KUCHING, May 7 -- Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) has entered a strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Ports Group after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The signing ceremony was witnessed by Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg at Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi today.

In a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, the collaboration is to establish long-term cooperation in the development and enhancement of port infrastructure, maritime logistics and port-related services at Bintulu Port.

"The agreement is expected to strengthen economic connectivity between Sarawak and the Middle East, particularly in the maritime sector.

"It also opens the door to further collaboration in areas of mutual ...