On 11 June 2024, Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP), a member of MMC Group, successfully clinched this year’s Industry Excellence Award or Anugerah Kecemerlangan Industri (AKI) for the Services Sector in Category 4, reflecting its dedication to merit and pursuit of high performance.

This esteemed accolade recognises PTP’s admirable achievements and contributions as a leading player in the maritime industry, celebrating its status as a source of national pride among the top companies in the country.

Mark Hardiman, Chief Executive Officer of PTP, received the award from YB Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry at the awards ceremony held at the Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The event, graced by YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister, celebrated the winners and participants.

AKI was introduced by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) in 1991 to recognise outstanding Malaysian companies and to encourage their continuous improvement in products and services rendered, garnering its reputation as the nation’s premier corporate recognition award. The Category 4 of the Services Sector award is specifically for domestic companies with a sales turnover of more than RM100 million.

PTP is incredibly honoured to receive this prestigious award from MITI, as this recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the entire team at PTP.

PTP’s strategic approach to continuously enhancing efficiency and optimising operations, with strong emphasis on safety, has been crucial in maintaining Malaysia’s competitive edge in an increasingly competitive global market.