Labuan Port Authority, Labuan Corp, Megah Port Join Hands To Boost Cruise Tourism

By Jailani Hasan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Labuan Port Authority (LPA), Labuan Corporation and Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd (MPM) have joined forces to strengthen cruise tourism development in Labuan, leveraging their respective expertise to attract more cruise liners to the island.

MRT Corp, TNB Forge Partnership To Advance Sustainable Rail Infrastructure, Energy Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) and Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) have forged a strategic partnership to advance sustainable energy solutions and the development of more energy-efficient rail infrastructure.

Malaysia's Ports To Accelerate Decarbonisation, Develop Green Bunkering Hubs - Loke

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ports must accelerate decarbonisation efforts to meet the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) requirement to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

All Approvals For Bunkering Licences, Permits To Be Handled By MOT Starting Feb 1, 2027 - Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Transport (MOT) will be the single lead agency to approve bunkering licences and related permits starting Feb 1, 2027, said its Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

ECRL Extension, Pinglu Canal Set To Enhance Regional Land-sea Connectivity

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The proposed extension of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) to Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, will create new opportunities for Malaysia to strengthen regional connectivity, particularly following the opening of China's Pinglu Canal, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

MOT Seeks Tax Incentives To Encourage Local Shipbuilding, Vessel Repairs

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Transport Ministry (MOT) has proposed tax incentives under Budget 2027 to encourage more Malaysian vessels to be built and repaired locally, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

Anwar At Roundtable With Leading Chinese Companies On AI, Robotics Potential

SHANGHAI, Sept 23  (Bernama) -- A roundtable discussion with industry leaders from 21 leading Chinese companies here focused on various high-impact sectors, including semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, as Malaysia explores high-value strategic investments, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia Targets 90 Pct ICAO Effective Implementation Score By 2028

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is targeting an International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Effective Implementation (EI) score of at least 90 per cent by December 2028 under the Malaysia Aviation Safety Plan 2026-2028 launched today.

Malaysia Yet To Decide On Compulsory Aviation Carbon Tax - Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has yet to decide whether to implement a compulsory carbon tax for the aviation sector, although the country remains committed to the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.