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MMC PORTS’ NEWSLETTER 5

Aligned On All Fronts

Each port’s general direction and operations are bolstered through key relationships
with their city’s councils and bodies, collaborating with them on a series of areas to
ensure optimal value based on the state’s overall goals as well as the needs of its
people.

NORTHPORT TANJUNG BRUAS PORT SDN BHD (TANJUNG BRUAS PORT)

Northport, a port of Port Klang alongside Westports, sits within Located just 10km from Melaka City, Tanjung Bruas Port is
the city of Klang. The port is the primary economic driver of an important trade and logistics hub that drives the state’s
the city, with the city's rapid development being closely tied economy. By improving connectivity in terms of global trade
to the growth of the port. Northport's operations contribute networks while supporting sustainable business growth,
to economic growth by facilitating international trade and led Tanjung Bruas Port works closely with local authorities to
to the expansion of the industrial zones around Klang and its expand its operations responsibly while ensuring long-
neighbouring districts.
term progress. Its presence boosts businesses in tourism,
hospitality, and retail, while also creating many job
PENANG PORT SDN BHD (PENANG PORT) opportunities for the local community in areas like logistics,
transportation, and maritime services.
George Town is the nearest city to Penang Port. Despite
the port’s cargo terminals being across the Penang Straits
without directly impacting George Town, the port operates
a cruise terminal on the island known as Swettenham Pier
Cruise Terminal, which could affect traffic and activity in the
area during the busy cruise seasons. To ensure seamless
operations for travellers and the surrounding community alike,
the port takes proactive measures by partnering with local
government agencies and the Penang State Government,
collaborating to effectively manage traffic flow and crowd
dispersal as well as promote tourism, thus adding value and
enhancing the appeal of the island.

PTP
With the primary areas closest to PTP being Gelang Patah
and Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru, the economic relationship
between PTP and the Johor state government is deeply
intertwined. PTP’s substantial contributions to the state’s
revenue streams are crucial for its economic development, with
the port’s ability to attract foreign and domestic Investments
fueling economic activity and creating numerous business
opportunities. PTP’s close collaboration with the Johor state
government extends beyond economic contributions or
opportunities, also bolstering vital areas such as infrastructure
development, transportation, tourism, environmental, and
social matters.

JOHOR PORT
Located in the city of Pasir Gudang, Johor Port shares a strong
collaborative relationship with the Pasir Gudang City Council
(MBPG) across several key areas. These include environmental
management initiatives such as organic waste composting
(garden and food waste), as well as the planning, maintenance,
and upgrading of roads leading to the Johor Port area.