Malaysia has decided to reverse an earlier decision and allow foreign vessels to repair undersea cables in its waters, its transport minister said on Friday, adding the move may be made permanent to encourage tech investments and support the digital economy. The...

PUTRAJAYA: Port Klang in Selangor and Johor's Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) remain among the top 20 main and busiest ports globally, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Loke said Port Klang recorded the highest number of containers processed last year, with 14.06...

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 23 ― Port Klang recorded the highest container handling volume in its history at 14.06 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2023 compared to 13.22 million TEUs in 2022, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) in Johor...

JOHOR BARU: Malaysia and Singapore will be meeting next month for further discussions on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), says state executive councillor Lee Ting Han (pic). The Johor investment, trade, consumer affairs and human resources committee...

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A new initiative is set to introduce cross-border drone delivery services between Malaysia and Singapore. The focus will be on critical deliveries such as urgent documents, high-value electronics, medical supplies, and perishable foods. The project is being...

“The need to restore coral reefs is evident, not only for marine life but also for the livelihood and food security of coastal communities.” SABAH is facing an increasing menace of fish bombing, with multiple incidents reported each year. Also known as blast fishing,...

SEPANG: The export of Malaysian orchids can contribute up to RM4bil a year to Malaysia’s floriculture industry due to high demands from other countries, says the head of the Department of Agriculture Floriculture Industry Unit (Floriculture Industry Development...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 — The ongoing conflict around the Red Sea would have minimal impact on Malaysia’s sea freight companies but some shipments of certain goods could still expect delays and higher freight costs, Maybank Investment said in a note issued yesterday....

A new facility in Kuala Linggi International Port (KLIP) in Malaysia has officially begun construction, Port Strategy reports, kicking off the first of 42 months of work. The $3.15 billion investment is expected to become a key hub for international trade....

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 — The additional revenue from sales and service tax (SST) expansion to 8.0 per cent from 6.0 per cent effective March 1, 2024 can benefit the rakyat in the form of cash aid, urban infrastructure and healthcare amid the ageing population in the...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 — The Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2024 is inviting tech enthusiasts and industry experts to take part in an impressive showcase of technological wonders and pioneering breakthrough. MTE, that serves as a crucial hub for innovation, inspiration...

JOHOR BARU: The one-stop centre to facilitate investment in Johor is expected to be completed this year, says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. The Mentri Besar said the centre, among the initiatives in the Johor-Singapore special economic zone (JS-SEZ), will be the first of its...

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is one of the lowest tax revenue collectors in Southeast Asia, with a tax-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio of 11.8 per cent.Malaysia University Science and Technology (MUST) economist Prof Emeritus Dr Barjoyai Bardai said Malaysia fell...

This month, the Megalift team and equipment are occupied with the handling of shipments for East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project. They have 6 units of locomotives entering via Kuantan Port and 95 units of wagons that arrived in Port Klang, both via conventional...

Domestic trade minister: Govt plans to retarget diesel subsidies by June this year. Rererence: https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/02/01/domestic-trade-minister-govt-plans-to-retarget-diesel-subsidies-by-june-this-year/115771

BANGKOK: Malaysia will join the 43rd Cobra Gold, the world's longest-running and largest multinational military exercise in South-east Asia, alongside troops from 30 nations in Thailand from February 27 to March 10.Co-hosted by the Royal Thai Armed Forces and the...

KUALA LUMPUR: Economic growth for 2023 will be below 4% as we forecast this time last year. This is positive but slower than in the past because of the transition to a new era of lower underlying growth due to the damage of Covid-19 policies. We see slower growth...

DTDC in India covers approximately 96% of the population through 16,000+ physical customer access points and has a global reach of 220+ destinations. DTDC has expanded its presence in SEA with its new Malaysia office apart from its existing...

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is implementing a scheme titled “Just-in-Time” for vessels arriving at its terminals and berths in Singapore. Our correspondent Spica reports that the purpose of this scheme is three-fold. Firstly to match vessels with...