13MP to Prioritize Irrigation and Aquaculture for Fishermen

The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), covering 2026-2030 and to be tabled tomorrow, will prioritize government-led irrigation infrastructure and promote aquaculture for fishermen impacted by coastal development and land reclamation.

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu stated that irrigation is a large-scale government responsibility, and the ministry aims to transform traditional fishermen into "inland fishermen" through aquaculture, which can offer better incomes. The 13MP seeks to transform Malaysia into a high-income, innovation-led economy with key focuses on high-tech industrialization, sustainable development, and inclusive growth.