The government will keep pushing for the adoption of 5G and other advanced digital technologies to improve the country’s seaports and strengthen Malaysia’s position in the global maritime industry.
Additionally, he said, the new Cybersecurity Act plays a crucial role in safeguarding Malaysia’s seaports. “This means it is a sector that needs to consistently adhere to global cybersecurity standards,” he said. He pointed out that Port Klang, comprising Northport and Westports, climbed two spots to 11th in the rankings of the world’s top 100 busiest container ports for 2023, according to the Lloyd’s List’s One Hundred Ports 2024 Report.
“For the record, over 90% of Malaysia’s exports are transported by sea. Efficient ports also reduce the cost of trade, making a nation’s goods more competitive in the global market,” Gobind said.