Malaysia retains seat in IMO, a boost for image in global maritime industry


LONDON (Bernama): Malaysia has retained its seat on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for the eighth consecutive term with a higher vote tally, boosting the country's image in the global maritime industry.

Malaysia secured 142 votes - the third highest among 24 other candidates in the same category - compared with 131 votes in 2017, which put it in ninth place.

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