Malaysia waives rules for ships working on undersea cables from June 1
Cabotage policies regulate shipping or trade activities in a country's waters or airspace.
Thu May 30 2024
Indonesian Consul's claims on cabotage policy hampering trade inaccurate, confusing - Wee
The statement by an Indonesian Consul in Sabah pertaining to the use of wooden hull ships and smaller vessels in Malaysian and Indonesian waters by linking them with the cabotage policy is inaccurate.
Thu May 19 2022
Malaysia justified in protecting local shippers under cabotage policy
It will prepare domestic players to participate in future cable repairing or larger projects while positioning M'sia as a data centre hub.
Sun Nov 14 2021
Cabotage policy not solely to blame for Malaysia's non-involvement in Apricot - Wee
The current cancellation of the cabotage policy exemption is only for repair works and does not prevent the entry of foreign investments.
Thu Sep 30 2021
Tech giants seek meeting with new Malaysian PM on foreign ship cable waiver
Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Amazon are seeking to meet Ismail Sabri to ask that foreign vessels be allowed to repair undersea cables.
Sat Sep 04 2021
MYIX, PIKOM express concern over unresolved cabotage policy
Industry sources have stated that new submarine cables that were planned to land in Malaysia have now been put on hold by foreign investors.
Thu Jul 22 2021
Cabotage policy - Lets get clever
There are two strong opposing views on the issue of the cabotage policy impacting the undersea internet cable industry.
Thu Apr 08 2021
Cabotage exemption reinstatement will hasten Malaysia's vision to be tech-driven nation
Das said the chamber is ready to support the government in reviewing its legislative and regulatory measures under MyDIGITAL.
Wed Apr 07 2021
Wee clarifies on undersea cable project
Malaysia's cabotage policy was not the reason why giant technology companies skipped the country in their plans to install undersea cables.
Sun Apr 04 2021
Cabot Corp to invest in new sustainable rubber technology in Malaysia
Azman says the investment by Cabot is a testament to Malaysia's resilient business environment and promising returns to investors.
Fri Feb 26 2021
Time to revisit cabotage policy liberalisation in Sabah
With shorter repair time of undersea cable, Sabah would be able to capture numerous new and enormous opportunities.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Decision on cabotage exemption revocation was not done unilaterally - Wee
The revocation of the cabotage exemption that previously allowed foreign vessels to carry out undersea communications cable repair works in Malaysian waters was not decided unilaterally.
Tue Nov 24 2020
Govt finding ways to reduce prices of goods in Sabah and Sarawak - PM
Among the strategies was to produce as much food or crops as possible using the abundant natural resources available in these two states.
Fri Sep 25 2020
Cabotage policy exemption means cheaper goods
Transport Deputy Minister Datuk Ab Aziz Kaprawi said the exemption, effective June 1, was requested by leaders of the two states.
Mon Aug 07 2017
Cabotage policy exemption enables entrepreneurs to export at competitive prices - Irwan
The cabotage policy exemption from June 1 will enable more entrepreneurs in Sabah to export their products at competitive costs.
Sun May 07 2017
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024