Malaysia

Sarawak needs more skilled seafarers to sustain maritime growth, says Transport Minister

Transport Minister: Sarawak Requires More Skilled Seafarers for Maritime Growth

November 21, 2025

Shipping Industry Confronts Urgent Local Workforce Shortage, According to Loke

November 20, 2025

Public University Professor Claims Romans Learned Shipbuilding From Malays

Public University Professor Argues Romans Adopted Shipbuilding Techniques from Malays

November 20, 2025

Malaysia Urged to Strengthen Local Seafaring Workforce by Maritime Industry Leader

November 19, 2025

IIUM lecturer defends claim Romans learned shipbuilding from Malays

IIUM Lecturer Stands by Claim: Romans Learned Shipbuilding from Malay Seafarers

November 18, 2025

News

Nigeria Loses Nearly $100 Billion Yearly Due to Poor Cabotage Act Enforcement, Says SEREC

November 21, 2025

Littoral Logistics Battalion Conducts Unmanned Vessel Trials in Okinawa

November 21, 2025

Key Developments in Marine Biodiversity: Landmark Agreement Reached

November 21, 2025

Editorial Insights: October 4, 2025

November 21, 2025

Manila creator of trouble in South China Sea: China Daily editorial

Manila’s Role in Escalating Tensions in the South China Sea: A China Daily Perspective

November 20, 2025

Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Criticizes IMO Carbon Tax as Unjust Taxation

November 20, 2025

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Trump Pressure Averts U.N. Shipping Tax—For Now

November 19, 2025

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In an interview with ETManufacturing, Vivek Merchant, Director at Swan

November 21, 2025

France has played key role in Nigeria's maritime security — Fonbaustier, French ambassador

France’s Crucial Contribution to Nigeria’s Maritime Security, Says Ambassador Fonbaustier

November 20, 2025

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Malaysia

Transport Minister: Sarawak Requires More Skilled Seafarers for Maritime Growth

Shipping Industry Confronts Urgent Local Workforce Shortage, According to Loke

Public University Professor Argues Romans Adopted Shipbuilding Techniques from Malays

Malaysia Urged to Strengthen Local Seafaring Workforce by Maritime Industry Leader

IIUM Lecturer Stands by Claim: Romans Learned Shipbuilding from Malay Seafarers

News

Nigeria Loses Nearly $100 Billion Yearly Due to Poor Cabotage Act Enforcement, Says SEREC

Littoral Logistics Battalion Conducts Unmanned Vessel Trials in Okinawa

Key Developments in Marine Biodiversity: Landmark Agreement Reached

Editorial

Editorial Insights: October 4, 2025

Manila’s Role in Escalating Tensions in the South China Sea: A China Daily Perspective

Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Criticizes IMO Carbon Tax as Unjust Taxation

Trump Pressure Averts U.N. Shipping Tax—For Now

Interviews

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France’s Crucial Contribution to Nigeria’s Maritime Security, Says Ambassador Fonbaustier

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