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GELANG PATAH, 17 October 2023 – Port of Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP), a joint venture between MMC Group and APM Terminals was named as the best in administration for transshipment terminal by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) during the Integrity, Governance, and Anti-Corruption Convention 2023 (KITA 2023).
Held at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) on 16 October 2023, the event was officiated by Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Also present were Chief Commissioner of MACC, Tan Sri Azam Baki and Sabah State Secretary Datuk Seri Safar Untong.
Organized for the first time to encourage companies and organizations to adopt the best governance practices recommended by MACC through its advisory services, the event also aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of MACC’s advisory services in helping companies and organizations improve their governance and prevent corruption.
Commenting on this achievement, PTP Chairman, Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh states this latest recognition underscores PTP’s commitment and effort to continuously uphold the highest standards of integrity in all business dealings and foster positive workplace culture that promotes transparency, accountability, and ethical behaviour at all levels.”
“Good corporate governance and integrity are crucial aspects of PTP’s business agenda in driving sustainability performances as our governance framework is based on the highest principles of transparency and accountability. Such focus has helped promote strong ownership and accountability of compliance and ethics at all levels, including among our staff, customers, business associates and other stakeholders.”
Marco Neelsen, PTP Chief Executive Officer remarks that PTP firmly believes combating corruption is not just a legal obligation but a moral imperative.
“We are committed to transparency in our sustainability efforts and maintains a zerotolerance policy towards any form of corruption. This includes bribery, fraud, extortion, and any other unethical practices.”
“In line with our ESG Framework launched in March 2023, PTP has established the PTP Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) Policy and Framework and Competition Law Compliance Policy as part of our initiatives to strengthen practices in governance. To date, 100% of our employees have completed the ABAC training to effectively mitigate risks of breaches in policies.”
To further cultivate good governance, we also implement an ongoing training on the Raid Protocol with the objective of improving employees’ preparedness during raids. The PTP Raid Protocol is closely tied to the governance policies, as it encompasses measures to be implemented as well as guidelines and restrictions in managing regulators during raids.” said Marco.
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: Haflil Feiruz Muhammad Feisol, PTP Head of Legal and Company Secretarial (left) represented PTP in accepting Best Administration For Transshipment Terminal Award during the Integrity, Governance, and Anti-Corruption Convention 2023 (KITA 2023).
Photo caption: Held at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), the Integrity, Governance, and Anti-Corruption Convention 2023 (KITA 2023) was officiated by Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Also present were Chief Commissioner of MACC, Tan Sri Azam Baki and Sabah State Secretary Datuk Seri Safar Untong.
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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
