PORT OF TANJUNG PELEPAS BAGS TWO PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS AT HRD AWARDS 2023
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KUALA LUMPUR, 2 November 2023 – Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between Malaysian based MMC Group and Hague based APM Terminals has been named the winner of the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) Awards 2023 under the Excellence In Graduate Development (Future Worker) and Excellence In Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) category.
Held at The Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, the awards were presented to Marco Neelsen, PTP Chief Executive Officer during HRD Awards 2023 Gala Dinner, officiated by Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah Haji Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister 2. Also in attendance was V. Sivakumar, Minister of Human Resources.
Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh, PTP Chairman states PTP is proud and honoured to be recognized by HRD for its commitment to human capital development.
“This confirms and recognises all the effort we are putting in developing our human capital, creating the right work environment, and building talent that is future-proof for not only PTP but for the port industry, especially in Malaysia”.
“As Malaysia works towards having 35% of its workforce under the highly skilled category by 2030 as part of its plans to become a high-income economy, PTP will continue to further empower its workforce, and ensure an environment that encourages people to learn and be continuously developed with the support from HRD Corp.”
Speaking after the event, Marco Neelsen commented that as Malaysia’s leading transhipment hub and amongst the world’s busiest ports, PTP takes pride in trailblazing the path of sustainability for ports.
“At PTP, we see our people as valuable assets, and we continue to invest in a multitude of innovative and progressive human resource programs including in recruitment, diversity and inclusion, wellness, reward and recognition; to attract and retain top local and international talents.”
“Moreover, we have fostered our corporate culture to consider sustainability and social good in our strategic decision making, and this in turn has resulted in a wide range of opportunities to cultivate employee engagement in important causes that make a difference.”
“We are thrilled to be recognized by HRD Corp for our work in creating sustainable and best in class HR practices that supports its people and builds meaningful connections and purpose,” affirmed Marco Neelsen.
The HRD Awards is one of the most prestigious and credible events in the HR and training industry in Malaysia, thanks to the rigorous selection process, long-standing tradition, esteemed panel of judges, transparent process, industry recognition and impactful outcomes.
The HRD Awards was organised since 2001 to encourage Malaysian employers to utilise their levy effectively to train and upskill their employees.
The annual awards ceremony aims to recognise employers that have not only implemented successful human capital programmes in their respective organisations, but also contributed significantly to the nation’s human capital development landscape. It also serves as a platform to show appreciation for the training providers’ tireless efforts in improving the training ecosystem.
Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) is Malaysia’s busiest transshipment hub with the capacity to handle 13 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) annually. The port delivers reliable, efficient, and advanced services to major shipping lines and box operators, providing shippers in Malaysia and abroad extensive connectivity to the global market. PTP is currently ranked 15th among the world top container ports.
Photo caption: Marco Neelsen, PTP Chief Executive Officer represented PTP in accepting Excellence in Graduate Development (Future Worker) during the HRD Award 2023 event held at Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
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ABOUT KONTENA NASIONAL BERHAD
Kontena Nasional Berhad (KNB) is Malaysia’s premier logistics company with 50 years of experience in logistics operations. KNB began operations in 1971 when containerisation was introduced to the country.
Since its inception, it has expanded its business from just container haulage to international freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, supply chain solutions, cold chain solution and Halal logistics.
Today, KNB is one of Malaysia’s largest one-stop logistics companies providing comprehensive logistics solutions customised to customer’s requirements.
For more information, please log on to www.kn.com.my.
ABOUT MMC CORPORATION BERHAD
MMC Corporation Berhad (“MMC”) is a leading utilities and infrastructure group with diversified businesses in Malaysia and abroad under four divisions, namely Ports and Logistics, Energy and Utilities, Engineering and Industrial Development. Its key businesses under the Ports and Logistics Division includes the port operations of Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd, Johor Port Berhad, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, Penang Port Sdn Bhd, Tanjung Bruas Port Sdn Bhd and Kontena Nasional Berhad, a logistics provider. Internationally, MMC has presence in Saudi Arabia via Red Sea Gateway Terminal Company Limited, a container port terminal within the Jeddah Islamic Port.
Under the Energy and Utilities Division, Malakoff Corporation Berhad is the largest Independent Power Producer in Malaysia and its subsidiary, Alam Flora Sdn Bhd is one of the leading environmental management companies in the country. Under Gas Malaysia Berhad, MMC is the supplier of reticulated natural gas in Peninsular Malaysia operating and maintaining 2,600 kilometres of Natural Gas Distribution System network. Through Aliran Ihsan Resources Berhad, MMC provides full-fledge water services using high technology treatment in Malaysia.
MMC’s Engineering Division has played a leading role on the elevated section as well as the main contractor for the underground work package for the 51-kilometre Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (“KVMRT”) Kajang Line including 9.5 kilometres underground works. Currently, MMC is the main turnkey contractor for the entire 52.2 kilometres KVMRT Putrajaya Line. MMC has also successfully completed the 329-kilometre Ipoh-Padang Besar Electrified Double Tracking Project as well as the innovative Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (“SMART”) motorway, the first of its kind, dual-purpose tunnel in the world.
MMC is currently in the final stage of completing the Langat Centralised Sewerage Treatment Plant which will serve 920,000 Population Equivalent and Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant which will supply 1,130 million litres of treated water per day.
MMC’s Industrial Development Division develops and manages approximately 5,000 acres of industrial developments namely Senai Airport City (“SAC”) and Tanjung Bin Industrial Park (“TBIP”) in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor and Northern Technocity (“NTC”) in Kulim Kedah. The SAC, TBIP and NTC developments come under the ambit of MMC’s Industrial Development Division, operating under three companies namely Senai Airport City Sdn Bhd, Seaport Worldwide Sdn Bhd and Northern Technocity Sdn Bhd.
In other business, through Senai Airport Terminal Services Sdn Bhd, MMC is the operator of Senai International Airport in Johor Bahru – the southern aviation hub and an important gateway to Iskandar Malaysia and Kerteh Airport in Terengganu.
Enquiries
Please log on to www.mmc.com.my or call:
Nor Sazlenna Johan, Executive Corporate Communications, Kontena Nasional Berhad, tel: +6018 201 2286 / +603 7876 1933, email: noor.sazlenna@kn.com.my
Azlina Ashar, Head of Group Corporate Communications, MMC Corporation Berhad, tel: +6019 6688 990 / +603 2071 1124, email: azlina.ashar@mmc.com.my
