A wooden vessel from Tawi-Tawi province travelled safely to the Malaysian Federal Territory of Labuan Island early this week, officially reviving the decades-old trade ties between the two areas. /PDI
Rithuan Ismail, Labuan Corp. chief executive officer; Azman Abidin, political secretary of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim; and Labuan Chamber of Commerce members witnessed the historic event.
The LCC facilitated the issuance of transshipment license from the Royal Malaysian Customs Department to New Quality Diamond, Nusa Aman Sdn Bhd and BGC Trading Sdn Bhd. “Depending on the weather condition, the second kumpit will be arriving in one week to load the same consignment,” Bernama quoted Tahir as saying.Idjan said the consignments are owned by New Quality Diamond.
“We have done our part in making sure the transshipment activity is revived and running smoothly. Labuan needs to diversify its industry to boost its economy, and local authorities will do their part to facilitate,” Bernama quoted Rithuan as saying.
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