A Bright Future Awaits Oyster Farming in Penang

By Aliya Abd Rahim

February 2021 FEATURE
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The oyster hatchery site in Merbok.
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A farmer handling baskets of oysters.BEFORE THE 1980s, oysters in Malaysia were mainly cultivated in the wild, harvested between mangrove roots and exposed rocks during low tides. But its supply was never able to meet local demand. This led to research by the Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies (CEMACS) at Universiti Sains Malaysia under the direction of Prof. Datuk Dr. Aileen Tan, into the feasibility of oyster farming.Described as low cost, oyster farming is appreciated for its green and...

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Aliya Abd Rahim

is (racially) a fusion of "sambal belacan" and "tandoori". She enjoys photography and is a Star Wars enthusiast. Like any other final year student, she hopes to attend the (hopefully not called off) 58th USM convocation this year.


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