The fisheries industry in Brunei Darussalam is an important source of protein and economic activity. Two main sectors are shrimp aquaculture and fish aquaculture. Shrimp species cultured are tiger shrimp and rostris shrimp, while seabass is the main marine fish cultured in floating cages. The industry faces challenges including a lack of capital and reliable business partners among farmers, as well as shortages of fry, affordable feed, and access to export markets. The government is working to support the industry through hatcheries, processing assistance, and research into new technologies.

1. STATUS OF FISHERIES INDUSTRY IN BRUNEI DARUSSALAM Presented by : ABIDAH HJ MOHD YAZID LIM SUZANNIE Fisheries Department, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources Negara Brunei Darussalam

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6. Location of Brunei Darussalam Negara Brunei Darussalam is the country Abode of Peace. Located on the northern shores of the Island of Borneo, the world will see a small, prosperous, stable and peaceful oil rich Kingdom called Brunei Darussalam.

7. INTRODUCTION Official Language Bahasa Melayu (Malay Language) but English is widely used and can be understood by local Community. Ruler Monarchy system under 1 Malay ruler: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. His Majesty is the 29th ruler of his line. Capital City Bandar Seri Begawan Land Area 5,765 sq.km (Density - 68 persons / sq.km) Population 500,000 people (Estimated) Races Multi racial society: Malay, Chinese, Others (Dusun, Murut & Iban) Main Religion Islam Independence 1 st January 1984 Economy Oil and Gas Industry - Is the main contributor to the country, followed by Agriculture and Fisheries . Currency 1 USD = BND1.40 Office Hour Begins from 0745Hr - 1630Hr, Friday & Sunday ( OFF DAYS )

11. STATUS OF AQUACULTURE IN BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

13. AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY IN BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

17. Ornamental fish (Freshwater) Species name : Betta macrostoma Common name: Brunei beauty

20. CULTURED FISH SPECIES Lates calcarifer Tilapia Tiger grouper

21. Updated Annual Production year 2008 - 2009 Sub-sector 2008 2009 Capture 15,576.23mt 16,797.14mt Aquaculture 566.46mt 460.41mt Processing 822.55mt 599.08mt Total 16,965.24mt 17,856.63mt

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