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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...
Marine Dept tightens security controls at Bintulu Port following threat to LNG facilities
BINTULU (Sept 11): The Malaysian Marine Department (MMD) has enhanced security measures at Bintulu Port following a reported security threat against liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in the area. MMD director general Datuk Dickson Dollah, as the designated...
Palm prices rise on concerns about supply, but weak demand limits gains
On Thursday, the price of Malaysian palm oils reversed its losses to increase on concerns about supply and strength in Chicago soybean oil. However, weak demand limited gains. After falling for two sessions in a row, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's...
Transport firms urged to register for subsidised petrol control system
PAPAR: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living has urged goods and public land transport companies to register for the Subsidised Petrol Control System starting Monday morning. Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali stated that registration through the SKPS portal...
Logistics firm’s owner, wife nabbed over hacked Touch ‘n Go cards
PETALING JAYA: The owner of a logistics company has been arrested by police on suspicion of providing his lorry drivers with hacked Touch ‘n Go cards with tampered balances since over a year ago. Negeri Sembilan police chief Alzafny Ahmad said the Malaysian and...
Register for Subsidised Petrol Control Scheme: Armizan tells goods and public transport firms
PAPAR: Goods and public land transport companies are advised to register for the Subsidised Petrol Control Scheme (SKPS) beginning Monday (Sept 15). Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Armizan Mohd Ali said they can do so at the link...
Government plans new logistics hubs and investments along ECRL route
KUALA LUMPUR: The government plans to attract more investments and create new logistics hubs and industrial parks along the East Coast Rail Link route. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz stated this will be implemented through...