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Malaysia, No Longer A Prawn In The Worldwide Market

Giva Kuppusamy, GK Aqua

23-Sep-21 10:00

Malaysia, No Longer A Prawn In The Worldwide Market

Malaysian giant freshwater prawns are known worldwide for their size and taste, and are revered at chef’s tables. Despite this, much of the freshwater prawns consumed here in Malaysia are imported, rather than bred here. The industry here in Malaysia was almost lost - and Giva Kuppusamy and his company are hoping to revive it.

Produced by: Richard Bradbury

Presented by: Richard Bradbury


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Categories:  Personal Finance,  Investments,  Financial Literacy,  Young Finance,  Personal Development,  Entrpreneurship

Tags:  Aquaculture,  shrimp,  prawn,  udang galah, 


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