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Johor Port Strengthens Commitment to ESG with Launch
25 FEB 14-28 FEB Northport Hosts 40th Regiment Annual Training Camp
of Sustainability Framework and Roadmap
Johor Port achieved a key milestone with the launch of its Sustainability Northport hosted the 40th Regiment of the Royal Army Engineers
Framework & Roadmap, themed Anchoring Sustainability for a Better Regiment or Rejimen Askar Jurutera Diraja (RAJD) for its Annual
Tomorrow. The event highlighted the Port’s ongoing commitment Training Camp, Series 1/2025. Throughout the two-week training
to environmental care, social responsibility and good governance. camp, participants went through various military training activities,
The launch was attended by key stakeholders, industry experts, and including marching, five-kilometre brisk walking, basic fitness tests
government representatives. In a special message, Johor Port CEO, Mr. and technical training. Towards the end of the programme, a shooting
Md Derick Basir expressed pride in the completion of the Framework training session was conducted at Lapang Sasar Bukit Jugra to enhance
and emphasised its importance in guiding Johor Port toward a more the shooting skills of the 40th Regiment members.
sustainable future.
Members of MMC Ports Host Chinese New Year Dinner
The event also featured an Integrity Pledge Signing Ceremony by Mr. 7 FEB
K.C. Low, Johor Port's Head of Corporate Affairs, reinforcing the port's PTP, together with Johor Port, hosted a Chinese New Year Dinner to
stand on ethical practices. Participants took part in knowledge-sharing express appreciation for its stakeholders, extending festive joy to its
sessions on Section 17A Corporate Liability and How to Say No to customers, business partners and anyone who has contributed to the
Corruption, strengthening awareness on integrity and compliance. This ports’ success. All guests were warmly welcomed by PTP’s CEO, Mark
initiative reflects Johor Port’s continuous efforts to become a resilient, Hardiman, and Johor Port's CEO, Md Derick Basir. Distinguished in
ethical, and forward-looking port. attendance were Johor Port Authority's (JPA) Chairman, Dr Haji Rosnan
Fathlal, and General Manager of JPA, Dato’ Monaliza Suhaimi, among
others.
Meanwhile, Penang Port also organised the dinner to connect with its
key partners in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration at
Eastern & Oriental Hotel, Penang. In line with the festivities, vibrant
cultural performances, including the traditional Chinese festive drum,
lion dance performance, and mask-changing performance, were held.
Dato' Seri Syed Mohamad bin Syed Murtaza, Chairman of Penang
Port and Dato' Sasedharan Vasudevan, CEO of Penang Port were in
attendance to welcome Penang Port's key partners.

PTP Receives Eight New Electric Rubber-Tyred Gantry
18 FEB
(e-RTG) Cranes
This delivery was part of a procurement agreement signed with Mitsui
E&S Co., Ltd. in November 2022, marking the fourth batch of 35 cranes
ordered under the agreement.
These cranes will serve to strengthen PTP’s existing RTG fleet,
significantly enhancing handling capabilities while ensuring the
terminal continues to deliver exceptional service standards as the
leading transhipment hub. They will also support the demands of the
newly launched Gemini network.
PTP Conducts Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) of LNG
15 FEB
Bunkering
This significant achievement involved the LNG dual-fuel container ship
Bangkok Express, which has a capacity of 23,660 TEUs and operated
by Hapag-Lloyd AG, and the LNG bunker vessel MT Paolina Cosulich.
This milestone marks PTP's dedication to enhancing its competitive
edge in the global market by facilitating clean and efficient maritime
operations. The port partnered with PETCO Trading Labuan Co., Ltd.
and Hapag-Lloyd on this pioneering initiative.
Northport Wins Excellence in Automotive Sustainability
17 JAN Management Best Practices Award at MCOTY 2024
Northport was honoured with the Excellence in Automotive
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Sustainability Management Best Practices award at the 20 Malaysia
Car of the Year (MCOTY) 2024. The prestigious award event was
co-organised by Mobility Media Sdn. Bhd. and the Malaysia Automotive,
Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii), an agency under the Ministry of
Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). The award was presented by
the Deputy Secretary General (Industry) of MITI, Datuk Hanafi Sakri,
to Northport’s CEO, Fakhrul Azhar Tajudin.
PTP Celebrates its 25th Anniversary
16 JAN
Northport Hosts Final Training of Exercise Mantis PTP marked the soft launch of its 25 Anniversary Celebrations at the
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13-21 FEB
Series 11/2025 Foyer of Block B, Wisma PTP, officiated by PTP CEO, Mark Hardiman
This was a bilateral military training initiative between the Malaysian and attended by over 400 staff. As PTP celebrates 25 years since its
Army and the Canadian Armed Forces that focused on enhancing operations began in 2000, PTP has grown from humble beginnings to
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capabilities to respond to Chemical, Biological, Radiological, become one of the world’s leading container terminals - ranked 15
Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNe) threats. The session involved both busiest globally, 5th most efficient, and Malaysia’s largest transhipment
collective and individual training to strengthen interoperability hub. For this, the port extends its deepest gratitude to all PTP staff
between the forces, which supports the national agenda in crisis members, valued customers, business partners and stakeholders for
preparedness. making this incredible 25-year growth possible.