Transport Ministry committed to protecting interests of seafarers, says Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: The Transport Ministry is committed to protecting the interests of seafarers and addressing issues faced by them, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (pic).

“As representatives of the country to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), we take upon the responsibility of overseeing the welfare of Malaysia’s 6,108 active seafarers serving on close to 4,000 foreign and domestic vessels seriously," said the Transport Minister during his speech at the launch of the "Fair Future For Seafarers: Challenges And Solutions" virtual conference on Sept 30.