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E-BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION FOR COASTAL FISHERY DEVELOPMENT: ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF VALUE-ADDED STRATEGIES IN PULAU KETAM TRADING SYSTEM Dian Septiana Sari; Annisa Ilmi Faried; Tuan Zamilah Binti Tuan Husain; Widia Br. Ginting
International Journal of Management, Economic and Accounting Vol. 3 No. 6 (2025): December 2025
Publisher : Yayasan Multidimensi Kreatif

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61306/ijmea.v3i6.672

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Digital transformation in coastal fisheries represents a critical pathway toward sustainable economic development and enhanced market competitiveness. This study examines the integration of e-business technologies in traditional fishing communities through comprehensive economic assessment of value-added product strategies in Pulau Ketam, Malaysia. Employing a mixed-methods approach conducted from March to October 2025, this research engaged 385 stakeholders including fishing households (n=165), seafood processing enterprises (n=95), tourism operators (n=55), digital platform users (n=40), and government agencies (n=30). Data collection integrated stakeholder surveys, financial performance analysis, market transaction monitoring, digital adoption assessments, and value chain evaluations. Results demonstrate that e-business adoption generates substantial economic improvements: participating enterprises experienced 63% revenue increase, operating margins improved from 18% to 34%, market reach expanded by 127% beyond traditional boundaries, and value-added product development increased 89%. Digital platforms facilitated direct producer-consumer connections, reducing intermediary dependence by 41% while enabling price premiums of 28-45% for quality-certified seafood products. However, implementation revealed persistent challenges including digital literacy gaps (47% of potential adopters), infrastructure limitations affecting 38% of island businesses, initial capital barriers averaging RM 15,000 per enterprise, and regulatory uncertainties regarding online food safety compliance. This research contributes empirical evidence on digital economy integration in resource-dependent coastal communities while identifying critical success factors for sustainable e-business transformation in developing region fisheries contexts.
Governance Innovation for Sustainable Environmental Stewardship in Small Island Regions: Evidence from Ketam Island Annisa Ilmi Faried; Dian Septiana Sari; Rahmad Sembiring; Saimara Sebayang; Nor Harlinda Binti Harun; Nisa Ulzannah
International Journal of Management, Economic and Accounting Vol. 3 No. 5 (2025): October 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61306/ijmea.v3i5.680

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This study explores governance innovations that support sustainable environmental stewardship in small island regions, with Ketam Island serving as the central case study. Using a mixed qualitative framework combining institutional analysis, stakeholder mapping, and environmental performance assessment the research identifies how adaptive and collaborative governance mechanisms contribute to ecological resilience. Findings indicate that innovative governance practices, including co-management systems, integrative policy coordination, and community-embedded decision-making, significantly strengthen conservation effectiveness while bolstering local socioeconomic stability. The results further highlight that governance adaptability, transparency, and inclusive participation function as core drivers enabling small island communities to manage environmental risks more effectively. This study concludes that governance innovation provides a scalable model for sustainable island management and offers critical insights for policymakers addressing environmental vulnerabilities in other coastal and archipelagic regions.
Economic Impacts of Digital Innovation on Value-Enhanced Seafood Products: A Pulau Ketam Case Study Dian Septiana Sari; Annisa Ilmi Faried; Tuan Zamilah Binti Tuan Husain; Widia Br. Ginting
International Journal of Management, Economic and Accounting Vol. 3 No. 5 (2025): October 2025
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Digital innovation has emerged as a central driver of competitiveness in coastal economies, particularly within small island communities that rely heavily on fisheries. This study examines the economic impacts of digital platforms, e-commerce adoption, and technology-enabled value-added processing on the seafood sector in Pulau Ketam. Using mixed-method research combining surveys, market data, and stakeholder interviews conducted in 2024–2025, the findings reveal that digital tools significantly increase market access, product visibility, and income stability for seafood producers. Results indicate that value-enhanced products such as processed shrimp, dried fish, marinated crab, and ready-to-cook fillets achieved an average 22–35% price premium after digital marketing adoption. The study further identifies that digitalization supports supply chain traceability, reduces transaction inefficiencies, and enhances consumer trust. Overall, this research shows that digital innovation plays a critical role in strengthening economic resilience and expanding market opportunities for island-based seafood enterprises.