News and Activities
We want to keep our members connected with each other and connected to the world by providing activities and news around the world
Activities
Through different activities, we believe we can build a stronger community and form closer bonds in the industry. We are committed to increase industry's standards by organizing events and trainings for members.
SPORTS
Strive to organize sporting events and games to promote healthy lifestyle.
TRAININGS
As one of the main pillars in our aim to upgrade the industry’s standards, we strive to continuously provide and organize relevant courses for the benefit of staff competency.
EVENTS
A great way to promote networking amongst members and make connections through organizing and participation of impactful events
MEETINGS
As part of our responsibility, we often meet with relevant Government Agencies and Ports to mitigate related issues. This has enabled JPSFA to strengthen ties and maintain good rapport with all stakeholders.
News
Embracing disruption, driving transformation: Malaysia’s strategic response to Trump tariff turbulence
IN a recent op-ed (“Trump Tariff Shock: Resilience, Not Retaliation,” 7 April 2025), EMIR Research argued that President Trump’s sweeping tariffs—targeting Malaysia and others—reflect political posturing more than sound economic strategy. Crucially, Malaysia’s refusal...
Malaysia: regulators scrutinise price-fixing cartels and antitrust risks in the digital landscape
In summary This article provides an overview of developments in competition law from 2024 to 2025, including the status of proposed amendments to introduce a cross-sectoral merger control regime in Malaysia, the application of merger control via sectoral laws and...
Malaysia furniture exporters in race to beat Trump’s 90-day tariff window
MUAR (AP) – In southern Malaysia, furniture manufacturers are in a race against United States (US) President Donald Trump’s tariffs. After threatening to impose a 24 per cent tax on all goods imported from the Southeast Asian country, Trump said he would cut rates 10...