Malaysia Internet Exchange and the National Tech Association of Malaysia has issued a statement to express deep concern over the cabotage issue for submarine cable repair which has yet to be resolved. As shared by Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Khairy Jamaluddin back in, several ministries are to report back their recommendation within two weeks to deliberate on the impact that the cabotage policy exemption would have on digital investments and the shipping industry.
MyIX Chairman Chiew Kok Hin said the ‘silence’ on this issue continues ‘to cause jitters with foreign investors which had invested in internet infrastructure in and leading into Malaysia’. He added while he appreciates the government’s priority in tackling the current COVID-19 pandemic, the cabotage issue needs to be addressed immediately.
“Multinational companies and foreign investors, some of which are MyIX members, are deeply concerned with the silence on the cabotage issue,” said Chiew. “Some members are starting to believe that the issue would be ‘buried’. This situation does not bode well for Malaysia’s efforts to attract and retain foreign direct investments .”
Cabotage policy exemption for submarine cable repairs was discussed in Cabinet today. Ministers of MITI, MOF, KKMM, MOT, EPU, MEDAC & MOSTI instructed to deliberate impact on digital investments and local shipping industry. To report back in two weeks with recommendations.According to the statement, MyIX said they have learnt that five out of six ministries are in favour of reinstating the cabotage exemption for foreign vessels to conduct submarine cable repairs.
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