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Groundbreaking ceremony of Kuala Linggi International Port
Scheduled for completion in 42 months, KLIP’s vision is to transform Kuala Sungai Linggi into a Green Global Industrial Hub for Energy Source, Port and Maritime Services. The development plan includes the construction of tank storage, shipyard, heavy...
Hike in drug prices expected soon
PETALING JAYA: Amid reports of pharmaceutical drug prices rising in the United States, the same may apply to Malaysia soon. Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) president Prof Amrahi Buang said if drugmakers moved to raise prices in the United States, the prices of...
Will new rail link push more Singaporeans to opt for life in Johor Bahru as cost of living, rent in city state soars?
Despite a strong Singapore dollar and weak Malaysian ringgit, Singaporeans are not eyeing large properties in JB and are prioritising connectivity instead Changing work cultures and the flexibility of remote working post-pandemic are making it increasingly easier for...
Malaysia committed to transparent medicine pricing
ANN/THE STAR – The Malaysian government is dedicated to promoting transparency in medicine pricing. The commitment aims to empower consumers by providing them with the necessary information to make informed choices and compare prices. The ministry is actively...
Recovery in logistics industry to spur AGX
PETALING JAYA: ACE Market-bound AGX Group Bhd is poised for a better year in 2024, following an improvement in its working capital and operational efficiency amid a recovery in the logistics industry, says executive director and chief executive officer Datuk...
Transport minister says no alarms sounding over Red Sea crisis yet
KLANG, Jan 19 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke today said his ministry has not received feedback from importers warning about the potential impact of the Red Sea Crisis on Malaysia. He said the ministry was aware of the need to proactively mitigate supply disruptions...
International News: Malaysian manufacturers warn of tripled freight rates due to Red Sea shipping crisis
Ву Ноrасе Раlасіо: Тhе Fеdеrаtіоn оf Маlауѕіаn Маnufасturеrѕ (FММ) hаѕ іѕѕuеd а wаrnіng tо Маlауѕіаn ехроrtеrѕ аnd іmроrtеrѕ аbоut а ѕіgnіfісаnt hіkе іn frеіght rаtеѕ, ехресtеd tо trірlе іn 2024 соmраrеd tо thе рrеvіоuѕ уеаr. Тhіѕ еѕсаlаtіоn іѕ аttrіbutеd tо thе...
REVOLUTIONISING MANUFACTURING AND LOGISTICS IN THE IoT ERA
FOR industries dominated by the interconnected fabric of the Internet of Things (IoT), the prospect of streamlining the production and distribution of goods takes centre stage. Imagine the seamless interplay between devices, systems and data – optimising every aspect...
Malaysia’s economic reforms set to eat into budgets of middle, high-income households
KUALA LUMPUR – Rising costs of living are expected to hit Malaysia’s middle- and high-income households the hardest in 2024, as the government shifts to targeted subsidies for fuel and electricity, and imposes tax hikes as part of its economic reforms. Household...
Prime Minister Confident Ptp Will Drive Development of Malaysia’s Logistics And Ports Sector
Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP), a member of MMC Group is expected to continue driving the development of the logistics and port sector in Malaysia. This is in line with the Group’s commitment to invest nearly RM26 billion over the next five (5) years to build...