat, Penang v) Distribution centres: Penang, Pulau Langkawi,

Kuala Lumpur

GST Group of Companies

GST Aquaculture FarmHATCHERY & POND

FACILITIES @ BATU KAWAN, PENANG Located at Batu Kawan

SPS, Penang. Annual production for Hatchery is 10 million fries. Species produced: Seabass, Snapper, Cobia, Grouper and Pompano. The main market for hatchery produce fries is local farmers and own farms Total harvest - 100 tons per annum Grow out - for local consumption to meet the demand from hypermarket & factory processing.

Major Marine Aquaculture Species

BROODSTOCK & CAGE CULTURE

Located at Teluk Dalam, Pulau Pangkor, Perak.• Total 1500 cages, total production 200 tons per annum. GST implement SPLAM practices and awarded EU Approved farm and Friend of the Sea certification in 2010.

SEAFOOD PROCESSING PLANT

Located at Simpang Ampat, Seberang Prai, Penang. GST currently processes 200 tons of seafood per month. • Main market for chilled fish fillet – export (air-flown) directly to Australia, USA, Europe. Frozen fillet is for local market. GST also received global & domestic recognitions: HACCP, EU Certificated (EU.93), ISO 9002 Certification & Halal Malaysia.

GST Fine Foods Products

ACCREDITATION & ACHIEVEMENTS

EU NUMBER 93

Fish Quality CertificateCertificate No: 0063 –H31

Questions For The Floor

1.What kind of best aquaculture practices certification is recommended for our adoption?.

2.Are there any incentive or financial support for our Marine Fish Farmers Association to carry out best aquaculture practices?

3.Are there places where sustainable seafood producers can meet with buyers who are sourcing for sustainable seafood and willing to pay for premium prices?

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