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Maritime laws need updates to stay relevant – Loke
PUTRAJAYA: Laws related to the maritime sector need to be amended from time to time to ensure they remain relevant to current developments and needs, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Loke noted that some of the laws in use for this sector are outdated as they...
Malaysia gears up for ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship with comprehensive preparations – KSN
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is actively preparing for its ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship, focusing on full readiness in logistics, security, cleanliness, meeting schedules, event management and documentation. Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar...
PM Anwar: RM1.24bil potential export to Peru generated
LIMA (Peru): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's maiden official visit to Peru has generated potential exports worth RM1.24 billion (US$0.3 billion), particularly in high potential sectors on the initiative of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation...
Malaysia, UAE look to bolster ties
DUBAI: Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are looking forward to bolstering ties across various sectors. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said his meeting with UAE’s Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei here...
Fast-lane initiative successfully speeds up foreign projects in Johor
KULAI: The Kulai Fast Lane initiative, which has proven to be a big success in facilitating investments in Johor, will be expanded under the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre (IMFC), says Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He added both state and federal...
Govt focusing on SST to stabilise economy, meet fiscal deficit target by 2028: Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is focusing on Sales and Service Tax (SST) instead of reintroducing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to stabilise the economy and meet the fiscal deficit target by 2028, said Minister of Finance II Amir Hamzah Azizan. He explained that...
‘Need to cut excessive plastic use in logistics’
Consumer group calls for awareness programmes to seek alternatives, reduce packaging waste THE government is urged to broaden its focus on eliminating single-use plastics by addressing how they are also utilised in logistics, in addition to the retail sector. Malaysia...
MOT, KKR in final stages of developing High Speed Weigh-In-Motion system to combat overloading
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Ministry of Works (KKR) are in the final stages of developing a High-Speed Weigh-In-Motion (HS-WiM) system to address road accidents caused by overloaded vehicles. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the...
Westports’ net profit rises to RM233.07mil in 3Q24
KUALA LUMPUR: Westports Holdings Bhd has posted a higher net profit of RM233.07 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024), compared to RM195.0 million in the same quarter a year ago. Revenue for the quarter rose to RM572.57 million versus...
Electric train service that will link Johor Bahru to north Malaysia hits another roadblock
KUALA LUMPUR – The Gemas-Johor Bahru electrified double-track rail project (Gemas-JB EDTP), which is expected to halve the journey time between Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru once it links up with the already up-and-running Padang Besar-Gemas line, has missed yet...