Template for the Monitoring and Evaluation of the Implementation of RES&POA-2030 Background
SEAFDEC proposed the Concept Note for organizing the Regional Workshop on the Roadmap for Monitoring and Evaluation of the Implementation of the Resolution and Plan of Action on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security in the ASEAN Region Towards 2030 (RES&POA-2030) during the 53
rdMeeting of the SEAFDEC Council (53CM) in early 2021.
The 53CM supported such idea and suggested SEAFDEC develop and disseminate the key indicators for monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of RES&POA-2030 in order that the AMSs could provide valuable inputs during the Workshop.
The SEAFDEC Secretariat in collaboration with the SEAFDEC Departments developed the indicators that will be used as tools to facilitate the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the RES&POA-2030. The indicators were categorized according to the six components of the Plan of Action on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security for the ASEAN Region Towards 2030 (POA-2030), namely: 1) Planning and Information, 2) Fisheries Management, 3) Aquaculture, 4) Optimal Utilization of Fish and Fishery Products, 5) Fish Trade, and 6) Regional and International Policy Formulation. The detailed POA-2030 could be accessed at http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12066/6583.
This Template will be used to facilitate the monitoring and evaluation of the progress made by the AMSs in the implementation of the POA-2030 by providing inputs and feedback including the rating of indicators and additional information as agreed during the Regional Workshop on Development of the Key Indicators and Detailed Roadmap on 23–24 March 2022.
Instruction
7. The SEAFDEC National Coordinators shall serve as focal persons for the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the POA-2030. They shall coordinate with the relevant agencies/institutions within their respective countries to gather relevant information and submit the accomplished Template to the SEAFDEC Secretariat.
8. The monitoring and evaluation are a self-assessment by the AMSs of their implementation of the POA-2030. The AMSs are requested to rate the indicators to determine the level of achievement of POA-2030. In rating the indicators, the AMSs should consider common criteria (e.g. national policies, legal frameworks, programs, working mechanisms, human resources, financial resources, among others). However, the criteria for each indicator should be considered as applicable to the respective countries;
while additional criteria could be explored, as appropriate. Each indicator should be rated
as:
Option 1: rating scale of 1-5
1 = not at all
2 = at a limited level 3 = at a fair level 4 = at a good level 5 = at an excellent level
Option 2: Yes/NoIf the indicator is not applicable or the country is unable to provide a response, please indicate N/A.
9. The AMSs should provide additional information (e.g. means of verification) for each indicator to ensure that the same set of fundamentals and criteria is maintained during the different timeframes (i.e. in 2021 for the baseline, in 2025 for the mid-term review, and in 2029 for the final evaluation) of the monitoring and evaluation of the POA-2030.
Country: Malaysia
Timeframe: ☒ Baseline 2021 ☐ Mid-term Review 2025 ☐ Final Evaluation 2029
A. Planning and Information
POA-2030 No.
Indicators Rating Additional information (e.g. means of verification)
1 Level of integration of planning of marine capture fisheries, inland capture fisheries, and aquaculture sub-sectors for sustainable fisheries (e.g. availability of fisheries management/master plan that integrated all fisheries sub- sectors, multi-stakeholder participation in the planning process
4 • In general, the management of fisheries in Malaysia is implemented in accordance with relevant domestic Acts and regulations, particularly Fisheries Act 1985.
• Implementation of Inland Fisheries Aquaculture Rules in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and Federal Territory of Labuan Johore and Malacca
• The management of inland fisheries and aquaculture in Malaysia is subject to local/state fisheries ordinance or enactments.
• However, DOF has developed Fisheries Strategic Plan 2021-2030, encompassing captured fisheries, inland fisheries, aquaculture, and conservation effort.
• Malaysia Rolling Plan for
development projects is based on policies documents.
• Aquaculture Strategic Plan 2021- 2030 is the guiding document for aquaculture development.
• Inland Fisheries Strategic Plan 2021- 2025 is the guiding document to manage and develop inland fisheries.
• Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAFI) also has developed National Action Plan on Invasive Alien Species 2021-2025.
2 Level of the country’s capacity to develop a plan towards sustainable fisheries
4 • Department of Fisheries Malaysia is in the process of finalizing the fisheries management plan categorized by species and areas.
• DOF has conducted Fisheries stock assessment and will continuously conduct such assessment to ensure sound development of fisheries management plan subject to financial resource availability. DOF also carried out specific research to support the enhancement of fisheries policies based on scientific information.
• The socio-economic study was done by Fisheries Development Authority every five years to further support the plan.
• Programs on enhancement of fish stock were carried out such as the development of artificial reef in certain area to create multiple artificial reef as a complex.
3 Level of sufficiency of the
country’s systems and mechanisms for collection of statistics and data disaggregated at the species level to support fisheries valuation including monitoring of their performance (e.g. existing programs on data collection)
4 • DOF has established systematic data collection for fisheries production.
Data is disaggregated at common name level.
• DOF is developing a web-based system for Management of Marine Park and Resource data to support decision making.
4 Level of the country’s capacity to establish reference points for the management of fish stocks (e.g.
biomass, MSY, ABC, TAE, spawning potential ratio (SPR),
4 • Department of Fisheries Malaysia is in the process of finalizing the fisheries management plan categorized by species and areas.
minimum length (especially for
blue swimming crab) • DOF has conducted Fisheries stock
assessment and will continuously conduct such assessment to ensure sound development of fisheries management plan subject to financial resource availability. DOF also carried out specific research to support the enhancement of fisheries policies based on scientific information.
• Please specify all species:
i. Tuna and tuna-like species ii. Prawns
iii. Demersal iv. Pelagic fish
• As a member to IOTC, Malaysia is required to comply with IOTC requirement in accordance to prior determined methods.
5
e.
Level of the country’s capacity to collect data and information on aquatic species under international concern (e.g.sharks, rays, sea turtles, catadromous eels, aquatic mammals)
4 • Please specify all species:
1. Tuna and tuna-like species 2. Turtle
3. Sharks and rays 4. Marine mammals
• DOF collaborated with MFRDMD to continuously conduct monthly landing data collection at SAFMA, Kota Kinabalu and Tawau Wet Market (Sabah) since 2016.
• Found new records on the presence of freshwater stingray species (Fluvitrygon kittipongi, F. signifier and Urogymnus polylepis)
• As a member to IOTC, Malaysia is required to comply with IOTC requirement in accordance to prior determined methods.
f.
Level of the country’s application of SOPs to harmonize/standardize data collection methods for species under international concern4 Malaysia submitted fisheries statistics to FAO and required report for IOTC Compliance in accordance to prior determined methods.
6 Level of applicability of regional fishery information systems and mechanisms to facilitate sharing, exchange, and compilation of statistics and information that are harmonized with international
5 • Malaysia provide regular inputs and reports for RVFR, FAO Global Records, FAO Statistics and SEASOFIA.
• National fisheries statistics are
statistical standards to the country’s fishery information systems and mechanisms (e.g. data and information digitization programs)
available online.
7 Level of sharing of relevant statistics and fisheries-related data and information between the country’s fisheries agency and other authorities (e.g. in-country coordination)
5 • DOF has been actively participated in meeting coordinated by Department of Statistics Malaysia.
• In addition, DOF also shares information through bilateral cooperation.
• National fisheries statistics are available online.
8 Level of the country’s application of simple and practical indicators for planning, monitoring, and evaluation of fisheries
5 List of Strategic Plans
• National Agrofood Policy 2.0 (NAP 2.0)
• Fisheries Strategic Plan 2021-2030
• National Policy on Biological Diversity
• Marine Park and Resource Management Strategic Plan 2021- 2030
• Tuna Strategic Plan 2021-2030
• Aquaculture Strategic Plan 2021- 2030
9 Level of the country’s sharing/
exchanging of information on research findings, good practices, and experiences among countries and regional institutions
4 Actively involved in various discussion platform to share/ exchange information.
B. Fisheries Management POA-2030
No.
