Article: Shipowners: Minister's statement vindicates us


New Straits Times
07-14-2009
Shipowners: Minister's statement vindicates us
Edition: Main/Lifestyle
Section: Business Times
Type: News

THE Malaysia Shipowners Association (Masa) said it felt vindicated by Transport Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat's recent rebuff that the national cabotage shipping policy was the sole cause for high cost of goods in Sabah and Sarawak.

"We stand fully vindicated with the statement by the Transport Minister (last Thursday) that the prices of goods in the two states depend on several other factors, and not just shipping freight cost," said Masa chairman Nordin Mat Yusoff in a statement.
The association has always maintained that the high prices of consumer ...

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