Malaysia, Thailand in Technical Talks to Address Sea Bass and Prawn Trade Concerns, Says Fisheries D-G

Malaysia’s seabass farmers struggle as Thailand export market stalls

Seabass farmers in northern Malaysia say their industry is struggling as tighter Thai inspections disrupt exports, leaving farms with unsold fish, rising costs and uncertain futures. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Malaysia, Thailand in technical talks to address sea bass and prawn trade concerns, says Fisheries D-G

PUTRAJAYA, July 10 — Malaysia and Thailand are in talks to address concerns surrounding the trade of sea bass and prawns, with both countries working towards an amicable resolution.Fisheries director-general Datuk Adnan Hussain said the discussions focused on enhancing technical requirements to facilitate trade without compromising biosecurity, food safety and aquatic animal health.“Malaysia views the process as a technical coordination effort b…

Malaysia, Thailand in talks to resolve sea bass, prawn trade problem

Fisheries DG says both countries are working to ease import restrictions while addressing food safety and biosecurity concerns.

Thailand, Malaysia resolve seafood trade dispute, target special economic border zone

The resolution ends a months-long dispute over sea bass and shrimp restrictions that had disrupted seafood trade between the two countries.