Indicators Rating Additional information (e.g. means of verification)
10 Level of timeliness of the country’s reviewing and updating of national fisheries policies, legal and
institutional frameworks in consultation with stakeholders
3 • DOF revisit and review national policies and legal frameworks from time to time to ensure that the current policies are relevant for implementation and based on current needs. (e.g. zoning system)
• Conduct annual stakeholders’
consultations.
11 Level of the country’s acceleration of the development of fisheries management plans for conservation and management
4 • The management of fisheries in Malaysia is implemented in accordance with relevant domestic Acts and regulations, particularly Fisheries Act 1985.
• DOF has developed Fisheries Strategic Plan 2021-2030 and Marine Parks and Resource Management Strategic Plan 2021-2030.
• Implementation of Fishing Zones.
• Fisheries licensing quota based on stock assessment and licensing status.
• National Plan of Action for Conservation and Management of Shark, National Plan of Action for Conservation and Management of Sea Turtle
12 Level of the country’s
implementation of measures to prevent unauthorized fishing and eliminate illegal fishing practices
4 • Electronic vessel monitoring.
• Inspection of vessels at sea.
• Surveillance at fishing ports
• NPOA IUU Fishing
• Inter agencies enforcement cooperation.
• Guidelines and SOP of Port State Measures for foreign fishing vessel.
• Establishment of Port Inspector for tuna fishing vessel.
• Verification of fishing vessel documents with flag state.
• Pilot Project on Vessel
Identification System (SIV) using RFID and QR Code for deep sea fishing vessel.
• Implementation of logbook on deep sea and high seas fishing vessel.
• CCTV on board for tuna fishing vessel to monitor fishing operations.
13 Level of the country’s
implementation of comprehensive policies for fisheries management
4 • In general, the management of fisheries in Malaysia is implemented in accordance with relevant domestic Acts and regulations, particularly Fisheries Act 1985.
• The management of inland fisheries and aquaculture in Malaysia is subject to local/state fisheries ordinance.
• Implementation of Inland Fisheries Aquaculture Rules in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and Federal Territory of Labuan Johore and
Malacca
• DOF has developed and implement Fisheries Strategic Plan 2021-2030, encompassing captured fisheries, inland fisheries, aquaculture, and conservation effort.
• Malaysia Rolling Plan for
development projects is based on policies documents.
14 Level of the country’s application of fisheries management
approaches (e.g. co-management, EAFM, among others)
3 • EAFM is applied in some of state i.e.
Sarawak and Sabah used this approach to manage certain fisheries resources like pelagic fish, prawn and tuna. DOF is expanding the application of EAFM approach in Peninsular Malaysia.
• Co-management through reef care program is applied in Marine Parks.
• Development of Refugia Management Plan in Tanjung Leman, Johore and Kuala Baram, Sarawak.
15 Level of capacity of the country’s fisheries communities and
capability of fisheries-related organizations to implement necessary actions to address issues on the well-being of fishers
4 • Activities are planned annually under Fisheries Committee Program (myKP Program).
• Program by Fisheries Association under Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM)
16 Level of participation of the country’s local communities and fisheries-related organizations in fisheries management
3 • Fisheries Committee Program (myKP Program).
• Program by Fisheries Association under Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM)
• EAFM is applied in some of state i.e.
Sarawak and Sabah used this approach to manage certain fisheries resources like pelagic fish, prawn and tuna. DOF is expanding the application of EAFM approach in Peninsular Malaysia.
• Co-management through reef care program is applied in Marine Parks.
17 Level of the country’s awareness/
perception of the need to develop financial incentives (e.g. micro- credit) for small-scale stakeholders and cooperatives for the responsible
5 There is coordination committee under Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAFI)
development of fisheries enterprises and developmental activities that optimize economic returns 18 Level of the country’s application
of energy-efficient technologies for fishing gears fishing vessels, and fishing operations
2 • Under the Modernisation and
Mechanisation Program, DOF introduced modern design of fishing vessels, modern machinery and navigational equipment.
