Kuantan Port Fun Ride 2024 – Breakwater Challenge

The Kuantan Port Fun Ride 2024 – Breakwater Challenge successfully took place last weekend. This exciting cycling event marked the 4th edition of the fun ride since 2017, and this year, it was held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Kuantan Port, drawing around 500 participants from across Malaysia. Also joining us in the program was #bikeisable from Malaysian Advocates for Cerebral Palsy, a support group for children with special needs & cerebral palsy.

Cyclists gathered at Wisma Kuantan Port before sunrise, buzzing with anticipation for the 25-kilometre ride. The scenic route covered Kuantan Port, Sungai Ular Beach, and the surrounding village, including Kuantan Port’s breakwater, offering breathtaking morning views.

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IMPOSITION OF SERVICE TAX FOR LOGISTIC SERVICES

Dear Valued Customers and Port Users,

Kindly refer to the announcement made by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) regarding logistics services tax treatment.

The above announcement is subject to further directives and/or guidelines from the relevant tax authority.

 

 

Kuantan Port and Malaysian Rail Link Sdn Bhd Forge Transformative Partnership

Kuantan Port has achieved another significant milestone by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Malaysian Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL). This landmark agreement heralds the start of a transformative collaboration for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) freight transportation services.

The MoU was signed by Mr. Lee Chun Fai, Chairman of Kuantan Port and Group CEO & Managing Director of IJM Corporation Berhad, and Dato’ Sri Darwis Abdul Razak, Chief Executive Officer of MRL. The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Minister of Transport, YB Loke Siew Fook, at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, symbolizing a new era in logistics by shifting freight transportation from road to rail via Kuantan Port.

In a concurrent development, Perodua also signed an MoU with MRL, represented by its President and CEO, Dato’ Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad.

The ECRL spur line’s direct connection to Kuantan Port is set to revolutionize the movement of goods, enhancing connectivity and efficiency between the West and East Coasts of Malaysia. This partnership aims to deliver competitive logistics costs and improved delivery times for both imports and exports.

Through this strategic partnership, Kuantan Port is poised to play a pivotal role in the nation’s economic growth, paving the way for innovative and efficient logistics solutions.

Kuantan Port Golf Tournament in Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Port of Kuantan

In celebration of the Port of Kuantan’s golden jubilee, Kuantan Port hosted a golf tournament with 85 participants, including our valued stakeholders from clients and government agencies.

The tournament took place at the picturesque Mahkota Golf & Country Club in Kuantan. The 18-hole event used a ‘Stableford system 36 — handicap of the day’ format, and participants enthusiastically completed the course in just four hours!

Congratulations to all the winners! We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated and supported us.