Full backing for Maritime Silk Road


Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said those wanting to take driving license for cars and motorcycles will only have to take the computerised Malaysian Highway Code test only once. Pic by LIM CHENG KIAT / The Star.

BEIJING: Malaysia fully supports the concept of the 21st century Maritime Silk Road (MSR) initiated by China, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.

“We have identified a few ports in Malaysia to be part of the MSR,” he said after leading a Malaysian delegation to two separate meetings with the Chinese Transport Ministry and Foreign Affairs Ministry here yesterday.

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