Indonesia and Malaysia Enhance Port Connectivity
Summary
On 30 May 2026, the Indonesian Consulate General in Penang witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Collaboration between PT Belawan New Container Terminal, Mutiara Perlis Sdn. Bhd., and Penang Port Sdn. Bhd. in Perlis. The partnership aims to enhance logistics connectivity and regional trade between Sumatra, Northern Malaysia, and other Asian nations. By establishing Belawan as a gateway and linking it to Malaysian ports, the initiative will accelerate cargo flows and reduce logistics costs significantly.
Engagement Overview
Date
Countries or Organisation
Region
Location
Diplomatic Level
Engagement Format
Engagement Type
Theme(s)
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30 Mei 2026
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Malaysia
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Southeast Asia
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Perlis, Malaysia
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Ambassadorial
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Agreement Signing
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Economic Diplomacy
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Economic Diplomacy
Participants
Indonesian Delegate
Position/Title
Institution/Affiliation
Other Indonesian Delegate(s)
Foreign Delegate
Position/Title
Institution/Affiliation
Other Foreign Delegate(s)
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Wanton Saragih
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Consul General of Indonesia in Penang
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Consulate General of Indonesia in Penang
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Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail
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Lead Indonesian Official:
Position:
Institution:
Other Indonesian Official(s):
Lead Partner
Official:
Position:
Institution:
Other Partner Official(s):
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail
Raja of Perlis
Government of Malaysia
Loke Siew Fook; Dato' Sasedharan Vasudevan; Wan Ahmad Zaheed Wan Mohamad
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