The market, dubbed Pasar Pendekar Laut, is the brainchild of 35-year-old fisherman Shalan Jum’at who wants to give the fishing community here a chance of getting fair earnings for their hard work. “We started operations in 2016 as a way to help fishermen get a fair price for their catch. He said he would pay fishermen contributing to Pasar Pendekar Laut about 90% of the market price for their catch and retained an average of only about 10% or even less for market expenses. “I want the fishing community to be paid fairly for their craft and skills,” he added. Shalan said Pasar Pendekar Laut started off with catches contributed from only three fishing boats, but has grown to some 40 fishermen.
