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Shipping sector facing critical shortage of local workforce, says Transport Minister
ALOR GAJAH: The shipping sector is facing a critical shortage of local professionals and other key maritime personnel, which needs to be addressed immediately, said the Transport Minister. Anthony Loke said given the fact that nearly 40% of ship crews serving in...
Malaysian Billionaire Syed Mokhtar AlBukhary’s MMC Ports Gets IPO Approval
The proposed IPO of MMC Ports—Malaysia’s biggest port operator controlled by billionaire Syed Mokhtar AlBukhary—has been approved by the Securities Commission Malaysia for listing on the country’s bourse. The company will offer up to 4.2 billion held by...
Penang courts Japanese investment with RM5b project showcase, inks logistics MOUs at Osaka Expo
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 24 — The Penang Development Corporation (PDC) is showcasing RM5 billion worth of development projects at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, to attract new investment and position the state as a regional hub for high-tech and sustainable...
Customs to go digital, airfreight forwarders no need to submit documents in person from Jan 1
SEPANG: Airfreight forwarders will no longer be required to submit documentation in person to the Customs Department from Jan 1, with the process going fully digital. Airfreight Forwarders Association of Malaysia (AFAM) chairman Thomas Mathew, who revealed this, said...
Malaysia to drive Asean-India trade agenda as flows deepen
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is set to play a central role in advancing Asean-India economic ties as the Asean Chair in 2025, with leaders calling for bold new trade and investment targets to unlock opportunities in digitalisation, renewable energy, logistics and small and...
Vessel Allocation as on 20th September 2025
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Malaysia’s maritime sector profitable but faces infrastructure strain, industry seeks Budget 2026 boost, says SAM
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Malaysia’s shipping industry sees its outlook remaining positive as the nation is well-positioned to benefit from the reshoring and realignment of global supply chains, supported by its strategic location along the Straits of Malacca,...
Johor Port boosts capacity with RM71.2m Post Panamax crane investment
PASIR GUDANG, Sept 19 — Johor Port Bhd, a member of the MMC Group, has strengthened its container handling capabilities with a RM71.2 million investment in two new Post Panamax container quay cranes manufactured by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co Ltd (ZPMC). In a...
Malaysia has the potential to become a regional tuna hub, says Ahmad Zahid
BUTTERWORTH: Malaysia has the potential to become a regional hub for tuna transhipment if efforts are made to strengthen the development of downstream industries and related shipping facilities. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated that this...
Why Kuala Lumpur’s logistics sector will remain stable throughout the year
E-commerce growth will drive smart warehouse demand in 2025. The domestic logistics sector in Kuala Lumpur is expected to maintain stability throughout 2025 according to a JLL report, benefiting from e-commerce expansion and support from the global technology upcycle...