NIBONG TEBAL: Penang accounted for 77 percent of Malaysia’s aquaculture seabass production in 2025, reinforcing the state’s position as the country’s leading producer of farmed seabass.
Fisheries director-general Datuk Adnan Hussain said Penang’s strong contribution to national production must be supported by responsible and consistent aquaculture practices.
He emphasised the importance of complying with Malaysia Good Agricultural Practices, commonly known as MyGAP. The certification framework supports better farm management, food-safety controls and responsible aquaculture production.
Maintaining proper standards is especially important for Penang because of the significant role the state plays in Malaysia’s seabass supply. High production levels must be accompanied by reliable farming procedures and appropriate monitoring.
Datuk Adnan also highlighted responsible antibiotic use and strong biosecurity measures as essential components of good aquaculture management.
Responsible antibiotic practices help reduce unnecessary use, while biosecurity measures are designed to limit the introduction and spread of disease within farming operations.
These controls support fish health, protect production continuity and strengthen confidence in the safety and quality of aquaculture products entering the market.
Penang’s 77 percent contribution demonstrates the state’s importance to Malaysia’s aquaculture sector. Continued MyGAP compliance and responsible farm management will be important in ensuring that production growth remains safe, sustainable and commercially reliable.
The Fisheries Department’s emphasis shows that production performance should be measured not only by volume, but also by compliance, biosecurity and responsible operating practices.
NIBONG TEBAL: In 2025, Penang accounted for 77 percent of Malaysia’s aquaculture seabass production, prompting officials to stress the importance of adhering to Good Aquaculture Practices (MyGAP). Datuk Adnan Hussain, the Fisheries director-general, indicated that Penang’s status as the foremost seabass producer in the nation must be underpinned by sound farming practices, which include MyGAP compliance, responsible antibiotic use, and robust biosecurity measures.
Source: NST Online