GELANG PATAH – 4 January 2024 – Port of Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP), a joint venture between MMC Group and APM Terminals, today announced the appointment of Mark Hardiman as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 2nd January 2024.
Mark Hardiman will succeed Marco Neelsen, who steps down from the role after seven (7) successful years at the helm since 2016. Mark Hardiman was formerly the Chief Executive Officer at Port of Salalah, Oman.
Mark brings a wealth of experience and expertise to PTP, having held various leadership positions as Chief Operations Officer and Managing Director at Khalifa Bin Salman Port, Bahrain, and General Manager for the Africa, Middle East and India (AMI) Region under the APM Terminals Regional Office Dubai, U.A.E.
Mark is well-known for his passion for people, purpose, and results, and has a proven track record of success in port management, with a strong dedication to safety and success in complex situations including with governments, and at ministerial level for issues such as concession negotiations.
Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh, PTP Chairman in a statement, remarked PTP is delighted to welcome Mark as PTP’s new Chief Executive, after an extensive, global search.
“Mark is a dynamic, values-driven business leader who has a diverse background of experiences and an excellent track record of delivery in the global port, maritime and logistics industry. PTP is looking forward to Mark realising the full potential of PTP as one of the leading regional transshipment hubs in the Straits of Malacca which delivers long-term growth and value for all its stakeholders.”
Mark Hardiman expressed his excitement about joining PTP and leading the company into its next chapter.
“I am honoured to be part of PTP, an established regional transshipment hub with a long and successful track record in the industry. I look forward to working with the Board of Directors and the team and am confident in our ability to achieve our growth plans and further cement our strong relations with our clients.”
Port of Tanjung Pelepas is Malaysia’s busiest transshipment hub with a capacity to handle 13 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent unit) annually. The port delivers reliable, efficient, and advanced services to major shipping lines and box operators, providing shippers in Malaysia and abroad extensive connectivity to the global market. PTP is currently ranked 15th among the world’s top container ports.
Azmi & Associates has released a number of articles over the month of December and January. Click on the links below to read the article(s).
- Is a Shipbuilding Contract Considered a Sale of Ship Contract? The Malaysian Law Perspective
- The Use of Emojis in Business Communications: Exploring Emojis & Acceptance in Contracts
- Malaysia’s Revised SRI Fund Guidelines: Overview of the Key Changes
- Dissatisfied with Stamp Duty Assessments – What’s Next?
- Setting Up of Family Office in Malaysia
- Strategic Considerations in Arbitration
Exciting News! Join us in extending heartfelt congratulations to Kevin Roch on his well-deserved promotion to Business Development Manager at AMCHAM.
Kevin has been an integral part of the AMCHAM family since 2017, playing a pivotal role in driving our membership success over the years. His dedication and hard work have truly made a significant impact on the Chamber’s growth.
In his new role, Kevin will not only continue to lead membership initiatives but also spearhead the development of key partnerships for the Chamber. We have no doubt that his strategic vision and leadership will bring continued success and growth to AMCHAM.
Let’s celebrate Kevin’s accomplishments and wish him all the best in this exciting new chapter!
But that’s not all! We’re also thrilled to announce Cherylanne Ignatius’ promotion to the role of Government Relations Executive – Committees after a fantastic year as a Chamber Associate.
Cherylanne, our first hire through the Chamber’s Fresh Graduate program, has consistently showcased exemplary dedication and contributions to AMCHAM. We are delighted that she sees us as a place for personal and professional growth, and we look forward to seeing her flourish in her new role.
Join us in congratulating both Kevin and Cherylanne on their well-deserved achievements! Here’s to continued success and growth within the AMCHAM family!
The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) hosted a thought-provoking VOX ISKL event titled ‘Creating a Better World: From Empathy to Impact,’ marking the ninth installment in the VOX ISKL series, a platform specially created to inspire, inform, and ignite conversations both within the school itself and the wider community about topics that matter.
Led by co-director and founder of Inspire Citizens, Aaron Moniz, the meaningful workshop dived into how we move beyond empathy to designing and implementing projects with positive impact and the role parents can play in helping their child/ren contribute to a more sustainable future.
Whether it is a simple everyday task such as showing how to sew on a button or mending a tear through to committing our skills, passion, and competencies to a cause we are interested in – our actions collectively create a school community that becomes a center for impact.
During the workshop, Aaron got the audience to design their own ethical impact project and experience for themselves how our students learn about global citizenship, service, and sustainability.
Watch the VOX ISKL playlist on ISKL’s YouTube channel and head on to iskl.edu.my/community/events/ to register for the upcoming VOX ISKL workshop with language expert, Dr. Gianfranco Conti!
For more information, please visit www.iskl.edu.my.
On 16 January, AMCHAM, along with US-ABC hosted the 2024 welcome reception to welcome our new Ambassador-Designate, H.E. Edgard D. Kagan at EQ Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
Our first event of the year saw an amazing turnout of over 90 members. The new ambassador’s introduction and participation in the Q&A session added value to the event, especially with his focus on Malaysia and Southeast Asia’s potential. The emphasis on supply chain improvements and his commitment to working on various projects in his role as an ambassador sparked interesting discussions among the members.
The briefing was followed by a networking session which took place on the top floor of the hotel, offering a majestic view of the Kuala Lumpur cityscape. It provided a delightful and conducive environment for members to connect and build relationships.
Special thanks to EQ Hotel Kuala Lumpur for partnering with us in providing the space for this event. For those who missed out on this opportunity, there will be a Penang edition of this Welcome Reception on 6 February at Amari SPICE Penang.
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In response to the recent development of the COVID-19 reported cases, The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) encourages the implementation of the COVID-19 Management Plan provided by the Ministry of Health (MOH) where necessary in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. This includes the use of Home Surveillance Order (HSO), MySejahtera under Act 342.
Below are the Press Statements provided by MOH dated on 18 December 2023, 20 December 2023 and 29 December 2023 and news updates for reference.
- Employers must recognize HSO certificate for those who have contracted COVID-19
- Health Ministry sets up 234 Vaccination Centres to Boost Immunization
Please note that the following Press Statements are in Bahasa Malaysia:
