PETALING JAYA: The El Nino weather phenomenon will begin soon, bringing with it dry weather and the threat of drought. If Malaysia does not want to face a water crisis, the time to act is now: the government must look into several issues urgently. ALSO...
Published on: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 By: FMT PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has ranked 45th out of 88 countries in the International Trade Barrier Index (TBI) 2023, according to the Washington DC think tank Tholos Foundation in partnership with Malaysia’s Center for Market...
KUALA LUMPUR: Given the rise of transnational commercial trade, Malaysia needs a robust framework of legal and regulatory instruments that govern maritime activities to ensure that the maritime industry achieves sustainable growth, said Federal Court judge Datuk...
KUALA LUMPUR: Westports Holdings Bhd reported a throughput volume of 2.55 million TEUs in the first quarter of 2023 with much of the volume underpinned by intra-Asian shipments. The port operator reported a pre-tax profit of RM236.88mil in 1QFY23, lower than...
The Ministry of Transport’s (MOT) Logistics Unit will be upgraded to a division to better address any issues in the sector, said its Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook. He hoped that the move to upgrade the unit would result in an effective logistics system that would...
KUALA LUMPUR: The reactivated National Shipping and Port Council (NSPC) will hold its first meeting in two months to discuss the direction of the maritime industry, address current issues and examine related policies to ensure that the local industry remains...