• The application of Fish Site Identification System to reduce the effort in locating the fish.
19 e. Level of sufficiency of the country’s capable fishing crew and workers in the fishing industry (e.g. enough number of competent fishing crew and workers, programs for new crew members and workers)
4 • Number of crew allowed to work on fishing vessel are capping base on vessel tonnage (GRT) and fishing gear.
• Only local crew are allowed to work for vessel operated in Zone A and Zone B.
• Foreign crew are allowed to work on deep sea fishing vessel.
f. Level of the country’s application of appropriate technologies to optimize the number of crew onboard fishing vessels
4 Under the Modernisation and
Mechanisation Program, DOF introduced modernisation mechanisms like net hauler, telescopic crane and power block to be installed onboard to optimise the number of crew.
20 Level of the country’s implementation of good and appropriate employment practices in accordance with domestic laws and regulations or relevant international instruments
- relevant provisions of ILO Conventions (e.g. C-188)
5 • Requirement of Visit Pass (Temporary Employment) under Immigration Act 1959 for foreign crew.
• Issuance of Fishermen identity card for local fishermen.
• Guidelines and criteria for accommodation of crew on local fishing vessel under DOF Malaysia.
21 Level of capacity of the country’s relevant authorities and
communities to collaboratively resolve conflicts on resources utilization (e.g. establishment of an authorized multi-stakeholder committee at local level)
4 • Zoning system was introduced as part of licensing procedure whereas separated traditional and commercial fishing vessel to resolved conflicts on resources utilization.
• Organised Stakeholders consultation annually.
• Collaboration among DOF,
universities, NGO’s and private sectors in various programme
22 Level of the country’s exploration and sustainable exploitation of potential underutilized fishery resources through comprehensive fishery resources surveys in a precautionary manner (e.g.
4 • DOF has conducted Fisheries stock assessment and will continuously conduct such assessment to ensure sound development of fisheries management plan subject to financial resource availability. DOF also carried
exploitation of deep-sea resources) out specific research to support the enhancement of fisheries policies based on scientific information. (e.g:
Assessment of Deepsea Demersal Resources in the EEZ Malaysia using Beam Trawl)
23 e. Level of the country’s implementation of the SSF Guidelines
3 • DOF is in the process of publishing SSF Guidelines in national language.
• The implementation of programs for the SSF as below:
i. Established and supervised a program for a group of fisheries community among SSF known as myKomuniti Perikanan (myKP) (inland and coastal);
ii. Executed the outreach programs related to fisheries management among SSF;
iii. Execution of activities related to EAFM;
iv. Promote and diversify their activity to uplift income and livelihood; and
v. Introducing the application of radio communication for safety purposed.
f. Level of the country’s effort to collect sex-disaggregated statistics on fishers and fish workers in the fisheries value chain
3 Yearly data collection by state include gender specification. However, it is not sex-disaggregated statistics.
24 Availability of
guidelines/regulations/ procedures to facilitate fair distribution of benefits from the intra-regional and international trade of fish and fishery products among small-scale actors along the value chain
N Although there are no specific guidelines/
regulations/ procedures on this, in National Agrofood Policy (NAP 2.0), small-scale industries including fish and fishery products were given priority on market access facilitation along the value chain.
25 e. Level of the country’s
monitoring and assessment of the impacts of climate change on fisheries and aquaculture
3 • Coral bleaching monitoring
• Climate Disaster Resilience Index (CDRI) Programme by PLAN Malaysia for aquaculture project in Perak and Negeri Sembilan
f. Level of country’s adjustment of • existing programs taking into consideration the effects of climate change and natural disasters
4 • Technical advices to farmers
• Implement response plan during coral bleaching phenomena
• Early warning system by National Disaster Management Agency
(NADMA)
• National Agrofood Policy 2.0 (NAP 2.0)
• National Policy on Climate Change
26 Level of the country’s assessment and management of the impacts of aquatic pollution (e.g. marine debris, ALDFG, microplastics) on fisheries and aquaculture
3 • Ghost net cleaning programme in various state in Peninsular Malaysia, conduct beach clean-up programme at turtle landing site such as Terengganu and Pahang after monsoon season
• National Marine Litter Policy and Action Plan 2021-2030 by Ministry of Environment and Water
• FRI has undertaken a few research activities at specific locations/areas i. on: Heavy metals
ii. Microplastics iii. Marine debris iv. Nutrient 27 Level of the country’s cooperation
with other countries to assess and manage straddling, transboundary, and highly migratory fishery resources, as appropriate (e.g.
