Marine industries association concerned about high freight rates
SIBU: Sarawak Association of Marine Industries (Samin) has expressed its concern that the high freight rates imposed by shipping companies, especially in the container shipping trade position, is causing adverse effects to shipyards in Sarawak and Malaysia’s marine industries. “Up to 75 per cent of a ship is made of steel and many local shipyards […]
MYIX, Pikom express concern over unresolved cabotage policy
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Internet Exchange (MyIX) together with the National Tech Association of Malaysia (Pikom) have expressed their deep concern over the unresolved submarine cable cabotage issue despite the assurance from the government in April 2021. In a joint statement today, MyIX chairman Chiew Kok Hin said the cabotage policy needs to be addressed immediately […]
Cabotage policy stays
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar James Jemut Masing is not interested in doing away with the cabotage policy as he wants to protect shipping companies in Sarawak so that they will not face any competition from outside shippers coming in. “Therefore, if I am protecting them, the shipping companies also must protect […]
Cabotage exemption reinstatement will hasten Malaysia’s vision to be tech-driven nation
KUALA LUMPUR: The reinstatement of cabotage policy exemption for submarine cable repair vessels will accelerate Malaysia’s progression towards becoming a digitally-enabled and technology-driven high-income nation by 2030, said the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (Amcham). Chief executive officer Siobhan Das said the chamber is ready to support the government in reviewing its legislative and regulatory […]
