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Wee: Ports operating efficiently amid pandemic

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian ports have been operating at high efficiency, staying competitive and active in the dynamic but challenging global environment, says Dr Wee Ka Siong (pic). The Transport Minister said the development and expansion of Malaysian economic events were closely connected to the maritime sector. “Investments, trade, human resource, structure and, in particular, port […]

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Westports shares tumble on tariff hike delay

PETALING JAYA: Shares of Malaysia’s largest port operator Westports Holdings Bhd fell, following news that the second phase of a tariff hike will be delayed for six months until March next year. Analysts said the development was a negative surprise for the market, which had priced in a stronger second half (H2’18) outlook for the […]

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CM: Melaka to focus on port development

MELAKA: The Malay Sultanate once thrived because of Melaka’s strategic position and well-known port, as such Chief Minister Adly Zahari (pic) is determined to restore the sector as a major economic contributor to the state. He said in making this a reality, Melaka has to plan the development of a sustainable port and the first […]

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Bintulu Port eyes provision of bunkering services

KUCHING: Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (BPHB) plans to diversify into providing bunkering services at Bintulu Port for commercial vessels. The company has the Samalaju Industrial Port on the South China sea. According to group chief executive officer Datuk Mohammad Medan Abdullah, there is an increasing demand for bunkering services for vessels within Bintulu waters. He […]

Penang Port Acting Chief Executive Officer Sasedharan Vasudevan briefing the media during a tour of the port. - ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star/

Penang Port allocates RM186mil capex for two years

GEORGE TOWN: Penang Port Sdn Bhd has allocated RM186mil in capital expenditure (capex) over a span of two years. Acting chief executive officer V. Sasedharan said the bulk would go towards strengthening and expanding the capacity of the berth, which includes the purchase of two ship-to-shore cranes. Sasedharan said it would raise the container-handling capacity […]

interview with datuk seri dr wee ka siong in conjunction with 100 days in office. Thursday 11 June 2020
MOHD SAHAR MISNI/The Star

Wee: Ports operating efficiently amid pandemic

01 December 2020

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian ports have been operating at high efficiency, staying competitive and active in the dynamic but challenging global environment, says Dr Wee Ka Siong (pic). The Transport Minister said the development and expansion of Malaysian economic events were closely connected to the maritime sector. “Investments, trade, human resource, structure and, in particular, port […]

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Westports shares tumble on tariff hike delay

14 August 2018

PETALING JAYA: Shares of Malaysia’s largest port operator Westports Holdings Bhd fell, following news that the second phase of a tariff hike will be delayed for six months until March next year. Analysts said the development was a negative surprise for the market, which had priced in a stronger second half (H2’18) outlook for the […]

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CM: Melaka to focus on port development

04 June 2018

MELAKA: The Malay Sultanate once thrived because of Melaka’s strategic position and well-known port, as such Chief Minister Adly Zahari (pic) is determined to restore the sector as a major economic contributor to the state. He said in making this a reality, Melaka has to plan the development of a sustainable port and the first […]

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Bintulu Port eyes provision of bunkering services

02 April 2018

KUCHING: Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (BPHB) plans to diversify into providing bunkering services at Bintulu Port for commercial vessels. The company has the Samalaju Industrial Port on the South China sea. According to group chief executive officer Datuk Mohammad Medan Abdullah, there is an increasing demand for bunkering services for vessels within Bintulu waters. He […]

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Penang Port Acting Chief Executive Officer Sasedharan Vasudevan briefing the media during a tour of the port. - ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star/

Penang Port allocates RM186mil capex for two years

26 February 2018

GEORGE TOWN: Penang Port Sdn Bhd has allocated RM186mil in capital expenditure (capex) over a span of two years. Acting chief executive officer V. Sasedharan said the bulk would go towards strengthening and expanding the capacity of the berth, which includes the purchase of two ship-to-shore cranes. Sasedharan said it would raise the container-handling capacity […]

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Johor Port to invest RM10mil for facilities at Tanjung Bruas Port

16 February 2018

JOHOR BARU: Johor Port Bhd, which comes under MMC Ports, will invest RM10mil to set up facilities at the Tanjung Bruas Port, Melaka, to roll out the country’s first roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) service between Malaysia and Indonesia. Chief executive officer Shahrull Allam Shah Abdul Halim said the investment would be used to construct the Customs, Immigration […]

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Westports posts Q4 earnings jump of 36% to RM210m

08 February 2018

KUALA LUMPUR: Westports Holdings Bhd has reported a fourth quarter earnings jump of 36% to RM210.98mil over the previous corresponding quarter due to more favourable mix of gateway volume and investment tax allowance provided for the capitalisation of assets for the expansion at container terminals (CT) 8 and 9. This brings full year earnings to […]

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Northport, Shin Yang and Harbour-Link form strategic alliance

08 September 2017

Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, Shin Yang Shipping Sdn Bhd and Harbour-Link Group Bhd have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to firm a strategic alliance called The East Malaysia Network or TEAM Network. MMC Corporation Bhd said in a statement the MoU was aimed at achieving economies of scale through the sharing of resources such as […]

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Westports on RM10bil expansion

Westports on RM10bil expansion

28 August 2017

Westports Holdings Bhd is expected to invest up to RM10bil to double its container-handling capacity and the company will tap the bond market to partly finance this plan. Sources told StarBiz that Westports, the largest port operator in the country, was considering options from the debt market such as sukuk and other forms of borrowings […]

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Westports receives govt nod for container terminal expansion

27 August 2017

Westports Holdings Bhd’s subsidiary, Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd, has received an approval-in-principle (AiP) from the Government to expand its container terminal facilities from CT10 to CT19, which is an extension from the current CT1 to CT9 development. “With the AiP, the company will now commence and undertake the various studies required before finalising the terms […]

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