MMAF Holds Fish Eating Event in CFD to Increase Fish Consumption

Jakarta, InfoPublik – To increase fish consumption and improve people’s nutrition, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) held fish eating event themed ‘Fish Safari in Car Free Day’ in Sarinah Mall’s parking lot Jakarta, Sunday (5/15).

The event was opened by MMAF’s Director General of Product Competitiveness Nilanto Perbowo. The event was aimed to encourage and increase people’s fish eating habit for a healthy and smart generation.

"Hopefully with this event, Indonesian people become more eager to eat fish," said Mr. Perbowo.

The event also featured a bazaar selling various food products made from fish, such as fish meatballs, fish nuggets, fish sausages, fish noodles, and packaged fried fish. Visitors were also entertained by dangdut performance and fish cooking competition.

The committee also provided a specific booth for health consultation such as blood sugar testing. Visitors were seen enthusiastic queuing in front of committee table.

The event lasted until afternoon and attended by the directors general, directors, head of departments and staffs of the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, in addition to SMEs under the MMAF’s assistance. (Translator: Wilda Stiana)