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PENANG PORT RECEIVES SIJIL MoU WITH MALAYSIA UNIVERSITY OF
PENGIKTIRAFAN TEMPAT KERJA BEBAS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MUST)
DADAH (TEKAD) AWARD
Northport took significant steps towards
Penang Port was conferred with the TEKAD empowering learning and human capital
award by the National Anti-Drugs Agency development by signing a MoU with MUST.
(AADK) Penang, marking a significant milestone The primary objective of this partnership
as Penang Port became the inaugural private was to conduct, facilitate and accommodate
enterprise to successfully fulfil the 5 key criteria programmes related to industrial training, human
stipulated in the TEKAD programme.
resource development, academic learning and
The accolade was presented by Puan Elmariah certifications, with a particular focus on the fields
Chung, Director of AADK Penang to Mohamed of ports and logistics.
Shaffi Khatri Abdulla, Head of the Penang Port’s
Corporate Services Division. Concurrently on the
same day, an awareness session was conducted JOHOR PORT ORGANISES A ROADSHOW
by an AADK officer for Penang Port employees, ON NEW FEEDER CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN
aimed at fostering a heightened understanding BATAM AND PASIR GUDANG
of the hazards associated with drug misuse.
Johor Port organised a roadshow on the topic of
“Creating Pathways to the Indonesian Outport
Business” on 7 December 2023 at Oasia Hotel
Downtown, Singapore, held alongside joint feeder
consortium comprising of Sea Navigator, MTT,
Latitude and LKC.
This was one of the strategic initiatives by Johor
Port to develop and secure container throughput
volume beyond Johor Port's boundaries by tapping
into the Indonesian Outports Market, with the Over 50 guests from major ocean shipping
roadshow primarily aiming to lay the groundwork lines, NVOCCs, and Indonesian Shippers
for potential feeder operators to establish the first such as Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper and Riau
leg connectivity to tranship Intra Asia Cargoes Andalan Pulp & Paper attended the event.
from Batam Hinterland in Pasir Gudang.

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING PENANG PORT REACHES HIGHEST EVER
(MOU) WITH THE TRANSPORTATION, MONTHLY VOLUME FOR CONTAINER
PORTS, AND SHIPPING BUREAU (TPSB) OF HANDLING
YANGPU ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONE
Penang Port achieved an extraordinary milestone
Northport and TPSB of Yangpu Economic with the attainment of its highest-ever monthly
Development Zone inked an MoU aimed at volume for container handling, successfully
enhancing trade links between Port Klang surpassing all previous records. This remarkable
in Malaysia and the Hainan Province in the
People's Republic of China. The signing of achievement was attributed to the hard work,
MoU was a significant step forward that sealed dedication, and excellent service provided by the This milestone further reinforces Penang
both parties’ commitment to collaborate by incredible team at Penang Port, supported by the Port's position as a leading port in the region,
sharing respective experiences, expertise, state-of-the-art facilities, efficient operations, and highlighting its commitment to continuous
technical capabilities, resources, and commitment to customer satisfaction that the port growth and innovation as a key player in
knowledge, with a focus on enhancing various offers. connecting businesses locally and globally.
aspects of the maritime industry.
PTP PARTICIPATES IN THE SMART GREEN PORT PRESENTATION AT THE 2023 UNITED
JOHOR PORT AND PETCO TRADING NATIONS CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE (COP28)
LABUAN COMPANY LIMITED (PTLCL) REACH
NOTABLE MILESTONE CELEBRATING 100 CEO of PTP, Marco Neelsen was featured in a special presentation titled 'Smart Green Port: A Story
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LNG BUNKERING OPERATION from Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia' during the COP28 event held on 10 December 2023 at
Malaysia Pavilion, Expo Dubai City. The session was dedicated to sharing the inspiring journey of
Johor Port proudly celebrated the successful PTP, which has evolved from a small fishing village into Malaysia's largest transhipment terminal with
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completion of its 100 LNG Bunkering Operation a remarkable capacity to handle 13 million TEUs annually.
in collaboration with PTLCL, PETRONAS’ trading
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arm. The momentous success of the 100
LNG bunkering operation demonstrates Johor PENANG BRIDGE SUNSET CRUISE SET TO ELEVATE STATE'S TOURISM EXPERIENCE
Port's commitment to providing efficient Marine
Services to support the growth of the LNG Penang's tourism industry has been further bolstered with the eagerly awaited soft launch
business in Malaysia. The event also emphasises of the Penang Bridge Sunset Cruise. Departing from Pangkalan Raja Tun Uda ferry terminal
the collective dedication of both Johor Port and in George Town, this cruise offers breathtaking views of the world-renowned Penang Bridge
PETRONAS to advancing sustainable Marine against the backdrop of a mesmerising sunset. With a capacity of 100 passengers per cruise,
Services and strengthening Malaysia's position the experience is designed to ensure a personalised, exclusive, and enjoyable atmosphere for all on
as an LNG Bunkering Hub offering reliable and board.
cost-competitive cleaner energy solutions.
PENANG PORT ORGANISES OCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT DAY
Penang Port organised the Opening Ceremony
of Occupational Safety, Health and Environment
Day 2023. The ceremony was officiated by
Dato' Sasedharan Vasudevan, CEO of Penang
Port and attended by Hairozie Bin Asri, Director
of the Department of Occupational Safety and
Health Penang (DOSH).