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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...
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...