A working visit was made by YBhg. Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain, Director General of Fisheries Malaysia, to Wee Fishery Farm located in Kg. Pasir Gogok, Kota Tinggi, Johor. Wee Fishery Farm, operated by Mr. Liew Ni Wee, is involved in the breeding and hatchery activities of marine fish species such as Barramundi, Red Snapper, and Giant Trevally. The total marine fish egg production in 2024 was 954 million eggs, which are in high demand from marine fish nurseries both within and outside Johor.
Wee Fishery Farm also operates a 3,200 square meter marine fish cage used for farming marine species like Snapper, Red Snapper, and Grouper, as well as for housing broodstock used for breeding purposes. The breeding process is carried out in the cages, and the eggs produced are transferred to land-based premises for nurturing before being supplied.
Also accompanying the visit were Puan Noor Hasmayana binti Yahya, Head of the Marine Aquaculture Branch, Aquaculture Division, Fisheries Headquarters, Putrajaya, along with officers and staff from the Johor State Fisheries Office.
