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Indonesia accelerates Batam development as maritime logistics hub

Borneo Bulletin

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July 11, 2026

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Malay Mail

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· Jul 8, 2026

Malaysia aims to be leading regional maritime hub with Port Klang’s Third Terminal, says Anthony Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Malaysia aims to become a leading maritime hub in South-east Asia through the development o...

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 9, 2026

Malaysia berpotensi muncul hab kargo udara serantau

SUBANG: Malaysia berpotensi muncul sebagai hab kargo udara serantau sekiranya proses pengendalian di lapangan terbang, khususnya pelepasan kastam, dipercepat dan diselaraskan bagi meningkatkan kecekapan rantaian logistik negara. Menteri Pengangkutan, Anthony Loke Siew Fook berkata, usaha itu penting memandangkan pengangkutan udara menjadi pilihan utama bagi penghantaran barangan bernilai tinggi seperti cip semikonduktor, produk elektrik dan elektronik ... Read more The post Malaysia berpotensi muncul hab kargo udara serantau appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 23, 2026

Malaysia must build future-ready maritime economy

Malaysia must build future-ready maritime economy

BERNAMA

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· Jun 23, 2026

Business : Malaysia Must Build Future-ready Maritime Economy -- Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must build a future-ready maritime economy, anchored by resilient ports, a diversified energy architecture, innovative digital infrastructure, secure shipping corridors, and robust regional cooperation.

Ghanaian Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

Maritime sector key to economic transformation, job creation – Transport Minister

The Minister for Transport, Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has described the maritime sector as a critical driver of Ghana’s economic transformation and job creation, reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening maritime education and industry development. He said the government recognised the strategic role of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in producing the skilled workforce needed The post Maritime sector key to economic transformation, job creation – Transport Minister appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

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Related coverage for "Indonesia accelerates Batam development as maritime logistics hub": Malay Mail — Malaysia aims to be leading regional maritime hub with Port Klang’s Third Terminal, says Anthony Loke. Utusan Malaysia — Malaysia berpotensi muncul hab kargo udara serantau. Borneo Bulletin — Malaysia must build future-ready maritime economy. BERNAMA — Business : Malaysia Must Build Future-ready Maritime Economy -- Loke. Ghanaian Times — Maritime sector key to economic transformation, job creation – Transport Minister