Malaysia retains seat in IMO, a boost for image in global maritime industry

Malaysia secured 142 votes - the third highest among 24 other candidates in the same category - compared with 131 votes in 2017, which put it in ninth place.said the re-election of Malaysia as a council member under Category C is important as it will boost the country's image in the global maritime industry.

Loke said the organisation is set to introduce several initiatives next year, including a lower sulphur fuel cap for vessels which represents a new beginning for the global shipping industry. Others in this category are Bahamas, Belgium, Chile, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kenya, Kuwait, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, the Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand and Turkey.

In a statement today, Malaysia's Foreign Ministry said the country was re-elected for the 2020-2021 term at the IMO council elections held on Nov 29 during the 31st regular session of the IMO assembly at its headquarters. Meanwhile, Malaysia Shipowners' Association chairman Datuk Hak Md Amin said the association would continue to support the government in ensuring that Malaysia becomes a maritime nation.

Cc: 1rmf5

المملكة العربية السعودية أحدث الأخبار, المملكة العربية السعودية عناوين

Similar News:يمكنك أيضًا قراءة قصص إخبارية مشابهة لهذه التي قمنا بجمعها من مصادر إخبارية أخرى.

Emulate South Korea to develop Malaysian export industry, says Dr MSEOUL (Bernama): Malaysia should emulate South Korea in applying global thinking to further develop the export industry, and not merely depend on the domestic market, says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. develop an education and higher learning ecosystem accessible to ALL first. you're handicapping yourself by favouring small segment and giving free edu loans that you'll never see again.
مصدر: staronline - 🏆 4. / 75 اقرأ أكثر »

Malaysian film industry in for better times following co-production agreement with AustraliaPUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian film industry is in for better times following the signing of a co-production agreement between Malaysia and Australia in Syd...
مصدر: theSundaily - 🏆 25. / 51 اقرأ أكثر »