PETALING JAYA: The current requirement for foreign vessels to obtain a Domestic Shipping License (DSL) to carry out submarine cable repair work is not a hindrance to any such project, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. The Transport Minister said that Malaysia had never been the proposed landing site for the Apricot submarine cable project since it was announced in 2017, which … [Read more...] about Shipping license requirement does not hinder undersea cable projects, says Dr Wee
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‘Cabotage exemption policy repeal won’t affect sea cable project’
PETALING JAYA: The revocation of the cabotage policy exemption will not affect maritime data cable projects passing through Malaysia’s territorial waters, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. The Transport Minister said the current requirement for foreign vessels to obtain a Domestic Shipping Licence (DSL) to carry out marine cable repair work does not present any barrier to any … [Read more...] about ‘Cabotage exemption policy repeal won’t affect sea cable project’
Rural Development Ministry allocates RM80mil for food security
KUANTAN: The Rural Development Ministry has allocated RM80mil to implement food supply programmes in the livestock and plantation industries to ensure the country's food security. Its Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad said the allocation would be given to the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda) and FELCRA Berhad to expand and strengthen … [Read more...] about Rural Development Ministry allocates RM80mil for food security
Govt to send chicken stocks to states that have supply issues
HULU TERENGGANU: The government through the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry will send chicken stocks to states that have supply problems. Its Deputy Minister Datuk Rosol Wahid said this was a short-term solution following the closure of a livestock farm that was hit by production problems. "The ministry will identify areas that are severely affected and will … [Read more...] about Govt to send chicken stocks to states that have supply issues
Positive growth for Malaysia’s economy since transition to endemic phase, says PM
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Malaysian economy has shown positive growth since the country entered the transition to endemic phase, in turn bringing much relief to all sectors, including tourism. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said tourism was one of the main contributing sectors to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Immigration Department statistics showed … [Read more...] about Positive growth for Malaysia’s economy since transition to endemic phase, says PM