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ON THE HORIZON

MMC Ports plans to deliver another breakthrough year in terms of port performance, with the rest of the year’s planned measures
aimed towards generating even more value for Malaysian trade while leveraging strong intra-Asia trade volumes and superior
connectivity. All hands are on deck to make meaningful strides amidst a turbulent global economic outlook for 2025, especially
with a weaker global growth forecast of around 3.0% as of June due to heightened policy uncertainties, persistent inflation rates,
and escalating geopolitical risks.
Despite this, Malaysia itself has stayed resilient with a 4.4% GDP growth for the second quarter of 2025, largely driven by a strong
domestic demand from households and businesses. To continue this positive momentum into Q3 and beyond, all MMC Port
companies are continuously upgrading their capabilities and services in line with new operating landscapes, as well as exploring
further avenues for growth and expansion.

NORTHPORT PENANG PORT

On 1 July 2025, Port Klang Authority (PKA) established a With a complex global trade landscape and ongoing events
regulation restricting hauliers from exiting or entering the port in mind, Penang Port is firmly committed to maintaining the
with loads exceeding the permissible Gross Vehicle Weight or Port’s performance to meet its objectives, adopting an agile
Berat Gabungan Kenderaan (BGK). Due to this, hauliers are no and proactive approach to its operations for the following
longer allowed to transport two units of 20-foot containers in quarters. The Port is also implementing strict controls and
a single trip. With more trips now being required as a result, rigorous monitoring of its operations to ensure effective cost
Northport anticipates a 30% increase in haulier movements at management.
the terminal gates during the upcoming months.
On the digital front, Penang Port is upgrading its Terminal
Besides that, the new revision of tariff rates by PKA will take Operating System to enhance operational efficiency and
effect in three phases, with the first phase starting on 15 July resource management through smart automation, allowing
2025, followed by the second phase in January 2026 and the for automated task assignments (of prime movers and yard
third phase in January 2027. The implementation of these new cranes), optimised routes, minimised re-handling, and improved
rates, which are aimed at strengthening the Port’s economic equipment utilisation and terminal throughput.
resilience, is expected to support capital investments and
enable the Port’s infrastructure upgrades and future expansion. TANJUNG BRUAS PORT

PTP
In line with its long-term growth objectives, the Port is planning
several key developments to enhance its operational capacity
PTP will focus on implementing its digital transformation and and capabilities. Notably, Tanjung Bruas Port has secured
operational excellence agenda during the upcoming quarter, an additional plot of land, Lot 15769, for the construction of a
working to scale intelligent systems, automate operations, modern warehouse that will enhance storage and handling
and strengthen data-driven decision-making across all fronts. of increasing cargo volumes. By Q4, Tanjung Bruas Port is
These objectives will be achieved through a series of initiatives, anticipated to commence a 30-acre land reclamation project
including: in partnership with Kumpulan Melaka Berhad. As part of the
development, an additional 600-meter jetty with a depth of 18
• Pilot implementation of Agentic AI modules for Smart
Operations to automate vessel planning and optimise container meters will be constructed, linked to a new trestle that connects
yard operations in real-time, improving efficiency, reducing the jetty directly to the reclaimed land.
delays, and maximising asset utilisation. Once completed, these initiatives will result in a significant
increase in Tanjung Bruas Port's handling capacity from the
• Data Intelligence & Decision Support through the expansion
of the Data Lake and Analytics Stack and the development current 1.2 million FWT to 5 million FWT per year. In addition,
of PTP’s internal AI assistant ChatPTP, which will enhance container yard capacity will expand from 50,000 TEUs to
predictive analytics and incorporate AI-supported 250,000 TEUs annually.
decision-making, respectively.
JOHOR PORT
• In-house development of a Contract Lifecycle Management
System (CLMS) platform to digitalise the full contract lifecycle-
from initiation and negotiation to approval, renewal, and archival. Johor Port continues to chart a positive trajectory in 2025,
supported by steady demand across its non-containerised cargo
• Optimisation of the Vehicle Booking System to streamline gate segments. Strong growth in Liquid Bulk is being driven by the
operations by aligning truck arrivals with container availability, commissioning of new jetties, enhancing the Port’s handling
which minimises congestion and reduces truck turnaround time. capacity and service efficiency. At the same time, Breakbulk
• Launch of “CyberDay” Digital Awareness & Literacy Drive as volumes are gaining momentum, underpinned by the surge in
a yearly internal initiative to promote cybersecurity awareness, data centre developments and associated project cargo in Johor.
digital responsibility, and safe technology practices among port
staff. These encouraging trends reinforce Johor Port’s position as a
strategic gateway for industrial and regional growth. While the
Dry Bulk segment reflects moderation in line with global market
conditions, the robust performance of Liquid Bulk and Breakbulk
highlights the Port’s resilience and adaptability in capturing new
opportunities.