SHAH ALAM, May 6 — The Ministry of Transport’s (MOT) Logistics Unit will be upgraded to a division to better address any issues in the sector, said its minister Anthony Loke.
He hopes the move to upgrade the unit will result in an effective logistics system that will support Malaysia’s economic development as a trading nation.
However, the matter requires approval from the Director General of Public Service (KPPA) because it will involve new staffing.
“The Chief Secretary of the Ministry has (recently) submitted the proposal to KPPA for consideration,” Loke told reporters after attending the Selangor Freight Forwarders and Logistics Association (SFFLA) Dinner last night.
He added that logistics is a broad sector which includes various fields, like delivery and heavy vehicles.
“So with the existence of this division, any issues (that arise) can be resolved through the formulation of a more comprehensive policy,” Loke said.
— Bernama
