Maritime players heading for Indonesian expo
SIBU: The Sarawak Maritime Industry Association (SAMIN) will participate in an exhibition organised by the Indonesian Ship Owners Association at the Jakarta International Expo on May 15-17. SAMIN chairman, Dr Renco Yong said, the event named Sea Indonesia 2023 will showcase the latest products, technology and services in the maritime shipping industry. “It is shipbuilding […]
Tiang to investigate whether revised quit rent has exceeded 100 pct
SIBU: Deputy Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Minister Michael Tiang has pledged to look into the truth behind whether the revised quit rent that took effect on Jan 1, 2023, has exceeded a 100 per cent increment. The Pelawan assemblyman said that it was announced that the increment of the quit rent is not […]
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 […]
Call to allow shipyard employees to resume work
SIBU: The Sarawak Maritime Industry Association (Samin) has requested the state government to consider allowing shipyard workers who have completed their vaccination doses be allowed to return to work. Its president, Dr Renco Yong said it was time the workforce in the industry to be fully restored. According to him, the pandemic has affected Samin’s […]
Paloh planned as marine park under 12MP
SIBU: The state’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Industrial Terminal and Entrepreneur Development (Mintred) is planning to develop Tanjung Manis Marine Engineering Park at Paloh under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). This is because Paloh has the suitable location for bigger vessels, said its minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. “Paloh will provide […]
