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Four factories in Johor linked to fatal blaze lacked safety compliance, say fire officials
JOHOR BARU, Dec 6 — A lack of adherence to operational requirements and faulty fire prevention systems were identified as key causes of a deadly fire at four factories in the Southern Industrial Logistics Clusters (SILC) in Gelang Patah, last October. Utusan...
Singapore spillover of data centres benefits Malaysia’s Johor
Businesses in Johor are reporting a boom driven by new data centres pivoting from being based in Singapore, industry insiders say, as Kuala Lumpur looks to banish long delays in developing the Malaysian border territory. Johor ranked 2024’s fastest-growing data...
Transport Ministry forms committee to review maritime law, port Acts
KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry has formed the Malaysia Maritime Law Revision Committee (MLRC) to review and update the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (MSO) 1952 and the respective Port Acts to ensure they remain relevant and effective in the face of evolving...
Johor’s Forest City SFZ to focus on banking, logistics for economic growth, says MB
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 27 –– The Forest City Special Financial Zone (SFZ) has identified two main sectors as its main focus areas, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He said services for the first sector will be provided on Pulau Satu, while services for...
Malaysia’s logistics sector just got safer with the launch of Volvo’s new trucks, here’s how
Trucks get a bad rap for being intimidating road companions, but looks like Volvo is trying to flip that narrative with its safety technologies. Not only that, but Volvo Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s (Volvo Trucks) latest range of heavy-duty trucks are also...
Malaysia-India ties strengthened through Anwar’s visit – Indian Ministry of External Affairs
NEW DELHI: The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has described the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent official visit to India, as marking a significant milestone in strengthening the partnership between the two nations. Its official spokesperson...
Transportation sector key driver of job creation and ASEAN growth, says DPM Fadillah
KUALA LUMPUR: The transportation sector has emerged as a key driver of job creation and economic growth within the ASEAN region, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Speaking at the 30th ASEAN Transport Ministers Meeting here today, he said that...
Malaysia: Selangor Powers Data and Logistics Growth
Selangor is intensifying its focus on infrastructure development to bolster key industries such as data centres and logistics, aligning with its commitment to driving investment and economic growth. Addressing industry-specific needs, the state government aims to...
HSR decision still pending as existing projects are a ‘priority’: Malaysia minister
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Cabinet has yet to discuss reviving the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project, as the government focuses on completing existing transport links that will support economic development and sustained growth, said Finance Minister...
Transport Ministry proposes new logistics hub in Nilai or Enstek
Minister Anthony Loke said the location is ideal due to its proximity to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and its strategic connectivity via highways linking the northern, southern, eastern, and western regions of Peninsular Malaysia. “We have initiated...