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Malaysia emerging as key hub in Asean’s digital future
Driven by rapid digital adoption and increasing foreign investments, Asean is one of the world’s fastest-growing technology markets. The World Economic Forum projects that the region’s digital economy will grow from US$300 billion to an estimated US$1 trillion over...
Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: Transformative or Tempting?
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone has a compelling argument. But it may not be as transformative as it is touted to be. Malaysia and Singapore launched the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) in January 2025. Located in the Malaysian state of Johor...
Malaysia builds Southeast Asia’s longest railway tunnel, a key milestone for ECRL project
MALAYSIA: Deep beneath Malaysia’s Titiwangsa mountain range, engineers are steadily progressing on what will become Southeast Asia’s longest railway tunnel. This tunnel, a critical part of the ambitious East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, will span 16.39 kilometres,...
SG’s logistics rents fall by 6.2% in H2 2024
Singapore’s logistics rents fell by 6.2% in the second half of the year 2024 (H2 2024) but remained unchanged year-on-year (YoY), according to a Knight Frank report. Despite this, Singapore is amongst the markets expected to see growth in the next 12 months,...
Transport Ministry to offer incentives for cargo firms to switch to ECRL with new policy, easing heavy vehicle congestion
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The Transport Ministry (MOT) will introduce a policy to encourage cargo and transport companies to utilise the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) service as an alternative to heavy vehicles on roads. Its minister Anthony Loke said the policy would...
Malaysia My Second Home programme open to applications from any country, not just China, says Tiong
KUALA LUMPUR (March 8): Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sin has emphasised that the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme is not meant only for Chinese nationals but is open to applicants from any country worldwide. He said that through...
Most heavy vehicle licences suspended last year for violating safety, says Loke
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 247 heavy vehicle operation licences were suspended last year, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. For violating road safety standards, 23 vehicle permits were also suspended, Loke added. He noted that suspensions can be up to 90 days for...
Johor’s readiness in question as RTS Link nears completion: Infrastructure, traffic, rising land prices, and cost of living concerns grow
JOHOR BAHRU: Even before the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) deal was finalised, OCBC had already observed companies looking to establish a presence in Johor. Now, with the RTS Link nearing 50 per cent completion and...
Bintulu Port’s 6.4 pct growth cements its status as regional logistics powerhouse
KUCHING (Feb 24): Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) has achieved an impressive growth trajectory, recording a 6.4 per cent increase in total cargo throughput, reaching 52 million tonnes in 2024, up from 48 million tonnes in 2023. This milestone underscores BPHB’s...
Kale Malaysia Maritime Single Window launched at Port Klang
Kale Logistics Solutions's Malaysia Maritime Single Window (MMSW) was officially launched by Anthony Loke Siew Fook, Minister of Transport, Malaysia on February 17, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The implementation of Kale’s MMSW at Port Klang has meant an immediate...