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LEADING FISHERMEN TRANSFORMATION

Financing & Support

What We Offer

Subsidised micro-financing, training and support for Sabah's fishermen and fisheries entrepreneurs — from sea catch through to marketing. Check your eligibility in minutes.

Sabah fisherman on a boat Fishermen Community
Loan LimitRM12,000

Sejahtera Fishermen Scheme (i-Nelayan)

Cost 4% / year 2–5 years

Capital for full-time fishermen — engines, fishing gear and day-to-day operational needs at sea.

Per individual applicant Check Eligibility
Fisheries processing entrepreneur Downstream
Loan Limit — up toRM100,000

Downstream Micro-Financing Scheme (i-Hiliran)

Cost 4% / year 1–5 years

Capital for processing marine produce — crackers, dried fish and value-added products.

Individual RM30,000 · Group RM100,000 Check Eligibility
Aquaculture operator Aquaculture
Loan Limit — up toRM80,000

Aquaculture Entrepreneur Financing Scheme (i-Akuakultur)

Cost 4% / year 3-month grace period

Pond and cage culture, seaweed, ornamental fish and aquaponics.

1 guarantor below RM40k · 2 guarantors above RM40k Check Eligibility
Fisheries entrepreneur Graduation
Loan Limit — up toRM70,000

Fisheries Entrepreneur Leadership Scheme (i-Usahawan)

50/50 grant concept Max 5 years

A graduation scheme for existing scheme participants, fisheries graduates and KATC Akuasis graduates.

Working capital RM10,000 Check Eligibility
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Wisma Pertanian Sabah YBhg. Datuk Hj. Yusof Hj. Ag Besar, General Manager of Ko-Nelayan

YBhg. Datuk Hj. Yusof Hj. Ag Besar

General Manager of Ko-Nelayan

MAFFI Minister's Initiative

Kebun Dapur Initiative

Raise your own fish at home — a source of fresh protein & supplementary income for every household in Sabah.

Aquaponic Starter Kit Equipment

Aquaponic Starter Kit

Distribution of aquaponic kits to fishermen communities, enabling them to raise fish and grow vegetables simultaneously using an eco-friendly system.

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Benih Ikan Tilapia Premium Fingerlings

Tilapia Fingerlings

Distribution of tilapia fingerlings to Kebun Dapur participants to support small-scale household aquaculture activities.

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Benih Ikan Keli Premium Fingerlings

Catfish Fingerlings

Distribution of catfish fingerlings as an easy-to-manage farming alternative, suitable for small ponds in fishermen community housing areas.

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Latihan & Khidmat Nasihat Teknikal Development

Training & Technical Advisory

Free aquaculture training and technical advisory services are provided at KATC and Regional Offices, opening up entrepreneurship development opportunities for youth and graduates.

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Aquapreneur Kebun Dapur Start-up Entrepreneur Opportunity

Aquapreneur Kebun Dapur Start-up

Aquaculture entrepreneurship opportunities for youth from low-income households — complete with an equipment package, seed stock supply, training and subsidised micro-credit financing of up to RM20,000.

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