Talks stalled, dispute over marine products sanitation
Shrimps on sale at a wet market in Samut Prakan. Malaysia has banned imports of Thai shrimp in a dispute over marine product sanitation issues. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)
Malaysia plans to increase shrimp production to replace Thai imports as talks on marine product sanitation issues remain stalled. Adnan Hussain, the Malaysian Fisheries Department director-general, said on Sunday shrimp associations were drawing up a plan to boost production for export and domestic consumption.
A ban on Thai shrimp imports became effective on June 1.
Mr Adnan said Malaysia still has enough supply for domestic consumption
