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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Transport Ministry to examine port usage at Malaysia-Thailand border locations and Penang, aiming to strengthen logistics networks and economic development in the cross-border region.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul opened a new integrated border road between Bukit Kayu Hitam and Sadao, replacing the historic Danok crossing to boost regional connectivity and trade.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul launched a new road alignment linking Malaysia's Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS Complex with Thailand's Sadao CIQ Complex, positioning it as a catalyst for regional economic expansion and bilateral cooperation.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is visiting Malaysia this week to inaugurate a new border road and deepen bilateral cooperation on transport links and agriculture with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Perlis aims to attract 5.5 to 6 million tourists this year following the reopening of the Kuala Perlis-Satun ferry service, suspended since the COVID-19 pandemic, which promises to strengthen regional ties and ease border congestion.
Thailand's cabinet has approved opening a new permanent border checkpoint at Sadao effective July 11, aimed at strengthening trade, logistics, investment and tourism ties with Malaysia through improved cross-border infrastructure and procedures.