ISKANDAR PUTERI Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The deployment of 52 electric prime movers (e-PMs) at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) is set to enhance operational efficiency while accelerating the port’s transition towards greener terminal operations, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.
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- Loke said Malaysia, being at the centre of global trade with 96 per cent of the country’s trade moving by sea, must balance rapid port expansion with environmental stewardship.
- On government initiatives, Loke said the Transport Ministry would ensure that ports were not left to spearhead the green transition alone.
- Loke also commended local manufacturer TTM for producing the e-PM fleet domestically, saying home-grown technology would create high-skilled employment opportunities, strengthen local supply chains and enhance Malaysia’s regional capabilities in green maritime technology.
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