REGIONAL SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP
ON TRADE IN SERVICES
15 JUNE 2015
PROMENADE HOTEL, KOTA KINABALU, SABAH
LOGISTICS SECTOR IN MALAYSIA
NOOR AISHAH KAMARZAMAN
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT
AGENDA
Logistics in
Malaysia
Challenges and
Lesson Learned
The National
Logistics Task Force
In ASEAN
LOGISTICS IN MALAYSIA
Malaysia is a trade dependent economy
generates large volume trade to be
transported to and from global markets
especially within the region
Logistics is seen as a strong enabler of trade,
supporting
key
industries
such
as
manufacturing, oil and gas.
Logistics industry is highly fragmented and is
very competitive
Highly
dependent
on
intermodal
transportation to move freight between land,
sea and air modes
LOGISTICS IN THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT
In 2015, Logistics Division is
proposed The Masterplan
There is no real policy
making in logistics (yet)
Logistics Unit in
MOT was
established in
2009, under the
Planning and
Research Division.
MOT involved as and
when issues being raised
by the industry players
more on infra and
regulations
In 2013, it was put under
the Land and Logistics
Division with 2 officers
INFRASTRUCTURE
SEA
5 major ports
(Port Klang,
Tg. Pelepas,
Penang,
Kuantan and
Bintulu)
ROAD
Major highways
connecting North
South and East
West of Malaysia
and Pan Borneo
4 inland ports
(Ipoh, Nilai,
Segamat,
Tebedu)
RAIL
5 Ports container
terminals
(Butterworth,
Westports,
Northport, P.
Gudang, Tg.
Pelespas)
AIR
5 international
airports (KLIA,
PIA, Senai, KKIA
and Kuching)
AGENDA
Logistics in
Malaysia
Challenges and
Lesson Learned
The National
Logistics Task Force
In ASEAN
Institutional
framework
challenges
Lack of human
capital
Lack of
technology
adoption
Trade Facilitation
Lack of
intermodal
freight
transport
integration
Weak
integration
between road,
rail and sea.
Poor last mile
connectivity
Service competence
Transport and Infrastructure
CHALLENGES & LESSON LEARNED
Limited
compliance
to
standards
Clearance
coordination
challenges
Various
charges
FUTURE DIRECTIONS
Government Policy
Improve governance
Review Act
Strengthening
Institutional
Structure
Simplify trading
procedures
Better initiatives
Increase
liberalisation
Facilitating
Trade
Adoption of Euro 4
Voluntary
participation
towards less CO2
emission
Securing
Sustainability,
Security and
Environment
Improve
infrastructure, info
structure, transport
network
Improving
Infrastructure
and
Infostructure
Provide expertise
as well as skilled
labours
Adequate
participation from
public and private
sectors
Human
Resources
AGENDA
Logistics in
Malaysia
Challenges and
Lesson Learned
The National
Logistics Task
Force
In ASEAN
The
Masterplan
was
developed
to enhance
logistics
industry
Providing
the way
forward.
LOGISTICS MASTERPLAN
25th in LPI
(over 160
economies)
5th place
in Trading
Across
Borders
BUDGET SPEECH 2014
Backbone
of the
trading
and other
services
MALAYSIA 2014
LOGISTICS SECTOR
THE NATIONAL LOGISTICS TASK FORCE :
BACKGROUND
Strenghten
Malaysia
as the
gate of
the Asia
PROPOSED GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
NATIONAL LOGISTICS TASK FORCE
To provide leadership and
overall coordination on
strategies, policies,
regulations and rules related
to the industry.
To monitor programme and
activities of the relevant
Ministries and Agencies,
including State Government,
involved in the development of
the industry
To ensure that the
development of the industry is
in line with the overall
strategic action agendas in
the Master Plan.
Cluster
Monthly
meetings
(up to
Clusters)
NLTF
Quarterly
(Chaired
by YBM
Transport)
Special
Services
Sector
chaired
by YAB
PM
5 CLUSTER WORKING GROUPS
Institutional Mechanisms and Regulations (MOT)
Trade Facilitation Mechanisms (MITI and RMC)
Infrastructure and Freight Demand (MOT)
ICT-driven Innovation (MDec)
Human Capital Development (MOHR)
5 STRATEGIC SHIFTS
Hub and Spoke
Model
Global Supply
Chain
Convergence
Value added
output
Technology and
human capital
Supply Chain
Innovation
19 ACTION ITEMS
AGENDA
Logistics in
Malaysia
Challenges and
Lesson Learned
The National
Logistics Task Force
In ASEAN
LOGISTICS SERVICES IN ASEAN
ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Services (CCS) agreed to
establish the Logistics and Transport Services Working Group
(LTSSWG) to implement the measures under the Logistics
Roadmap which are related to CCS.
In the past decade, ASEAN logistics market expands
significantly, alongside various Free Trade Agreements being
implemented within ASEAN as well as with ASEAN Dialogue
Partners.
In 2006, ASEAN Economic Ministers decided Logistics Sector as
the twelfth Priority Sector in ASEAN for accelerated economic
integration, in addition to the eleven priority sectors identified in
2003.
LOGISTICS SERVICES IN ASEAN
The Roadmap for the Integration of Logistics Services was adopted in 2007.
Expand Capability of ASEAN Logistics
Service Providers
Human Resource Development
Enhance Multi-Modal Transport Infrastructure
and Investment
Achieve substantial liberalisation of logistics
service
Enhance Competitiveness of ASEAN Logistics
Services Providers through Trade and
Logistics (Transport) Facilitation
MATTERS BEING DISCUSSED AT THE LTSSWG
Domestic Rules and Regulations on Logistics and Transport Services
ASEAN Member States Contact Points for Information on Investment
Regulation and Licensing Registration Criteria
ASEAN Business Registration Procedures
ASEAN Qualification Professionals and Skilled Logistics
ASEAN Definition of Express Delivery Services (EDS)
Private Sector Associations in Logistics and Transport Services
ASEAN Member States Policies on Transportation of Empty Container
The logistics industry will be improved
and all the action items underlined in
the Masterplan will be implemented
with close integration and cooperation
and support between the public and
private sector.
Thank you
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