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Kota Kinabalu: Sabah is among the main exporters of fresh fish produce in Malaysia, contributing RM2.03 billion or about 15.7 percent annually to the state's gross domestic product.

Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan said the figure is in line with the state fisheries sector which has achieved 100-percent self sufficiency, noting the amount of excess produce available for export peaked at 25,477 metric tonnes as of October, this year.

However, he noted the state government is outlining llon-term strategies to ensure the security of fish stocks, which include the sustainable management of the state’s marine resources through a zoning system for fish catches according to the size of the fishing vessels.

“We will also control the quantity and quality of fish produce for domestic supplies and export through the issuance of import permits and export. As of November 2021, there are 75 exporters and importers registered with the State Fisheries Department,” said Jeffrey, who is also State Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries at a State Legislative Assembly sitting, here, today.