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Nov Visit From UMT Students for Work-Based Learning at PTP
11 PTP hosted a group of students from the UMT for their Work-
Based Learning programme. The visit aimed to provide students with
hands-on experience and insights into the port industry to support
them in their Final Year Project. During the visit, students were given
a comprehensive tour of PTP's terminal and facilities, followed by
interactive sessions with various departments where they learned
about port operations, safety rules and procedures and the innovative
technologies that PTP utilises. Picture 16expand

Nov Northport Hosts Working Visit from the International
26 Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) Japanese Foundation
In conjunction with the IAPH Workshop with Malaysian ports, Northport
welcomed delegates from the IAPH Japanese Foundation. The
workshop focused on key areas, including digital transformation in
container logistics, cruise port revitalisation, decarbonisation and
hinterland connectivity. The event brought together representatives
from six Japanese ports: Tomakomai, Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Nov
Osaka and Kobe. 10 SPT Services Hosts Site Visit to the Solid Product Jetty
SPT Services welcomed the Commander of Division 3, Major
General Dato' Indera Zahari Mohd Ariffin, for a site visit to the Solid
Product Jetty to witness all ongoing operations in the Pengerang
Integrated Complex area.

Nov Johor Port Welcomes Mayor of Majlis Bandaraya Pasir
23 Gudang (MBPG) for an Official Visit
Johor Port welcomed YB Dato’ Haji Mustaffa Kamal Dato’ Haji
Shamsudin, the newly appointed Mayor of MBPG and his delegation for
an official visit. During the visit, a meeting was convened to exchange
insights and explore potential areas for collaboration, followed by a
comprehensive tour of the Port's facilities and operations.

Nov Barry Callebaut Delegation Visits Johor Port
20 Johor Port welcomed a delegation from Barry Callebaut,
the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and Nov Nordic Chamber Delegation Visits to Penang Port
cocoa products. Led by Ms. Zarinah Begum Kamal Batcha, Regional 8 Penang Port received a visit from H.E. Mrs Anne Vasara,
Freight Operation Manager, the delegation of 15 representatives Ambassador of Finland to Malaysia, H.E. Morten Paulsen, Ambassador
focused on engagement and knowledge-sharing during the visit. The of Norway to Malaysia, H.E. Niklas Wiberg, Ambassador of Sweden
visit commenced with a detailed corporate presentation by Johor to Malaysia, and delegations from Nordic Chambers, who were all
Port, showcasing its comprehensive operations, innovative logistics welcomed by Dato' Sasedharan Vasudevan, CEO of Penang Port.
solutions and its strategic role in facilitating regional trade. The delegations had the opportunity to explore the port’s state-of-
the-art facilities, including the North Butterworth Container Terminal,
Butterworth Deep Water Wharves, Prai Bulk Cargo Terminal and SPCT
Nov Visit By Johor Bahru Chinese Chamber of Commerce and
18 Industry (JBCCCI) to PTP through its Penang Ferry Cruise.
The visit was led by Dr Lim Meng Soon, JBCCCI's Chairman of the Nov Northport Receives Courtesy Visit from Komander Jurutera
Port and Logistics Committee and was joined by other committee 6 Medan Barat (KJMB)
members and chamber representatives, including manufacturers Northport welcomed a courtesy visit from the KJMB, Brigadier General
and freight forwarders. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Ts. Roshdan Ahmad to discuss the planning of the MANTIS Exercise
Prakash Thurairasasingam, PTP's Head of Commercial, and Eric Series 11/2025 and to view the designated drill location. The MANTIS
Yap, Head of Business Development. The delegation participated in Exercise Series 11/2025 is scheduled to take place in February 2025 at
productive discussions with PTP, delving into avenues for collaboration the Northport terminal.
while exploring how PTP’s capabilities and initiatives could support
their businesses while aligning with Johor’s broader economic
transformation.
Nov Visit by the Ambassador
14 of the Argentine Republic
to Penang Port
H.E. Marta Laura Gabrieloni,
Ambassador of the Argentine
Republic to Malaysia, was welcomed
by Dato Sasedharan Vasudevan,
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
Penang Port. She embarked on an
engaging journey through Penang Nov Penang Port Receives a Visit from the Ambassador of
Port's maritime gateway, and 5 Romania to Malaysia
underwent productive discussions Penang Port hosted a visit from H.E. Mrs Nineta Bărbulescu,
focused on strengthening trade Ambassador of Romania to Malaysia to discuss and explore potential
partnerships and exploring new collaborations while forging new productive relationships with Penang
opportunities for collaboration. Port. This meeting opens doors for more economic and business
She also took a firsthand tour of opportunities, strengthening the ties between Malaysia and Romania.
the port's operations aboard a pilot
boat.