19th December, 2012
KOTA KINABALU: The federal government lauds Sabah’s move to ban shark hunting for its fins.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Datuk Chua Tee Yong praised the effort of the state government in protecting the ecosystem here by initiating a proper legislation to eventually ban the consumption of shark fins.
“The action taken shows just how committed the state government is in its environmental protection and conservation efforts,” he said after opening the fifth International Symposium for the Development of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for sustainable agriculture in Asia and Africa here yesterday.
Although it was still a personal choice for consumers whether or not to consume shark fins, Chua disagreed with the way the fins were removed and hopes more people would not consume shark fins.
Chua also said while the state government of Sabah has acted on the matter, the ban on hunting sharks for its fins may not be feasible in the peninsula for now.
“The ministry cannot make a decision whether or not to ban shark hunting because we have to discuss with the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry.
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ReplyDeleteMalaysia's state of Sabah has banned shark hunting. But it may not be feasible for the rest of the country for now, according to Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Chua Tee Yong.
ReplyDeleteHe said this was because such a ban would involve various authorities, unlike that in Sabah, where the state tourism, culture and environment ministry had announced the move.
ReplyDelete"We cannot make such a decision on our own. We need to discuss with the other agencies, including the natural resources and environment ministry," he said
ReplyDeleteSabah's ban against the hunting of sharks for their fins showed the state's commitment in environmental protection and conservation efforts, he said.
ReplyDeleteHowever, Chua said it was still a personal choice of consumers in the peninsula when it came to eating shark's fin.
ReplyDeleteEarlier, Chua said sustainable pest management and control systems were necessary for the longevity of the agricultural industry.