State allocation of RM300 mil to upgrade Miri Port

MIRI: An allocation amounting to RM300 million has been approved by the state government to improve efficiency of the Miri Port to the maritime sector, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Uggah, who is also Second Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development, said port performance in an economy was crucial for trade competitiveness. “The port […]

Miri Port Authority to be catalyst for economic growth

MIRI: The Miri Port Authority (MPA) has been selected by the Sarawak government to conduct a review of the Sarawak Port Master Plan. The goal is to make it possible for the agency to serve as a trade gateway for the northern region and to offer effective port services. MPA chairman Paulus Palu Gumbang said […]

Plans afoot to take Miri port a notch higher

MIRI: Several proposals have been put forward to take Miri Port Authority (MPA) which is crucial to the nation’s economic development, particularly the city of Miri, to the next level. The State government is aware of the significance and contribution of the port to the development of the state, said Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and […]

MPA’s Creative, Innovation Centre opens

MIRI: Miri Port Authority (MPA) is committed to providing an excellent environment for career development among its employees through creativity, said its chairman Paulus Palu Gumbang. This was said after he declared open the Miri’s Port Authority Creative and Innovation Centre today. “This is required to meet the current and future needs of our customers […]

Ministry to ensure Miri port achieves mission

KUCHING: The Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development (MIPD) will support Miri Port Authority (MPA) in achieving its vision and mission to be the catalyst for economic development in the northern region of Sarawak. Deputy Minister Datuk Majang Renggi assured this during a working visit to MPA. “Ports play a very important role in the […]

New berthing terminal at Miri Port

MIRI: The Miri Port Authority is constructing a new berthing terminal to cater to strong demand and improve operation efficiency at the port. Work on the terminal located on the opposite side of the river is scheduled for completion by June next year. Upon completion, all vessels engaged in the oil and gas industry would […]

Port Authority appreciation dinner postponed

MIRI: The Miri Port Authority appreciation dinner, scheduled for today at Mega Hotel here has been postponed until a later date as part of Covid-19’s preventative measures. In a statement released yesterday, it said that the decision was made following the advice from the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) and the declaration as a pandemic […]