Temporary Ban On Fish Imports
By M K Arwvar

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Department of Fisheries announced on Friday a temporary ban on the importation of small and planktivorous fish such as sardines, mackerels, shads, anchovies, trevallies, scads, Kirang-Kirang, Dayang-Dayang, Parangiyang, Minyak-Minyak and Molluscan Shellfish from Sabah and its neighbouring areas including Labuan, Sundar, Lawas, Awat-Awat and Limbang until further notice.

The ban is due to the recent outbreak of the red tide phenomena in some of the areas in Sabah waters.

In Brunei meanwhile, the monitoring has indicated that the red tide phenomenon is decreasing below critical level.

There is however a possibility of it increasing again, the fisheries experts predicted.

The Department of Fisheries reiterated that it is safe to consume large and also small sized fish provided that the gills, guts and other internal organs are completely removed and thoroughly cleaned before cooking.

However the public is advised to refrain from eating small fish of which the gills, stomach and internal organs cannot be fully removed. This includes molluscan shellfish from affected areas or from unknown origin.

Monitoring will still be continued by the Fisheries Department and the public will be informed from time to time of the current situation.

The public especially fishermen can assist the department by reporting any water discoloration and report any mass fish mortalities in Brunei waters or beaches at the following telephone numbers: 8819218,8769730, 8786399 and 8887480. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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