The Ministry of Transport Sarawak (MOTS) hosted a meeting via Zoom with stakeholders regarding the cabotage policy in Sarawak. The objective of the meeting was to discuss the way forward for the policy in Sarawak and to achieve a consensus on the matter.
Chaired by Minister of Transport Sarawak YB Datuk Lee Kim Shin, the meeting began with his welcoming remarks. MIMA then presented the findings of its recent study, “The Effectiveness of the Cabotage Policy Liberalisation in Sabah and Sarawak”. Director-General Datuk Dr. Sabirin Ja’afar and Senior Researcher Cdr Ang Chin Hup led the presentation as representatives from MIMA. The meeting continued with stakeholders sharing their views on the report, the policy, and the liberalisation.
Minister of Transport Sarawak chaired the meeting
Senior Researcher Cdr Ang Chin Hup (R) (right) was assisted by research assistant Muhamad Dom Din
Participants and stakeholders in discussion during the meeting
The two-hour discussion from MOT, MIMA, and notable stakeholders was indeed impactful – participants had agreed that cabotage policy must be reviewed as well as strengthening the cabotage policy in Malaysia, to protect our local shipping industries and national waters.
MIMA extends its hearty gratitude to the Ministry of Transport Sarawak for the opportunity to participate in this meeting. It provided a platform for stakeholders and participants to gain an understanding of a crucial policy in Malaysia.