country’s participation in BOBLME, GOT-Fish, RFMOs, bilateral arrangements)
5 Actively involves in international platform (e.g IOTC, GoTFish Project)
28 Level of the country’s
implementation of measures and activities to combat IUU fishing activities (e.g. NPOA-IUU, IUU- related information sharing, fishing vessel record database, VMS, port- in & port-out controls, conservation and management measures of relevant RFMOs of which
SEAFDEC Member Countries are a member, MCS infrastructure and equipment)
4 • Electronic vessel monitoring.
• Inspection of vessels at sea.
• Surveillance at fishing ports.
• NPOA IUU Fishing
• Inter agencies enforcement
cooperation.
• Guidelines and SOP of Port State Measures for foreign fishing vessel.
• Establishment of Port Inspector for tuna fishing vessel.
• Verification of fishing vessel documents with flag state.
• Pilot Project on Vessel Identification System (SIV) using RFID and QR Code for deep sea fishing vessel.
• Implementation of logbook on deep sea and high seas fishing vessel.
• CCTV on board for tuna fishing vessel to monitor fishing operations.
29 Level of the country’s involvement and participation at regional, sub- regional, and bilateral levels on
5 • Member of RPOA-IUU, actively participate in AN-IUU
fisheries management, combating IUU fishing, and MCS network through inter-agency coordination and information sharing (e.g.
country’s cooperation/coordination with AN-IUU, RPOA-IUU, among others)
• Verification of fishing vessel documents with flag state.
• Updating on Regional Fishing Vessel Record (RFVR) for vessel 24 meters in length.
• Coordination between inter agencies for Malaysian Fishing Vessel Record (MFVR).
• Updating on Authorised Fishing Vessel in the IOTC area for tuna vessel.
30 Level of the country’s utilization of existing regional frameworks and tools for combating IUU fishing activities (e.g. RFVR, ACDS, and innovative technologies)
4 • Actively participate on RFVR data 2 times/ year update.
• Annual report on IOTC Compliance statistical data and national report for tuna fishing vessel.
• Developing of e-ACDS with
SEAFDEC.
31 Level of involvement of the country’s legal officers in consultative dialogues at
regional/sub-regional level to share and exchange information on updated legal and regulatory frameworks to address issues in fisheries management, as applicable
4 Legal Unit of DOF involves actively in consultative dialogues at regional/sub- regional level to share and exchange information on updated legal and regulatory frameworks to address issues in fisheries management
32 e. Level of capacity of the
country’s relevant authorities to implement the requirements of port State measures
3 • National Plan of Control and Inspection (NPCI)
• Established Coordination
Committee
• Designated port for foreign tuna fishing vessels
f. Level of capacity of the
country’s relevant authorities to implement the requirements of flag State responsibilities 33 e. Level of the country’s effort to
conduct research on the impacts of various fishing gear types and methods on aquatic ecosystems and animal populations
4 • Fisheries (Prohibition of Method of Fishing) Regulation 1980 as part of legal instrument
• Development of fishing gear specification.
• Introduction of TED for vessel operated on trawl net monsoon season (PTMT) vessel.
• Update species list in Fisheries (Control of Endangered Species of Fish) Regulations 1999.
• Conduct research on fishing gears and methods
f. Level of country’s development and promotion of environment- friendly fishing practices (e.g.
low impact and fuel-efficient (LIFE) fishing gears/methods)
4 • Modernisation and Mechanisation Program
• Fishing gear specification
• Prohibition of destructive fishing