From Sea to Table: The Food Fish of Penang

By Prof. Dato' Dr. Zulfigar Yasin, Hanis Razalli

June 2023 FEATURE
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PENANG'S HISTORY AS a centre for fishing and marine trade can be traced back centuries. As a thriving port city, Penang has long been a regional hub for moving goods and people, including seafood harvested from its surrounding waters. A bustling port town, Penang’s vibrant street food naturally incorporates a wide variety of seafood into many of its dishes –  from spicy tangy Laksa made with fresh mackerel or sardines to crispy fried prawn fritters, and with blood cockles being...

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Prof. Dato' Dr. Zulfigar Yasin

is a marine environmental scientist who is an Honourable Professor at Universiti Sains Malaysia and a visiting senior analyst at Penang Institute. His work now focuses on the sustainable development of the marine environment.

Hanis Razalli

is a Research Officer and consultant specialising in the marine environment. Her present research focuses on creating and maintaining marine reserves in a sustainable manner. She is currently working on Penang's islands and marine sanctuaries towards meeting the goals of SDG 2030.

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