Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1) WHAT FACILITIES OR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY KO-NELAYAN?
Among the facilities or services provided by Ko-Nelayan are:
i. Ko-Nelayan Financing Schemes (i-Nelayan, i-Hiliran, i-Akuakultur, i-Usahawan)
ii. Infrastructure Facilities
iii. Sustainable Crab Project
iv. i-Jeti

2) WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR A KO-NELAYAN FINANCING SCHEME?
The application requirements for the Financing Schemes are as per the following link: Fishermen Income Improvement Programme

3) HOW CAN I SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND WHERE CAN I SEND THE APPLICATION FORM?
i. Application forms are available at the nearest Ko-Nelayan office or may be downloaded from the Ko-Nelayan website.
ii. Completed application forms may be submitted to any nearby Ko-Nelayan office.

4) WHO SHOULD I CONTACT FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES REGARDING THE KO-NELAYAN FINANCING SCHEME?
For any enquiries, you may contact the officer at your location Click Here.

1) WHO HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS THE WHOLESALER FOR THE FISHERMEN'S SUBSIDISED DIESEL SCHEME IN THE STATE OF SABAH?
Ko-Nelayan has been appointed as the Sole Wholesaler for the Fishermen's Subsidised Diesel Scheme in the State of Sabah through the Special Cabinet Committee Meeting on Diesel Price and Supply.

2) WHO HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS THE SUPPLIER FOR THE FISHERMEN'S SUBSIDISED DIESEL SCHEME IN THE STATE OF SABAH?
The suppliers appointed for the Fishermen's Subsidised Diesel Scheme in the State of Sabah are Shell Timur Sdn Bhd, Petronas Dagangan Berhad and Petron Oil (M) Sdn Bhd, through the Special Cabinet Committee Meeting on Diesel Price and Supply.

3) WHO HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS THE RETAILER FOR THE FISHERMEN'S SUBSIDISED DIESEL SCHEME IN THE STATE OF SABAH?
The appointed retailer for the Fishermen's Subsidised Diesel Scheme in Malaysia is the Area Fishermen's Association (PNK), which covers Sabah and Sarawak, through the Special Cabinet Committee Meeting on Diesel Price and Supply.

4) WHERE ARE THE JETTIES OR SUBSIDISED DIESEL SALES CENTRES LOCATED IN THE STATE OF SABAH?
The following are the jetties or subsidised diesel sales centres in the State of Sabah :-

LOCATION	ASSOCIATION
Kota Kinabalu Depot	i. Kota Kinabalu Area Fishermen's Association (PNK) ii. Kudat Area Fishermen's Association (PNK) iii. Sabah State Fishermen's Association (PENGASAH)
Sandakan Depot	i. Sandakan Area Fishermen's Association (PNK)
Tawau Depot	i. Tawau Area Fishermen's Association (PNK) ii. Semporna Area Fishermen's Association (PNK) iii. Kunak Area Fishermen's Association (PNK) iv. Lahad Datu Area Fishermen's Association (PNK)

5) WHAT ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR QUOTA DISTRIBUTION AT EACH SUBSIDISED DIESEL SALES CENTRE IN THE STATE OF SABAH?
The distribution of the Fishermen's Subsidised Diesel quota in the State of Sabah is based on the Depot Quota Approval Certificate under the Fishermen's Subsidised Diesel Scheme and the Quota Approval Certificate for Fishermen's Subsidised Diesel Sales Centres, issued by the Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM), through approval from the Main Committee Meeting on the Fishermen's Subsidised Diesel Scheme.

6) WHAT ARE THE MAIN REQUIREMENTS TO OPEN A JETTY FOR OPERATION AS A FISHERMEN'S SUBSIDISED DIESEL SALES CENTRE, AND WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
The main requirement is to submit an application and subsequently obtain approval from the Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM), and the only party eligible to apply is an Area Fishermen's Association (PNK) that has been appointed as a Fishermen's Subsidised Diesel Retailer.

1) WHAT FACILITIES OR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY KO-NELAYAN?

i. KO-NELAYAN provides Fisheries Complexes to help facilitate the daily activities of local fishermen. Among the facilities provided at the fisheries complexes are catch landing centres, produce unloading, cold room storage, ice supply and diesel fuel supply. The fisheries complexes also provide site facilities and business space to help improve the economy of the local fishermen community.

ii. Infrastructure assistance through the i-JETI scheme is also among the facilities provided free of charge by Ko-Nelayan to fishing villages that meet the requirements and are deemed suitable.

2) WHERE ARE KO-NELAYAN'S FISHERIES COMPLEXES LOCATED?
At present, Ko-Nelayan has 2 Complexes and 6 Mini Fisheries Complexes that provide supporting infrastructure for the activities of the local fishermen community.

The following is a list of the Complexes and Mini Complexes:

COMPLEX	LOCATION	FACILITIES PROVIDED
FISHERIES COMPLEX	Kudat	- Fish landing jetty - Block ice supply - Diesel supply - Downstream product processing plant - Business space
	Lahad Datu	- Fish landing jetty - Block ice supply - Diesel supply - Business space
MINI FISHERIES COMPLEX	Sipitang	- Block ice supply - Tube ice
	Beluran	- Landing jetty - Block ice supply - Diesel supply
	Papar	- Cold room storage - Business Space
	Keningau	- Cold room storage - Business Site
	Kota Marudu	- Business Space
	Tambisan, Lahad Datu	- Landing jetty - Business Space

3) HOW TO APPLY FOR BUSINESS SPACE AT A KO-NELAYAN COMPLEX?
Applications may be made through the nearest district Ko-Nelayan office by completing the checklist for the "Ko-Nelayan Premises Rental Application Form".

4) HOW TO APPLY FOR THE I-JETI ASSISTANCE SCHEME?
Applications may be submitted through the nearest district Ko-Nelayan office by completing Form PK(O).KONEL.JT.03(L1) - "Application Form for the Fishing Village Basic Development Assistance Programme"

5) WHAT ARE THE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE I-JETI ASSISTANCE SCHEME?
i. An application letter from the JPKK Chairman or Village Head officially appointed by the Government is eligible to obtain the Application Form PK(O).KONEL.JT.03(L1).
ii. Priority under the Programme is given to coastal fishing villages. The number of fishermen must not be fewer than 10 persons and/or the number of boats must not be fewer than 10 units.
iii. The proposed site must not be located within an area of individual or company ownership, or within a Government-restricted area.
iv. The proposed structure must not contravene applicable Government regulations.