Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. (Photo: US Govt)
Malaysia's largest tuna processing plant planned for Perak
MALAYSIA
Friday, February 16, 2018, 23:20 (GMT + 9)
The country's largest tuna processing plant will be built in Hutan Melintang, in Bagan Datuk District, Perak, in the near future.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said 8.1 hectares of land near the Sungai Bernam estuary had been identified for the construction of the plant.
"My friends from the Fishermen's Association suggested to open a tuna factory in Hutan Melintang. I agreed for Malaysia's largest tuna factory to be built in Hutan Melintang.
"I have discussed with the Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority and 20 acres (8.1 hectares) of land will be developed in Bagan Hutan Melintang," he said in his speech at a dinner held in conjunction with the 35th anniversary of the Hutan Melintang Hai Suah Association (1983) and Chinese New Year Celebration.
Ahmad Zahid, who is also Bagan Datuk MP said the factory would provide employment opportunities to about 2,000 locals, especially residents of Bagan Datuk.
He said Perak contributed 25 per cent of the country's total marine catches, part of which was from Bagan Hutan Melintang.
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