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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

27 MAR Maiden Call of Damietta Express at PTP
PTP welcomed the maiden call of Damietta Express-Hapag-Lloyd AG’s latest Hamburg-Express-class fleet and a key carrier within the newly
launched Gemini Cooperation network. Notably, Damietta Express also underwent Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) of Liquefied Natural
Gas (LNG) bunkering. Beyond receiving a new vessel at its terminal, this marked the beginning of a strong and promising collaboration with
Hapag-Lloyd, while also reinforcing PTP’s distinction as Malaysia’s first terminal to facilitate such sustainable and eco-efficient operations.

Northport Strengthens its Sustainability Initiatives with
11 MAR the Acquisition of 12 Electric Bikes
IKMAL Hosts ‘Hari Raya Cookies Package Handover Northport reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability
25 MAR
Ceremony’ to Seafarers at Northport with the acquisition of 12 electric bikes. The handover ceremony
was held at Northport C Building, where the vehicle manufacturer,
In conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration, Ikhtisas Kelautan
Malaysia (IKMAL) held the ‘Hari Raya Cookies Package Handover Blueshark Ecosystem Sdn Bhd, delivered the newly acquired
Ceremony' at Wharf 8A, Northport. The event was witnessed by the electric bikes to Northport. The Blueshark R1 electric bikes will
Deputy Minister of Transport, YB Datuk Haji Hasbi bin Haji Habibollah. replace the existing motorcycles used by the Port Auxiliary
The initiative, organised by IKMAL with support from port and maritime Police, Conventional Cargo Services, Commercial - Vehicle
organisations, was a gesture of appreciation for the dedication and Transit Centre, Finance - Documentation Centre and Corporate
commitment of seafarers, especially those who continued serving Services - Administration.
during the festive season. PTP Participates in 2025 MSME Sustainability Series:
25 FEB Charting the ESG Path for MSMEs
Penang Port and RTM Penang Kongsi Rezeki
14 MAR
Held at DoubleTree by Hilton, Johor Bahru and organised by SME
Penang Port organised an Iftar event at the Crowne Plaza Penang Corporation Malaysia, this significant event aimed to empower
Straits City Hotel, inviting officers and representatives from various micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in adopting impactful
government agencies in Penang. Through events like these, the environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. PTP's Head
port is committed to supporting the local community and sharing the of Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Sustainability (HSSES),
blessings of Ramadan. Khairul Amalin Abd Rahman, delivered a compelling presentation,
sharing PTP's sustainability journey and outlining practical strategies to
Northport Hosts the Outreach Programme 2.0 with
12 MAR encourage ESG adoption throughout our supply chain.
Northport Stakeholders - Akademi Dalam Industri Siri 2
Organised by the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) and 26 FEB Northport Receives Recognition at the 2024 Low Carbon
attended by Northport’s stakeholders, this programme aimed to Cities Award
enhance industry collaboration by engaging stakeholders in workforce Northport was recognised as one of the recipients in the ‘Low Carbon
development, focusing on the Akademi Dalam Industri initiative. Zone’ category at the 2024 Low Carbon Cities Award. The award
The programme serves as a platform to identify upskilling and reskilling presentation ceremony was held at Sofitel Hotel Kuala Lumpur
needs, strengthen industry involvement and foster networking Damansara, with Northport’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Fakhrul
opportunities for businesses. Azhar Tajudin, receiving the award on behalf of the company.