Mutiara Perlis and BDB form partnership to develop maritime facilities

Mutiara Perlis and BDB form partnership to develop maritime facilities

20 Feb 2025

Mutiara Perlis, the owner-developer of Perlis Sanglang Port (PSP), has entered into a strategic partnership with Bina Darulaman Bhd (BDB) following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop various maritime facilities in Sanglang, Perlis.

The MoU was signed by BDB Group executive director Raja Shahreen Raja Othman and Mutiara Perlis Group managing director and CEO Wan Ahmad Zaheed Wan Mohamad.

The ceremony, held at MIDA Sentral in Kuala Lumpur, was witnessed by Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli, Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong, and BDB chairman Che Had Dhali.

In a joint statement, the companies said that the MoU focused on the development of three key facilities at Perlis Sanglang Port (PSP): Langkawi Supply Base for Ro-Ro vessels, Langkasuka Supply Base for oil and gas (O&G) field services in the region and Bulk Cargo Terminal for dry and liquid goods.

“These facilities are set to improve regional trade by enhancing logistics efficiency while supporting the growth of industrial zones in Kedah and Perlis, including Perlis Chuping Valley Industrial Area, Kedah Rubber City, and Kedah Science and Technology Park,” the statement read.

Strategically located on the Sanglang coastline and sheltered by Langkawi Island, PSP is poised to connect Langkawi with year-round operational capability without the need for dredging.

“This will further bolster Langkawi’s reputation as Malaysia’s premier tourism destination and a regional host for international events, such as the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA). The Bulk Cargo Terminal will play a vital role in the handling and distribution of dry and liquid goods, supporting industries such as mineral-based exports while improving the operational efficiency of both the Langkawi Supply Base for Ro-Ro vessels and the Langkasuka Supply Base for oil and gas field services in the region.”

The companies said that this integrated approach would streamline logistics for bulk commodities across several key maritime facilities.

They said that the shared facility would be promoted as a potential base for Langkasuka and Andaman oil and gas field services, as well as an operational hub for Malaysian security agencies with maritime assets.

Source: NST