BUKIT KAYU HITAM ICD AND PENANG PORT SDN BHD COLLABORATE TO BOOST CROSS-BORDER TRADE AND LOGISTICS IN NORTHERN MALAYSIA
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BUKIT KAYU HITAM ICD AND PENANG PORT SDN BHD COLLABORATE TO BOOST CROSS-BORDER TRADE AND LOGISTICS IN NORTHERN MALAYSIA
BUKIT KAYU HITAM ICD AND PENANG PORT SDN BHD COLLABORATE TO BOOST CROSS-BORDER TRADE AND LOGISTICS IN NORTHERN MALAYSIA
BUKIT KAYU HITAM, 21 May 2025 – In a move poised to significantly enhance the efficiency and connectivity of Northern Malaysia’s trade ecosystem, Bukit Kayu Hitam ICD Sdn Bhd (BKH ICD) and Penang Port Sdn Bhd (Penang Port), have established a strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This MOU signals a firm commitment from two pivotal players in the region’s logistics network to drive progress and unlock new opportunities.
Signed on 14 May 2025, the MOU outlines the commitment between BKH ICD, a wellrespected facilitator of seamless cross-border trade at the Malaysian-Thai border, and Penang Port, the port gateway in the northern region, to collaborate effectively. Their primary objective is to leverage their unique strengths and expertise, which have been honed through years of successful operations, to improve the flow of goods, streamline processes, and ultimately deliver greater value to businesses operating in and traversing Northern Malaysia.
BKH ICD has built its reputation as a key enabler of international commerce, providing essential customs-controlled storage, efficient container handling, and comprehensive warehousing solutions at the Bukit Kayu Hitam gateway. Penang Port, one of the cornerstones of the region’s maritime infrastructure, offers reliable access to global shipping lanes and plays a vital role in connecting local industries with international markets.
BKH ICD and Penang Port aim to create a more integrated and responsive logistics value chain by fostering closer collaboration. The anticipated benefits include reduced transit times, enhanced operational efficiency, and the development of innovative solutions that cater to the evolving needs of the trade community.
This MOU establishes a foundation for future collaboration and mutual exploration, demonstrating a genuine commitment to open dialogue and the exchange of best practices. Both organisations maintain their independence and the freedom to engage in separate collaborations, fostering a dynamic and competitive environment. Nonetheless, this MOU emphasises a collective vision for a more streamlined and interconnected logistics framework in Northern Malaysia, ultimately boosting the region’s economic growth.
Photo caption: (From left) Mr. Vimal Kumar – COO BKH ICD, Dato’ Mohamed Sharil bin Mohamed Tarmizi – Chairman BKH ICD, Dato’ Seri Dr Michael Tio, CEO BKH ICD, Dato’ Sasedharan Vasudevan, CEO Penang Port Sdn Bhd, Dato’ Seri Syed Mohamad bin Syed Murtaza, Chairman of Penang Port Sdn. Bhd and Dato’ Dr. Vijayaindiaran a/l R.Viswalingam, General Manager of Penang Port Commission.
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Kontena Nasional Berhad (KNB) is Malaysia’s premier logistics company with 50 years of experience in logistics operations. KNB began operations in 1971 when containerisation was introduced to the country.
Since its inception, it has expanded its business from just container haulage to international freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, supply chain solutions, cold chain solution and Halal logistics.
Today, KNB is one of Malaysia’s largest one-stop logistics companies providing comprehensive logistics solutions customised to customer’s requirements.
For more information, please log on to www.kn.com.my.
ABOUT MMC CORPORATION BERHAD
MMC Corporation Berhad (“MMC”) is a leading utilities and infrastructure group with diversified businesses in Malaysia and abroad under four divisions, namely Ports and Logistics, Energy and Utilities, Engineering and Industrial Development. Its key businesses under the Ports and Logistics Division includes the port operations of Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd, Johor Port Berhad, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, Penang Port Sdn Bhd, Tanjung Bruas Port Sdn Bhd and Kontena Nasional Berhad, a logistics provider. Internationally, MMC has presence in Saudi Arabia via Red Sea Gateway Terminal Company Limited, a container port terminal within the Jeddah Islamic Port.
Under the Energy and Utilities Division, Malakoff Corporation Berhad is the largest Independent Power Producer in Malaysia and its subsidiary, Alam Flora Sdn Bhd is one of the leading environmental management companies in the country. Under Gas Malaysia Berhad, MMC is the supplier of reticulated natural gas in Peninsular Malaysia operating and maintaining 2,600 kilometres of Natural Gas Distribution System network. Through Aliran Ihsan Resources Berhad, MMC provides full-fledge water services using high technology treatment in Malaysia.
MMC’s Engineering Division has played a leading role on the elevated section as well as the main contractor for the underground work package for the 51-kilometre Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (“KVMRT”) Kajang Line including 9.5 kilometres underground works. Currently, MMC is the main turnkey contractor for the entire 52.2 kilometres KVMRT Putrajaya Line. MMC has also successfully completed the 329-kilometre Ipoh-Padang Besar Electrified Double Tracking Project as well as the innovative Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (“SMART”) motorway, the first of its kind, dual-purpose tunnel in the world.
MMC is currently in the final stage of completing the Langat Centralised Sewerage Treatment Plant which will serve 920,000 Population Equivalent and Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant which will supply 1,130 million litres of treated water per day.
MMC’s Industrial Development Division develops and manages approximately 5,000 acres of industrial developments namely Senai Airport City (“SAC”) and Tanjung Bin Industrial Park (“TBIP”) in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor and Northern Technocity (“NTC”) in Kulim Kedah. The SAC, TBIP and NTC developments come under the ambit of MMC’s Industrial Development Division, operating under three companies namely Senai Airport City Sdn Bhd, Seaport Worldwide Sdn Bhd and Northern Technocity Sdn Bhd.
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Enquiries
Please log on to www.mmc.com.my or call:
Nor Sazlenna Johan, Executive Corporate Communications, Kontena Nasional Berhad, tel: +6018 201 2286 / +603 7876 1933, email: noor.sazlenna@kn.com.my
Azlina Ashar, Head of Group Corporate Communications, MMC Corporation Berhad, tel: +6019 6688 990 / +603 2071 1124, email: azlina.ashar@mmc.com.my
