Monday May 13, 2013
Thailand praises Penang Port
THAILAND’S Deputy Prime Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong has praised the efficiency of the Penang Port, saying it has the potential to become a strong regional port.
He said that products from Thailand’s Surat Thani province, bound for western countries, were now usually exported via the port.
“We would like to improve our ports in Ranong, Trang and Kantang Harbour which act as feeder products to Penang Port.
“With better cooperation between the two countries, we believe the logistics cost can be lowered and our products can reach the global markets at a cheaper cost,” Kittiratt said.
He was giving a talk at the ‘Penang Story Symposium: Khaw Sim Bee na Ranong and Shared History of Malaysia-Thailand Relations: From the Past to Future Cooperation’ at Eastern & Oriental Hotel in Penang on Saturday.
He said Thailand was also working to improve its transport and logistics system, including the quality of its highway and railway networks to capitalise on the economic opportunities available through the Penang Port.
Kittiratt, who visited the port on Friday, gave the thumbs up to the facility after witnessing its systems and technology in operation.
During the Thailand-Malaysia business dialogue and forum later that day, Kittiratt said the Thai Government would provide support for business folk in both countries.
“We will look into how the Thais can work closely with Malaysians in different aspects,” he said.
Among those present were Thai ambassador to Malaysia Krit Kraichitti, Thailand-Malaysia business council chairman Payungsak Chartsutipol and council co-chairman Megat Mizan Nicholas.
Tan Sri Datuk Dr Michael Yeoh gave a presentation on ‘Malaysian Economic Outlook: Strategies, Priorities and Challenges’ during the dialogue session.
- Day-care centre Tasputra Perkim in a bind
- MPSJ takes action on illegal outlets
- A taste of pure luxury
- Insurance agent dies in 18-storey fall
- A colourful story of perseverance
- Fundraiser in support of leukaemia patients
- Barca to hold training camp for Malaysian kids
- Flying 41,000km in 50 days
- A sight to behold
- Celebrities join the media and bloggers in Mother’s Day cooking competition
- Tug-of-war with queenfish Despite the myth, this species is a popular game fish among anglers
- Romancing nature’s wild side Kiwi lensman hopes to raise awareness on vanishing habitats
- Another narrow defeat for Kedah President Cup contenders go down 0-1 to TMI again in second encounter
- ‘Person of interest’ held Cops get big break in Customs deputy D-G’s murder case
- A colourful story of perseverance
- Insurance agent dies in 18-storey fall
- A fashion for giving Celebs parade down catwalk for a good cause
- Cousins keen to join walk
- Turning the spotlight on mum Local celebrities share their plans for Mother’s Day
- Special tribute to young voters Kit Siang and Guan Eng receive applause from sea of supporters
RSS
