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ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION

PTP Plants 1500 Mangrove Samplings Northport Participates in the ASEAN Green Hydrogen
Conference 2024: Reshaping The Economy Through
The Engineering & Facilities and Finance Division of PTP has H Technology
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successfully planted 1500 mangrove samplings in a continuous
collaborative project with Perbadanan Taman Negara Johor Northport participated in the ASEAN Green Hydrogen
(PTNJ) on conserving the mangrove swamp ecosystem Conference 2024, an event dedicated to exploring
in Tanjung Piai. This is following the initial 1030 planted and advancing the role of green hydrogen in reshaping the
during 1Q2024 by the Human Capital Management Division. economy of the ASEAN region. The conference, organised
The whole project will involve planting activities with expert by RoomofLeaders, served as a platform for industry leaders,
supervision from PTNJ spread across 6 plots of land equalling policymakers, researchers and stakeholders to collaborate
13.4 hectares. in the burgeoning field of green hydrogen.

Northport Participates in the ESG Positive Impact Awards Northport and MPC Jointly Organise the Electric Vehicle
Showcase Battery Management Guideline (Industry Self-Regulation)
Workshop
Northport attended the ESG Positive Impact Awards
Showcase, organised by The Star Media Group. The event Northport and MPC jointly organised the EV Battery
provided an opportunity for Northport to gain insights into Management Guideline (Industry Self-Regulation) Workshop
innovative practices and successful strategies in ESG initiatives. with industry players at Wyndham Acmar Klang. The workshop
By observing and engaging with the latest award recipients, aimed to gather valuable insights from industry experts and
Northport aims to enhance its own sustainability efforts to key stakeholders to develop a comprehensive EV Battery
positively impact the community. Management Guideline through industry self-regulation.
Participants engaged in discussions and shared best practices
to ensure the guideline addresses the challenges of EV battery
PTP Eco Lestari Programme management, promoting environmental sustainability, safety,
and industry efficiency.
PTP together with Johor Port Authority and Kelab Alami
Mukim Tanjung Kupang organised the Eco Lestari 3R
environmental programme, which focused on establishing Northport and MBDK Collaborate in the Circle of Life
a greener, conservation-centric culture amongst the community. Community Garden Initiative
30 school children were also appointed as environmental
ambassadors, selected from three selected schools within the Northport and the Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) announced
Gelang Patah area, namely SK Pendas Laut, SK Tg Kupang and a collaborative initiative aimed at fostering sustainable urban
SMK Tg Adang. agriculture through an innovative large-scale vertical farming
project. This initiative is set to expand urban farming in Klang,
promoting local community engagement and integrating
Northport, MITI, MPC and Marii Jointly Organise principles of the circular economy.
Regulators’ Session for EV Workshop
For this project, Northport and MBDK will work closely with
schools, mosques and residents of the nearby housing areas
The primary objective of this collaborative workshop was to to ensure the community is at the heart of the initiative. By
establish a comprehensive framework covering the storage, engaging these groups, the project aims to educate and
logistics, recycling, repurposing and responsible disposal of inspire the local community about the benefits of sustainable
EV batteries in a collective effort with industry regulators, agriculture.
jointly developing guidelines to create a safer and more
sustainable EV ecosystem for Malaysia.

Penang Port Celebrates Earth Day 2024
Demonstrating its commitment to sustainability in conjunction with Earth Day, 50 Penang Port employees alongside
100 students and teachers from SK Mak Mandin, Butterworth came together to plant 250 Calamansi Lime saplings around
the school grounds. This initiative was carried out in line with Yayasan Amal Tuan Yang Terutama Yang di-Pertua
Negeri Pulau Pinang and the State Housing and Environment EXCO’s collective goal during Earth Day for the planting of
one million trees in a day.