Cabotage policy does not ban foreign vessels from fixing undersea cables in Malaysian waters, says Transport Minister


KUALA LUMPUR: The national cabotage policy does not place a ban on foreign-flagged vessels from repairing undersea cables in Malaysian waters, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

The Transport Minister said according to present cabotage policies, foreign vessels are allowed to enter Malaysian waters and only need to apply for an electronic domestic shipping license (eDSL) before entering.

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