Fishermen Community
Sejahtera Fishermen Scheme (i-Nelayan)
Capital for full-time fishermen — engines, fishing gear and day-to-day operational needs at sea.
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YBhg. Datuk Hj. Yusof Hj. Ag Besar
General Manager of Ko-Nelayan
Raise your own fish at home — a source of fresh protein & supplementary income for every household in Sabah.
Ko-Nelayan's latest activities, announcements and notices.
KO-NELAYAN Sandakan is taking part in AquAgro Fiesta 2026 at Politeknik Sandakan (Booth No.16) over 2 days, featuring Ko-Nelayan and local entrepreneurs' products alongside a Jualan Rahmah affordable-goods sale.
Read MoreKO-NELAYAN is taking part in the Sabah Agro Expo SAEX 2026 exhibition at SICC from 21 to 23 August 2026, 10.00am to 9.00pm daily — look out for the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Sabah (MAFFI) booth to meet us there.
Read MoreKO-NELAYAN took part in the Jelajah Jiwa SME 2026 Exhibition at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, Kota Kinabalu, graced by an Opening Ceremony and booth visit by YB Datuk Haji Ruslan Muharam, Assistant Minister I of MAFFI — showcasing Ko-Nelayan and local entrepreneurs' products.
Read MoreThe Ko-Nelayan Board of Directors led a delegation of 20 officers on an official work visit to the new Rosmie Snack Industry Sdn. Bhd. (Bikmie) factory to review its facilities, infrastructure and production operations for Sabah's local products.
Read MoreThe Ko-Nelayan Board of Directors conducted a work visit to the Ko-Nelayan Tawau Regional Office to review the management, facilities and services provided to the local fishing community, while exchanging views with regional staff on current challenges and needs.
Read MoreThe Kebun Dapur Outreach Programme in Kota Marudu featured the presentation of Welfare Assistance to five Ko-Nelayan mentee participants affected by natural disasters by YB Datuk Jamawi Jaafar, MAFFI Minister, alongside a downstream product demonstration (Cheese & Sambal-Stuffed Lekor Balls, Fish Noodle Soup with Vegetables) and a Guess & Win contest.
Read MoreYB Datuk Jamawi Jaafar, Sabah Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry (MAFFI), conducted a working visit to KO-NELAYAN projects at the Mini Aquaculture Park, Kg. Laya-Laya, Tuaran, including the Marine Fish Hatchery Centre (SENTS), the Fish Collection Infrastructure Centre, a fishing pond and the Entrepreneur Hub, as well as the Marine Fish Farming Centre at Kg. Trayong.
Read MoreA Farewell Tribute was held in honour of the former Permanent Secretary of MAFFI, Datuk Jumain Abdul Ghani, at the KO-NELAYAN Marine Fish Farming Centre, Trayong, Tuaran, which also welcomed Datuk Ts. Hj. Jifrin Hj. Mohamad as the new Permanent Secretary of MAFFI, attended by YB Datuk Jamawi Jaafar, MAFFI Minister.
Read MoreThe Top Management and entire KO-NELAYAN family extend their highest congratulations to YBhg. Datuk Ts. Hj. Jifrin bin Hj. Mohamad on his appointment as Permanent Secretary, Sabah Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry.
Read MoreA visit by YB Datuk Seri Haji Mohamad bin Sabu, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, to the KO-NELAYAN exhibition space at Road To MAHA Labuan 2026, accompanied by YB Datuk Jamawi Jaafar, Sabah MAFFI Minister, and Tuan Awg. Dzulkernain Awg. Hassan, MAFFI Deputy Permanent Secretary I.
Read MoreKO-NELAYAN is at ROAD TO MAHA LABUAN 2026, Kompleks Sukan Laut Antarabangsa Labuan, from 23 to 26 July 2026, with product sales from Ko-Nelayan Entrepreneurs & KO-NELAYAN Downstream — bring the family along!
Read MoreKO-NELAYAN welcomed a delegation led by YB Dato' Dr. Haji Mohammad Yusof bin Apdal, Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia, to KO-NELAYAN's headquarters as part of his working visit to Sabah, which also reviewed the e-SMART project together with the Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA).
Read MoreKO-NELAYAN Sabah took part in the Borneo International Halal Showcase (BIHAS) 2026 under the Sabah State Pavilion, coordinated by MINDET Sabah, at Kuching Waterfront, Kuching, Sarawak — a strategic platform to strengthen collaboration and build a more resilient, globally connected halal ecosystem.
Read MoreA visit by Yang Berhormat Datuk Jamawi Jaafar, Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Sabah (MAFFI), to the Ko-Nelayan booth at the Kebun Dapur Melalap Outreach Programme, Tenom, held at Dewan Datuk OKK Sanggau Jalang, Melalap, Tenom.
Read MoreA Ko-Nelayan working visit to Borneo Eco Fish Farm, Batang Ai, Lubok Antu, Sarawak under the Ministry of Economy's IPR-INTAN project, upon invitation of the Agriculture Division, Ministry of Economy Putrajaya, together with officers from ECERDC, NCIA and RECODA.
Read MoreKo-Nelayan's participation in the 2026 State and Federal Public Service Outreach Programme at Pitas District, organised by the Pitas District Office together with the YB ADUN for N.3 Pitas, gave the public an opportunity to learn about the agency's role in serving the fishing community.
Read MoreKO-NELAYAN took part in the 2nd Mega Halal Bangkok 2026 under the Sabah State Pavilion, organised by MINDET Sabah, to expand market networks and strengthen the export potential of fisheries and halal products, at the Queen Sirikit Convention Centre, Bangkok, Thailand.
Read MoreKATC received a courtesy visit from a delegation of Insight Trace Sdn. Bhd., led by Mr. Loh Yit Hong together with investors from China, to explore collaboration opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology development in Sabah.
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