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Heavy vehicles prohibited on Malaysian roads Feb 14-15 and Feb 21-22, says JPJ
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 5 — Goods transport vehicles are prohibited from being on the roads for four days in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebrations, to ensure smoother traffic flow and reduce the risk of crashes during the festive season. Road Transport Department...
Singapore, Asia markets mostly down after Wall Street tech rout
[SINGAPORE] Asian markets ended the week largely in the red on Friday (Feb 6), taking the cue from the US markets on Thursday, when tech stocks and crypto slumped over concerns of soaring artificial intelligence (AI) spending. Investors reacted badly to the news that...
Global logistics execs predict volatile 2026 at WGS
Logistics executives are bracing for a year of volatility in trade, geopolitics and the global economy, and managing uncertainty by turning to AI, scrutinising costs, and reconfiguring their supply chains, according to the 2026 Agility Emerging Markets Index. In a...
Senai Airport City continues to draw high-tech manufacturing, logistics activities
SENAI: Johor continues to attract high-tech manufacturing activities with the state-of-the-art semiconductor production facilities at the Senai Airport City Free Zone. Taiwan-based Linco Technology Co Ltd has invested in its first manufacturing plant in the Asean...
India plans major defence push during PM Modi’s two-day Malaysia visit, THIS aircraft sale in focus; details inside
India is looking to step up defence cooperation with Malaysia during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day official visit to the country on February 7 and 8. One of the key proposals under discussion is the sale of Dornier aircraft, along with cooperation on...
ECRL fares to be set after study, says Loke as project hits 90.8pc completion
KOTA BHARU, 29 Jan — Fares for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) will be set based on a comprehensive study conducted by the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) and are subject to approval by the relevant authorities, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said the...
Singapore: A key business hub for scaling across Asia’s fast-growing markets
With its world-class infrastructure, stable political environment, and pro-business ecosystem, Singapore is a key springboard for companies looking to scale across Asia’s fast-growing markets. Experts from RSM share why and how Singapore stands out, and how...
From suspension to revocation: Transport agency grounds 100 Lian Gang lorries after logistics firm keeps rolling them out
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has revoked the permits of 100 lorries owned by Lian Gang Logistics Sdn Bhd after they were found to be operating despite their licences being suspended. APAD said in a statement today that the lorries...
Miti: Strategic location and incentives give Malaysia edge to become major regional maritime MRO hub
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — Malaysia possesses a strong and competitive foundation to emerge as a major ship maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) hub in Asean, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). It said that clear industrial policy...
Over 3,600 overloaded lorries caught in Q4 2025, but fatal crashes are declining, Loke tells Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — More than 3,600 lorries were caught for overloading in the October-December 2025 period alone, Transport Minister Anthony Loke revealed in Parliament this morning, a number he said reflected a serious safety hazard. The transport ministry faced...