LKIM TO HOLD OVER 1,000 SERIES OF FISH CHEAP SALE PROGRAMME IN PERAK

IPOH, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- More than 1,000 series of   “Jualan Sejahtera Rakyat Ikan Murah”, a fish cheap sale programme, will be organised by the Malaysian Fisheries Development Board (LKIM)  in the state this year.

State Rural Development, Plantation, Agriculture and Food Industry Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Zolkafly Harun said a variety of fish species would be offered based on local demand at prices between 20 and 40 per cent lower than the current market price.

"For example, mackerel is sold at RM13.60 per kilogramme (kg) compared to the market price of RM17 per kg, jenahak fish at RM36 per kg compared to the market price of RM45 per kg.

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"The sales series programme will be carried out by selling under tents or using tricycles and moving lorries three times a week at selected locations," he said at a press conference, which was also attended by Perak LKIM director Ahmad Zulkifli Ismail at the Perak Darul Ridzuan Building here today.

Mohd Zolkafly said members of the public seeking further information on the programme could visit LKIM Perak’s official Facebook page. He added that LKIM also welcomed the participation of entrepreneurs interested in joining the initiative.

According to him, the programme is implemented in line with the state’s fisheries production and aims to strengthen the supply chain as well as enhance food security.

He said those who want more information about the fish sales programme could visit the officialPerak  LKIM Perak Facebook social page.

-- BERNAMA