Financing That Empowers Sabah's Fishermen
Four low-cost Ko-Nelayan credit schemes to develop the socio-economy of fishermen, downstream entrepreneurs, aquaculture farmers and fisheries entrepreneurs across the State of Sabah.
The Right Scheme For You
Sejahtera Fishermen Scheme (i-Nelayan)
Fishing equipment credit assistance for artisanal fishermen in the State of Sabah.
Eligibility Criteria
- Aged 18 – 55 years
- Malaysian citizen residing in and originating from the State of Sabah
- A full-time fisherman
- Holds a valid Boat Licence & Fishing Licence
- Named as skipper / boat captain on the Fishing Licence
Types of Equipment
Outboard Engine
Boat
Ice Box
Fishing Net
GPS / Echo Sounder
Fish Finder
Basic Equipment
paddle, life jacket, anchorDownstream Micro-Financing Scheme (i-Hiliran)
Credit facility for processing downstream products derived from fisheries produce.
Eligibility Criteria
- Aged 18 – 55 years
- Malaysian citizen residing in and originating from the State of Sabah
- Individual fishermen, groups, associations or institutions registered under the fisheries industry
- Priority given to applicants who have already commenced downstream processing activities
Types of Loan
Working Capital
Limit RM10,000Processing Equipment
machinery & packagingPremises Construction
huts & drying facilitiesCold Room / Refrigerator
Aquaculture Entrepreneur Financing Scheme (i-Akuakultur)
Working capital, farming equipment & technical advisory services for aquaculture entrepreneurs.
Eligibility Criteria
- Aged 18 – 55 years & Malaysian citizen from the State of Sabah
- Priority given to applicants engaged in the aquaculture field
- Self-owned site / TOL land / landowner's consent
- Business Plan Working Paper
Project Type & Loan Limit
| Project Type | Loan Limit |
|---|---|
| Pond Farming | RM 80,000 |
| Cage Farming | RM 60,000 |
| Seaweed / Ornamental Fish | RM 20,000 |
| Aquaponics Enterprise | RM 20,000 |
| Fishing Gear (Bubu / Kelong / Bagang) | RM 20,000 |
| Working Capital | RM 10,000 |
Fisheries Entrepreneur Leadership Scheme (i-Usahawan)
Upgrading fisheries micro-entrepreneurs to a larger, competitive scale.
Target Group
- i-Nelayan, i-Hiliran, i-Akuakultur participants who have achieved M40 income status
- Graduates who have ventured into the fisheries field and achieved M40 income status
- Graduates of the Akuasis entrepreneurship course at KATC
Scheme Package
Working Capital
Equipment
Premises Upgrading
Branding & Packaging
Entrepreneurship Training
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Information is subject to the official Credit Scheme Policy and approval by the Regional Management Committee (JPW). Terms and conditions apply.