BELURAN: Fishermen within the district can have a brand new association constructing following the allocation of RM528,000 to buy of a store lot which might be changed into the Beluran Area Fishermen’s Association (PNK) office.
Agriculture and Food Industries Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee mentioned the allocation was one of many authorities’s efforts to make sure the sustainability of the nation’s meals provide via the fisheries sector.
“This allocation is meant for the Beluran and Sugut fishermen associations, and we hope more fishermen will register as members so that they can also benefit from future programmes and aid given by the government” he mentioned after handing the Sara Hidup Nelayan Allowance (ESHN) fee to fishermen beneath the Beluran PNK right here on Monday (June 13).
A complete of 619 Beluran PNK members obtained the help involving an allocation of RM176,000.
Kiandee who can be Beluran MP mentioned some RM22mil in ESHN help has been channelled to 7,671 fishermen in Sabah this yr.
He mentioned the allowance for eligible fishermen had been revised from RM250 to RM300 monthly since January final yr.
“Apart from monthly allowances, the government is also assisting the fishing community by providing funds for fishing and boat licences, to repair broken homes, infrastructures such as bridges and so on.
“These efforts show the government’s commitment to help the various communities in the country,” he mentioned.
