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MMC PORTS’ NEWSLETTER 9

Elevating Communities

Besides governmental bodies and other parties, all ports also prioritise the welfare and prosperity
of the local citizens living around the port’s vicinity, engaging them through a series of contributions,
development initiatives, and employment opportunities.

NORTHPORT JOHOR PORT

Northport promotes community engagement in addressing Johor Port actively engages with the surrounding community
the needs and aspirations of the local community. through various initiatives aimed at fostering strong community
These initiatives include education, health, livelihood support ties, promoting local development, and creating opportunities
and other initiatives that contribute positively to the community. for mutual growth. These initiatives include:
• Career talk for students at nearby school: The initiative • CSR: Environmental sustainability projects such as Air
aimed at nurturing the local community, particularly the Environment Management System to reduce pollution, health
younger generation, by providing valuable insights and and wellness programmes, and support for underprivileged
guidance to students aspiring to pursue careers in the port groups. Johor Port also ensures compliance with standards
sector. such as the Environmental Quality Act (EQA) 1974.
• Northport Apprenticeship Programme: The programme • Participation in exhibitions: Johor Port participates in
attracted individuals from the Port Klang community and local and regional exhibitions to showcase its operations,
offers a comprehensive curriculum that encompasses both innovations, and contributions to the economy.
technical and soft skills training, making them an ‘industry-
ready’ workforce and placing them on a specific career • Career talks: Johor Port actively collaborates with
path. government agencies and other relevant stakeholders
to support talent development and enhance graduate
• Festive CSR programme: Northport shared the joy of the employability. This includes participation in career fairs,
festive celebration with the underprivileged community Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
to reflect its commitment as a responsible corporate programmes, capacity-building initiatives and other lifelong
organisation. These activities also aim to instil positive learning opportunities aimed at strengthening the local
values of respect and care for the less fortunate including workforce’s knowledge and capabilities in line with the
the elderly, orphans, homeless individuals and persons current industry needs.
with disabilities. The programme involves the contribution
of hydroponic equipment and a comprehensive briefing on • Collaborations with universities: Johor Port partners with
hydroponic farming for school children. local universities such as Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
to analyse and monitor ships emissions. It also offers
PENANG PORT structured internship programmes with local universities
to offer students hands-on experience in port operations,
logistics and related fields.
Penang Port actively supports the local community
through various Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. • Educational visits: The Port regularly hosts students and
Some recent activities during Ramadan 2025 include: community groups for educational visits to the port, offering
firsthand insights into port operations, logistics and the
• Contributing cash to five food vendors at the Butterworth importance of maritime trade.
Ramadan Bazaar to provide free food to visitors.
• Supporting Masjid Daerah Seberang Perai Selatan for TANJUNG BRUAS PORT
Program Ihya Ramadan 2025.
• Distributing Bubur Lambuk to ferry passengers, port users, Tanjung Bruas Port demonstrates strong commitment to its
and the community at Masjid Jamek Perai. CSR ideals by implementing initiatives that benefit the local
community and promote sustainable development. Through
• Extending Sumbangan Kasih Aidilfitri to 12 Asnaf families programmes like TBP Prihatin, the port actively engages in
listed by Pusat Zakat Penang. various outreach activities, including charitable contributions
and disaster relief efforts to assist underprivileged
PTP groups. Additionally, Tanjung Bruas Port also works with
local associations such as Japerun Pantai Kundor and
On the human capital front, PTP works with Johor Talent Jawatankuasa Pembangunan dan Keselamatan Kampung to
Development Council and other parties to develop impactful assist the poverty-stricken community through the distribution
programmes that nurture skilled talents, facilitate knowledge of essential supplies.
exchanges, and support local economy, paving the foundation
for sustainable industry growth.
Additionally, PTP collaborated with State Education Department
and multiple other state parties to launch the following CSR
initiatives:
• Back to School Programme: School supplies donated to
170 students in the Gelang Patah vicinity.
• Bubur Lambuk Perdana Distribution Programme: 3,000
bubur lambuk containers distributed to local mosques, B40
neighbourhoods, and homes around Johor Bahru.
• Mahabbah Ramadan Programme: Food supply box and
RM150 cash vouchers distributed to 250 underprivileged
families within Mukim Tg Kupang and Johor Bahru.