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As part of the MIPR’s efforts to
expand fish farming, assistance has
been provided through a number of
schemes and incentives to facilitate the
operations among entrepreneurs.
For example, the Fisheries Assistance
Scheme offered to the Village
Consultative Council of Kampong
Sungai Bunga was expected to improve
the nation’s processing industry.
The
Fisheries
Department
also
provides consultations and organises
courses
for
the
promotion
of
sustainable practices in the industry,
including the distribution of ‘cool
boxes’ for fishermen. This was also an
effort to prevent overfishing, which
was identified as one of the primary
causes for the gradual decrease in
fish catches. The distribution of ‘cool
boxes’ in June 2013 also ensured that
fishermen could store their catches to
maintain freshness and quality.
The Good Aquaculture Practices
(GAP) is an effective and practical
practise to minimise harmful impacts
on the environment and society while
maintaining quality production.
The Fisheries Department is focused
on improving fish farming methods,
with a clear focus on the development
of sustainable aquaculture systems
by setting research priorities and
directions. The establishment of the
Aquaculture Research and Development
Centre, Sungai Paku Fish Cultural
Industrial Site and Eco Aquaculture
Park in Tutong district reflect the
MIPR’s initiatives to attract local SMEs
and foreign investment.