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Malaysia may permanently waive rules for foreign ships working on undersea cables
Malaysia has decided to reverse an earlier decision and allow foreign vessels to repair undersea cables in its waters, its transport minister said on Friday, adding the move may be made permanent to encourage tech investments and support the digital economy. The...
Port Klang, PTP among the top 20 busiest ports in the world, says Loke
PUTRAJAYA: Port Klang in Selangor and Johor's Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) remain among the top 20 main and busiest ports globally, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Loke said Port Klang recorded the highest number of containers processed last year, with 14.06...
Transport minister: Port Klang posts record total container handling volume of 14.06 million TEUs in 2023
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 23 โ Port Klang recorded the highest container handling volume in its history at 14.06 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2023 compared to 13.22 million TEUs in 2022, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) in Johor...
Meeting next week to iron out economic zone issues before talks with Singapore
JOHOR BARU: Malaysia and Singapore will be meeting next month for further discussions on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), says state executive councillor Lee Ting Han (pic). The Johor investment, trade, consumer affairs and human resources committee...
Malaysia Paper Packaging Market to Soar Beyond US$ 3.3 Billion by 2032, Fueled by Sustainable Practices and E-Commerce
CHICAGO, UNITED STATES, February 21, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The ๐ฉ๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ค๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ข๐ is poised for remarkable growth, with projections indicating that the market ๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐$ ๐.๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐, flourishing at a ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐...
Cross-border drone delivery between Malaysia and Singapore in the works
A new initiative is set to introduce cross-border drone delivery services between Malaysia and Singapore. The focus will be on critical deliveries such as urgent documents, high-value electronics, medical supplies, and perishable foods. The project is being...
Preserving our oceanโs jewels
โThe need to restore coral reefs is evident, not only for marine life but also for the livelihood and food security of coastal communities.โ SABAH is facing an increasing menace of fish bombing, with multiple incidents reported each year. Also known as blast fishing,...
Orchids can generate RM4bil in exports yearly, says Agriculture Dept
SEPANG: The export of Malaysian orchids can contribute up to RM4bil a year to Malaysiaโs floriculture industry due to high demands from other countries, says the head of the Department of Agriculture Floriculture Industry Unit (Floriculture Industry Development...
Maybank IB: Impact of Red Sea conflict on Malaysia minimal but some shipments may be delayed
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 โ The ongoing conflict around the Red Sea would have minimal impact on Malaysiaโs sea freight companies but some shipments of certain goods could still expect delays and higher freight costs, Maybank Investment said in a note issued yesterday....
Malaysia mega-port begins construction
A new facility in Kuala Linggi International Port (KLIP) in Malaysia has officially begun construction, Port Strategy reports, kicking off the first of 42 months of work. The $3.15 billion investment is expected to become a key hub for international trade....