Akademi Perikanan Malaysia (APM) is a training institution under the Department of Fisheries Malaysia. Its history began with the establishment of the Marine Fisheries School in Gelugor, Penang, in 1952. The institution was later relocated and upgraded to Akademi Perikanan Malaysia in Chendering, Terengganu, where it operates fully to train skilled manpower for the national fisheries sector.

APM is located in Chendering, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu. Its strategic location near the South China Sea makes it ideal for nautical and capture fisheries training. The academy is approximately 10 kilometres from Kuala Terengganu city centre.

APM was established with the vision of becoming a centre of excellence in fisheries human capital development. Its main objectives include:

• Producing skilled and semi-skilled manpower competent in the sub-sectors of capture fisheries, aquaculture and agro-based industries.

• Providing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes that meet current industry needs.

• Developing trainees with strong discipline, ethics and competitiveness.

• Enhancing the socio-economic status of fishing communities through knowledge and technology transfer.

APM provides comprehensive training infrastructure, including:

• Student hostels

• Dining hall

• Library

• Surau (prayer room)

• Sports facilities

For technical training purposes, APM is equipped with:

• Training vessels

• Engineering workshops

• Fishery product processing workshops

• Swimming pool

• Lecture rooms

• Bridge Simulator for navigation and maritime training

APM offers programmes at Certificate level as well as Short-Term Courses. Key programmes include:

• Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) Level 3 in Capture Fisheries Operations

• Fisheries Certificate

• Navigation Technology and Maritime Safety Course*

• Fishery Product Processing Technology Course*

• Basic Fishing Gear Technology (Traditional and Commercial)*

• Outboard Engine Maintenance Course*

• Introduction to Fishing Gear Course*

• Traditional Fishing Gear Course (Fish Traps, Drift Nets, Hook and Line)*

• Basic Marine Engine Maintenance Course*

* Implementation of short-term technical courses is subject to approval and available funding.

Information on approved technical courses for target groups will be announced through APM’s official social media platforms (Facebook and TikTok). Course listings are also available on the DTIMS portal at:
https://www.dtims.intan.my/

Applications can be submitted directly through the portal. Target groups may also contact APM periodically to obtain the latest information on upcoming courses.

Announcements for new trainee/student intake for the Fisheries Certificate and Malaysian Skills Certificate programmes are made periodically through:

• Department of Fisheries Malaysia website: https://www.dof.gov.my

• APM official website: https://apm.dof.gov.my

• APM official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/apmchendering

• Selected print media

No. APM does not offer postgraduate-level programmes.

Bahasa Malaysia is the primary language of instruction for teaching and practical training. However, English technical terminology—particularly in the fields of nautical studies and engineering—is widely used in accordance with international standards.

Akademi Perikanan Malaysia, Taman Perikanan Chendering, 21080 Kuala Terengganu,
Terengganu, Malaysia
Tel : +609-617 2361
Emel : apm@dof.gov.my