Fisheries Research Institute (IPP) Level Quality Day Celebration 2024

Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain, Director General of Fisheries, officiated the IPP Level Quality Day Celebration at the Tunku Abdul Rahman Auditorium (AkuaTAR), Batu Maung, Penang. In his speech, Dato’ Haji Adnan also encouraged researchers to continue to produce quality writing and participate in competitions that can further strengthen the quality of research and innovation in the field of fisheries. He also emphasised that excellent research is fundamental to the sustainable progress of the country’s fisheries sector. At the same ceremony, he also presented seven categories of Quality Awards, including the Best Workspace Award, the Most Fisheries Technology Transfer Award, the Most Research Reviewer Award, the Most Fisheries Innovation Award, the Most Research Paper Publication Award, the Most Scientific Paper Presentation Award, and the Most Likes Award. IPP Glami Lemi has recorded outstanding success by winning five contested awards. Also present at the ceremony were Dr. Azhar Hamzah, Senior Director of IPP Batu Maung, Dr. Kua Beng Chu, Senior Deputy Director of IPP, Ms. Zarina Zainuddin, Director of Fisheries of Penang, as well as directors, officers, and staff of IPP.

Majlis Sambutan Hari Kualiti Peringkat Institut Penyelidikan Perikanan (IPP) 2024

Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain, Ketua Pengarah Perikanan, merasmikan Majlis Sambutan Hari Kualiti Peringkat IPP di Auditorium Tunku Abdul Rahman (AkuaTAR), Batu Maung, Pulau Pinang. Dalam ucapan beliau, Dato’ Haji Adnan turut menggalakkan penyelidik-penyelidik untuk terus menghasilkan penulisan berkualiti dan menyertai pertandingan yang dapat memperkukuhkan lagi kualiti penyelidikan serta inovasi dalam bidang perikanan. Beliau juga menekankan bahawa penyelidikan yang cemerlang merupakan asas kepada kemajuan sektor perikanan negara yang mampan. Pada majlis yang sama, beliau turut menyampaikan tujuh kategori Anugerah Kualiti, antaranya Anugerah Ruang Kerja Terbaik, Anugerah Pemindahan Teknologi Perikanan Terbanyak, Anugerah Reviewer Penyelidikan Terbanyak, Anugerah Inovasi Perikanan Terbanyak, Anugerah Penerbitan Kertas Penyelidikan Terbanyak, Anugerah Pembentangan Kertas Saintifik Terbanyak, dan Anugerah Jumlah Likes Terbanyak. IPP Glami Lemi telah mencatat kejayaan cemerlang dengan memenangi lima anugerah yang dipertandingkan. Turut hadir dalam majlis ini, Dr. Azhar Hamzah, Pengarah Kanan IPP Batu Maung, Dr. Kua Beng Chu, Timbalan Pengarah Kanan IPP, Cik Zarina Zainuddin, Pengarah Perikanan Pulau Pinang, serta pengarah-pengarah, pegawai-pegawai, dan kakitangan IPP.

Launching Ceremony of AKUATAR’s New Face

Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain, Director General of Fisheries today officiated the Launch Ceremony of the New Face of Tunku Abdul Rahman Aquarium (AkuaTAR) at the Fisheries Research Institute (IPP) Batu Maung, Penang The launch of the new face of AkuaTAR is an effort to increase public awareness on the conservation of the country’s aquatic ecosystem. The improvements implemented include improved aquarium infrastructure, wider exhibition spaces, as well as new technologies in the exhibition that allow visitors to have a deeper understanding of the uniqueness and diversity of Malaysian aquatic species. AkuaTAR currently houses nearly 123 species of fish in 19 freshwater tanks, six fish tanks banned from imports, 26 marine fish tanks, eight aquatic plant tanks, as well as various preserved specimens and four touch ponds. In addition to the aquatic exhibits, the 40-foot-long Bryde whale skeleton is also one of the main attractions for visitors. The Director General of Fisheries spent time visiting AkuaTAR to see the various aquatic species on display. The explanation was delivered by the Manager of AkuaTAR, Mr. Kaharudin bin Md Saleh, The Department of Fisheries Malaysia would like to express its appreciation and gratitude for the allocation for the upgrade of AkuaTAR from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC). Also present, YBrs. Dr. Annuar bin Mohamed, Director of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, State of Penang, Dr. Azhar Hamzah Senior Director of IPP Batu Maung, Dr. Kua Beng Chu Senior Deputy Director of IPP, Ms. Zarina Zainuddin, Director of Fisheries of Penang, directors of IPP, officers and staff of IPP.

Majlis Peluncuran Wajah Baharu AKUATAR

Dato’ Haji Adnan bin Hussain, Ketua Pengarah Perikanan hari ini merasmikan Majlis Peluncuran Wajah Baharu Akuarium Tunku Abdul Rahman (AkuaTAR) di Institut Penyelidikan Perikanan (IPP) Batu Maung, Pulau Pinang Pelancaran wajah baharu AkuaTAR merupakan usaha bagi meningkatkan kesedaran awam mengenai pemuliharaan ekosistem akuatik negara. Penambahbaikan yang dilaksanakan termasuklah peningkatan infrastruktur akuarium, ruang pameran yang lebih luas, serta teknologi baharu dalam pameran yang membolehkan pengunjung lebih mendalam memahami keunikan serta kepelbagaian spesies akuatik Malaysia. AkuaTAR kini menempatkan hampir 123 spesies ikan dalam 19 tangki air tawar, enam tangki ikan larangan import, 26 tangki ikan marin, lapan tangki tumbuhan akuatik, serta pelbagai spesimen awet dan empat kolam sentuh. Selain pameran akuatik, rangka ikan paus Bryde sepanjang 40 kaki turut menjadi salah satu tarikan utama bagi para pengunjung. Ketua Pengarah Perikanan meluangkan masa melawat ke AkuaTAR bagi melihat pelbagai spesies akuatik yang dipamerkan. Penerangan telah disampaikan oleh Pengurus AkuaTAR, Encik Kaharudin bin Md Saleh, Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia mengucapkan penghargaan dan terima kasih atas peruntukkan naiktaraf AkuaTAR daripada Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya Malaysia (MOTAC). Hadir sama, YBrs. Dr. Annuar bin Mohamed, Pengarah Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya Malaysia, Negeri Pulau Pinang, Dr. Azhar Hamzah Pengarah Kanan IPP Batu Maung, Dr. Kua Beng Chu Timbalan Pengarah Kanan IPP, Cik Zarina Zainuddin, Pengarah Perikanan Pulau Pinang, pengarah-pengarah IPP, pegawai-pegawai dan kakitangan IPP.