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Wee: Ports operating efficiently amid pandemic Westports shares tumble on tariff hike delay CM: Melaka to focus on port development Bintulu Port eyes provision of bunkering services Penang Port allocates RM186mil capex for two years
 
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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 […]

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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 […]

MIRI PORT AUTHORITY – NEVER ENDING QUEST FOR QUALITY

24 August 2008

Miri Port Authority (MPA) has continuously implemented quality improvement programs to enhance and improve its services delivery system. Recently MPA has achieved another milestone in its pursuit towards quality management it won the Chief Secretary Ministry of Finance Quality Award (AKKSUKK) 2005. The Award is given yearly to government agencies which have demonstrated excellence in […]

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‘PANSTAR V. PS001S’ MAIDEN VOYAGE TO SABAH

24 August 2008

Panstar V. PS001S’s maiden voyage to Kota Kinabalu Port on 28th March 2006 was well receive by Sabah Ports Sdn. Bhd. (SPSB). This was the first direct call by a container vessel from the Far East to Sabah which marked the beginning of another milestone in the shipping fraternity that augurs well for Sabah Ports […]

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SAPANGAR BAY NEW CONTAINER PORT

25 July 2008

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Westports sets 2 world records for productivity

01 January 2008

The terminal operator achieved a speed of 665 moves per hour in the first hour of operations and moved 4,427 TEUs within 10 hours TERMINAL operator Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd said its operations team has set two new world records for productivity on November 17, despite heavy rain and wet conditions. The first record was […]

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Kuching Port Celebrated 44th Anniversary

21 August 2007

Historically, Kuching started the import and export activities at Ban Hock Wharf as early as 1948. In order to have port facilities for trading and economic advancement of the state, Kuching Port Authority (KPA) as set up at Tanah Puteh. It became the first organized port in Sarawak, serving the state and the people, and […]

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Biodiesel Seen To Asset Edge at Kuantan Port

21 August 2007

“For those who are planning to set up a biodiesel plant, rest assured that Kuantan Port is ready to receive you. We have proven track record in promoting investments in the petrochemical and palm oil industries and presently handles over 3 million tonnes of liquid cargo annually. To further enhance and to make Kuantan Port […]

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Brunei Darussalam Hosts the 9th APA Sports Meet

17 August 2007

Brunei Darussalam is honoured to host the ASEAN Ports Association Sports Meet for the second time since the 3rd APA Sports in 1991. The 9th APA Sports Meet was successfully held in Bandar Seri Begawan from 25th to 29th June 2007. The event was participated by a total of 323 participants and officers from 8 […]

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TANJUNG CITY MARINA

17 August 2007

Penang is viewed by many to be a suitable location for a marina that will anchor itself as the flag ship for all marinas along the west coast of peninsula Malaysia. Loacated in the midst of historic Georgetown, integrated with its other well known attractions, it will compliment other recreational marine detinations in the region […]

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THE OPENING ADDRESS BY THE A.P.A CHAIRMAN AT THE 31st APA MEETING AT YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA 15- 17 NOVEMBER 2006

16 August 2007

Datin Paduka O. C. Phang, General Manager, Klang Port Authority & APA Chairman 2004 – 2005 “It is a pleasure for me to attend our Asean Ports Association meetings, in particular, our annual Main Committee Meetings, like this one we are about to have over the next few days. It is occasion where I get […]

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Forging Malaysian Ports’ Business Synergies

14 August 2007

I’m delighted to announce the inaugural issue of “The Port Factor”, an offical publication of the Asean Ports Association Malaysia (MAPA). The newsletter is aimed to stimulate interest and to keep readers abreast with the Malaysian ports and shipping industry such as port management and operations, port planning and development, marketing, training, technology, safety and […]

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