PETALING JAYA: The chairman of the Penang Port Commission (PPC), Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin, has emphasised that the commission is entering a new and significant phase of its digital transformation.
Chairing the board of directors meeting, he stated that the Penang Port Commission Digital Strategic Plan 2026-2030, presented by the management, is a comprehensive digital master plan that will serve as the principal guide for driving the commission’s digital transformation over the next five years.
He explained that this strategic plan is akin to the blueprint of a modern building, clearly outlining the direction, objectives, and implementation pathways.
“It ensures that all information and communications technology projects are advanced in a coordinated manner, achieving maximum effectiveness while enhancing operational efficiency and governance standards,” Yeoh said in a statement.
According to him, this new plan is a continuation of the PPC Strategic Plan 2021-2025.
Over the past few years, PPC officers have successfully improved service efficiency, strengthened competitiveness, and implemented initial digitalisation measures.
“With the launch of this new strategic plan, all officers must be prepared to face higher-level transformation challenges, aligned with the nation’s MyDigital Blueprint for the Digital Economy and Penang state’s digitalisation agenda,” he added.
Yeoh further highlighted that the digitalisation strategy will be driven by four key pillars: embedding and cultivating digitalisation, enhancing ICT infrastructure security, strengthening strategic systems and applications, and advancing digital human capital.
All these efforts aim to fully modernise the port’s operational system.
He added that artificial intelligence (AI) will be the key technology in implementing this strategy.
“AI will not only enhance operational automation and data analysis, but also accelerate decision-making.
“At the same time, the commission will continue to strengthen digital and AI literacy among its staff, fostering an organisational culture that is more innovative, agile and competitive.”
Yeoh acknowledged that the digital transformation process faces challenges such as cybersecurity threats and budget constraints.
The commission plans to address these issues through strict security policies, phased implementation and effective communication.
Finally, Yeoh expressed his appreciation to all board members for their strong support. With collective commitment and meticulous execution, the PPC is confident of achieving its aspiration of becoming a “port of the future”.
