Kuala Lumpur, July 20 -- Malaysia's Department of Fisheries (DOF) has affirmed that it will continue implementing its fishing vessel licensing system as a key management measure to control fishing capacity, ensure the sustainable use of marine fisheries resources, and protect the livelihoods of fishing communities. As reported by the country's national news agency Bernama, its director-general Adnan Hussain said it is in line with the Fisheries Act 1985 (Act 317) and the Fisheries Regulations (Marine) (Licensing of Local Fishing Vessels) 1985. "This approach aims to control the fishing capacity so that the country's fishery resources are continuously preserved and can be utilised sustainably," he said in a recent statement. Based on DOF d...