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KUALA LUMPUR, 26 June 2023 – Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between Malaysian based MMC Group and Hague based APM Terminals has been selected to be part of the Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I), a Government to Government (G2G) project between Malaysia and Australia that aims to spearhead the country’s decarbonising effort in the maritime industry and to foster inclusive growth through sustainable infrastructure in Southeast Asia.
The news was shared during Malaysia Maritime Week 2023, attended by Kitack Lim, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, Dato’ Jana Santhiran Muniayan, Secretary General of Malaysia Transport Ministry and Captain Hj Mohamad Halim Ahmed, Director General of the Marine Department of Malaysia.
Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh, PTP Chairman in a statement shared that PTP is delighted to be part of the project, aspiring to foster inclusive growth through sustainable infrastructure in Southeast Asia and especially in Malaysia.
“PTP is committed to assist Malaysia’s effort in decarbonising the country’s maritime industry and therefore catalysing Malaysia’s and global commitments.
Marco Neelsen, PTP Chief Executive Officer echoed the sentiment by stating that PTP is honoured to be recognised by both Malaysia and Australia Government for our commitment to sustainability.
“We relish this opportunity to work closely with both parties, especially through the Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I) project team and hope that a successful implementation of this initiative will become a game changer in transforming the maritime industry in Malaysia.”
“Sustainability is core to our business, and we are committed to finding innovative ways to empower the agenda. This means that sustainability is embedded into everything that we do – from how we manage our business, to how we operate as a terminal operator, to how we support and contribute to the societal development objectives of the country,” added him.
As Malaysia’s leading transhipment terminal and amongst the world’s busiest ports, PTP takes pride in trailblazing the steps of sustainability.
During the event, PTP also received recognition from the Marine Department of Malaysia to pilot a special project in Malaysia through the Green Tug and Pilot Boat initiatives.
With an existing comprehensive decarbonisation roadmap already in place, PTP received the recognition to be the sole port operator to pilot the project in Malaysia through the Green Tug and Pilot Boat initiatives after PTP had successfully completed all the requirements set forth by both Malaysia Government via the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and by International Maritime Organization (IMO) respectively.
The announcement was made by Marine Department’s Task Force GV2050 during their presentation of Report of the Implementation of GV2050 in Malaysia (Phase 1) to Captain Hj Mohamad Halim Ahmed, Director General of the Marine Department of Malaysia.
Photo caption: (From left to right) Dr. Jonathan Beard, Maritime Specialist of Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I), Shaun Mooney, Executive General Manager Commercial of Port of Melbourne, Australia, Captain Hj Mohamad Halim Ahmed, Director General of the Marine Department of Malaysia, Melissa Clarkson & Marco Neelsen, Chief Executive Officer of Port of Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd.
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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
