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Loke Announces National Shipping Policy Proposal to Boost Local Industry
PUTRAJAYA: A national shipping policy will be introduced to guide the local shipping sector in exports and imports, and create new job opportunities, announced Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said that the proposal for this policy was raised during the meeting of...
Govt stands firm against Isreali companies’ investment, activities in Malaysia – Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has never prevented any company from investing in the country but remains firm in its stance not to allow Israeli-owned companies to conduct their activities here, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said. In fact, the firm stance...
Singapore Endures More Port Delays as 90% of Container Ships Arrive Late
Congestion at the Port of Singapore has gotten so bad that 90 percent of container ships are arriving at the site later than scheduled, Singapore’s transport minister Chee Hong Tat told the country’s parliament on Tuesday. According to Chee, 77 percent...
SKDS Subsidised Diesel Control System 2.0 – subsidy refund applications open July 1, says finance ministry
The Malaysian government will begin accepting applications for subsidy refunds for recipients of the subsidised diesel control system 2.0 (SKDS 2.0) from July 1, the ministry of finance has announced. The SKDS 2.0 subsidy facility is offered exclusively...
Transport minister announces RM10m allocation to boost seafarer skills and knowledge
GEORGE TOWN, June 29 — The government, through the Skill Development Fund Corporation (PTPK), is allocating RM10 million this year for seafarers to improve their knowledge and skills, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook. He said this reflected the...
JOHOR-SINGAPORE CAUSEWAY AT 100: MOMENTOUS YET MUNDANE
he land connection that links Singapore to Johor is now one hundred years old. The Causeway has had an eventful century, as it witnessed the passing of the steamship era, survived the travails of World War II, and accompanied both Malaysia and Singapore to...
Malaysia seizes 106 illegal e-waste containers
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has seized 106 containers of dangerous electronic waste over the last three months and busted an illegal waste import syndicate after a tip-off from a watchdog group, a minister said. Tens of millions of tons of e-waste are produced globally...
Malaysia’s Johor starts coastal clean-up following reported spread from Singapore oil spill
INGAPORE: Johor has started coastal clean-ups and activated coastal patrols and monitoring activities in Kota Tinggi district following an oil spill in Singapore last week that released around 400 tones of fuel into the sea. Clean-ups began on Friday (Jun 21) morning...
Anthony Loke says robust maritime industry will boost Malaysia’s economic growth, security
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — A robust maritime industry not only bolsters economic growth but will ensure Malaysia’s ability to protect its interests and respond effectively to emergencies, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said that emphasising and expanding the...
Malaysia lacks professionals in quantum computing
KUALA LUMPUR: Challenges such as high costs, specialised maintenance requirements, limited local infrastructure, and a shortage of skilled professionals in quantum computing are holding Malaysia back. Nanotechnologist and Asia Pacific University of Technology and...