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
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
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
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
Cabotage policy issue to be discussed at National Export Council meeting
Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek said implementation of the cabotage policy, particularly involving export companies in Sabah, will be discussed at next month's meeting of the National Export Council.
Mon Dec 28 2015
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024