THE STATUS OF ORNAMENTAL FISH

INDUSTRY IN MALAYSIA

Department of Fisheries Malaysia

Badariah Mohd Ali

Introduction

Department of Fisheries Malaysia

Ornamental fish in Malaysia started since the 1950’s though collection of fish from natural waters in Johor

More than 250 species of 550 varieties of ornamental fish are cultured in Malaysia

These include local species and exotic species from South America and Africa.

About 500 culturists are involved in the ornamental fish industry

Ornamental fish culture

Department of Fisheries Malaysia

Ornamental fish production, mainly for export

Potential areas mainly in Johor, Perak, Selangor, P. Pinang, Melaka, N.Sembilan & Pahang

Main species are freshwater fish & aquatic plants

Modern production technologies

SARAWAK

SABAH

PERLIS

KEDAH

PERAK

SELANGOR

NEGERISEMBILAN

MELAKAJOHOR

PAHANG

TERENGGANUKELANTAN

PULAUPINANG

StatusThere are about 500 farms occupying an area of 1,000ha

and 5,000 people are employed

Main producing areas are Johor(83%) and Perak(14%)

SOUTH CHINA SEA

STRAITSOF MALACCA

Status

More than 600 varieties of fish are exported

Farm size: from 1/10 ha to 40 ha.

Most of the farm are family operated ( > 90%)

95% of products are exported

FACTORS FOR THE RAPIDDEVELOPMENT OF THE INDUSTRY Climate – Average temperature of 21-33C and annual

rainfall of 2-3 meters

Natural Resources – Plenty of beautiful wild and indigenous fishes, many suitable land with good supply of water.

Infra-structure – Road, electricity, telecommunication extended to all rural areas and MAS reaches almost 100 major city worldwide.

Government Support – Priorities are given to this industry

Diligent workforce – Smart, hard working with reasonable low wages.

Logistic – At central of Asia and next to Singapore, the biggest exporting country

Ornamental Fish & Production

306.1 338.0

408.0 428.3 455.7 458.2

644.1

558.3

733.3

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Total (million pcs)

Popular groups, species & varietiesNO. GROUP SPECIES

1 CYPRINIDS Barb Danio Goldfish Koi Sharks Rasbora

2 COBITIDS Loaches Botia Ghost Fish

3 CYPINODONTIDSS Kili Fishes Asst. Fish PleacotomusBetta Flying Fox Blood Parrot

4 ANABANTIDS Pelaga Gouramy Corydoras5 POECILIDS Molly Guppy Planty

Swordtail Mino6 CHARACINS Tetra Silverdollar Putter Fish7 CICHLIDS Angel Oscar Discus

Chichlid Ramaresi8 OSTEOGLOSSIDS Pearl Arowana Black Arowana

Silver Arowana Rainbow Fish9 CALLCHTHYIDS Catfish Suler Mouth

Production by Popular Group

NO. GROUP PIECES PERCENTAGE (%)1 Cyprinids 132,735,244 18.102 Cyprinodontids 174,413 0.03 Anabantids 34,488,264 4.704 Poecilids 170,051,467 23.105 Characins 36,939,306 5.006 Cichlid 8,763,233 1.107 Osteoglossids 104,301 0.08 Callichthyids 223,310 0.09 Cobitids 152,148 0.010 Aquatic Plants 340,725,330 46.4011 Others 8,898,184 1.20

Total 733,255,200 100.00

Fisheries Statistic 2008

Department of Fisheries Malaysia

Ornamental Fish Species

Arowana

Guppy

Gouramy

Discus

Barb

Gold Fish

CYPRINIDS

Department of Fisheries Malaysia

Koi Carp

Silvertip TetraZebra Danio

Red Comet Gold Fish

CYPRINIDSRed White Oranda

Red Oranda

Black Moor

Red Oriental

CYPRINODONTIDS

Malaysian Fighter

ANABANTIDSDwarf Gourami

Pearl GouramiBlue Gourami

Honey Gourami

POECILIDSSwordtail

Sunrise Platy

Tuxedo Guppy Sunset Platy

CHARACINS

Neon Tetra

Red Eye Tetra Serpae Tetra

Black Tetra

CICHLIDS

Discuss

Angelfish

CICHLIDS

Flower Horn

OSTEOGLOSSIDS

Arowana

MAIN ORNAMENTAL FISH CULTURE SYSTEMS

EARTHERN PONDS

CONCRETE TANKS

FIBRE GLASS TANKS

Arowana Farming

Department of Fisheries Malaysia

Selection of spawn

Arowana Breeding

Department of Fisheries Malaysia

Collection of fry / egg yolk Incubate in tank for better survival

Export of ornamental fish

Department of Fisheries Malaysia

The quality of Malaysian ornamental fish are guaranteed as only the best and healthiest fish are exported.

With a network of five Quarantine and Fish Health Centres at major entry/exit points throughout the country, Malaysia is able to control the inadvertent importation of harmful fish pathogens.

Export of ornamental fish

Department of Fisheries Malaysia

We also ensure all exports have proper documentation and health certification as well as proper CITES documentation for species listed under the CITES Appendices.

With the excellent facilities at our modern Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), you can be assured of proper handling to ensure the fish arrives safely at its destinations.

Year Quantity(Metric Tonne)

Value (Million RM)

2003 11,009 73.472004 8,389.03 81.952005 9,286.18 85.042006 12,324.43 82.02007 14,000.00 95.3

Ornamental fish export, 2003 - 2007

Export procedure of Live Fish

Export

Prepare Permit but RetainUntil Day of Export

Inspects Consigment onthe day of Export

Permit not Granted(Cannot Export)

Certify PermitIssue for Export

Receive, Process andCertify application

Application

CompleteDocument

Status ofInspection

Incomplete

Yes

No

Yes

No

Application

Seize

Report to Police

Do not FollowRegulations

Quarantine

Disposal of Consignment

Diseased Consigment

Permit Issued

Consignment Release

Conditions Fulfilled

Unhealthy

Healthy

ApplicationProcessed

Inspection

Rejected1) Incomplete documents2) Conditions not fulfilled

No

Yes

No

NoYes

Import procedure of live fish

Malaysian Ornamental Fish Export Destination

Singapore26%

Japan21%

Others22%

Hong Kong10%

Italy5%

USA5%

Australia3%

Spain3%

United Kingdom

5%

Export FacilitiesKLIA International Airport

Inspection and quarantine held at KLIA

Department of Fisheries Malaysia

THANK YOUFOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Department of Fisheries Malaysia,Ministry of Agriculture & Agro-Based Industry,

Level 1 – 6, Lot 4G2, Wisma Tani, Presint 4,62628 Putrajaya

MALAYSIA

http://www.dof.gov.myPhone No. : 603-8870 4000Fax No. : 603-8889 2460