SCC plans expansion into aquaculture

Malaysia-based SCC Holdings Bhd. plans to expand into the aquaculture feed additives industry by
the end of this year, according to managing director Francis Cher.

“In the past, our attempts to break into the aquaculture market have not been very rewarding due to diseases caused by some of the marine life. However, we hope that in future, our successful water treatment and clean feed program will help in cultivating shrimp and fish better,” Cher said.

Cher said the company, which recently made its debut on the ACE market of Bursa Malaysia, had plans to move away from antibiotic products in the future. “As the general trend is for one to be more aware of one’s health, we are looking at switching from antibiotic to non-antibiotic products in our farms in the future.

“At the moment, we consider companies that sell antibiotic products as our main competitors,” he said, adding that the company was looking to enter overseas markets within the next two to three years.