MMC Berhad : Northport Wins Outstanding Performance Award For Two Consecutive Years

NORTHPORT WINS OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AWARD FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS

KUALA LUMPUR, 5 Sept 2017 - Northport (Malaysia) Berhad (Northport), a member of MMC Group was named Malaysia's Best Seaport for 2016, winning the "Outstanding Performance Award" in the Port category for two consecutive years, in conjunction with the Malaysia World Maritime Week 2017 event held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

The award was presented by Yang Berhormat Dato' Sri Liow Tiong Lai, Minister of Transport during the opening ceremony of the World Maritime Week 2017.

"2016 has been a year of success for Northport. With the slogan "Northport Kembali Gemilang", TeamNorthport had risen to the challenge and proved that they are once again a force to be reckoned with", said Dato' Azman Shah Mohd Yusof, Chief Executive Officer of Northport.

Malaysia World Maritime Week is an annual event and a joint effort between the Malaysian Government and the maritime industry. It is organised by the Ministry of Transport and the Marine Department, Malaysia and hosted by the Malaysia Shipowners' Association (MASA).

Northport won the award based on the selection criteria set by the Committee chaired by the Ministry of Transport, which included growth in cargo handling and implementation of green initiatives, innovations and corporate social responsibility.

Since the acquisition by MMC Corporation Berhad in January 2016, various activities and group internalisation programmes were carried out through an integrated implementation of the Company's transformation projects and programmes.

"As a result, Northport has successfully accomplished a comprehensive reform within a short period of time which include, among others, a new set of core values and work culture, realignment of business strategy, a cleaner and greener port environment and

improved safety awareness among TeamNorthport as well as the port users, with the introduction of new initiatives to enhance the safety and security within the port area", added Dato' Azman.

2016 saw Northport record its second highest ever container throughput in its 116-year history. Additionally, Northport was also awarded the "Outstanding Performance Award" in the Port category, in conjunction with the Malaysia World Maritime Day 2016 and was accorded Green Port status under the APSN Green Port Award System, together with Klang Port Authority and Westports in 2016.

"These awards are a testimony and recognition of Northport's outstanding performance and new-found vigour as part of the MMC Ports Group", said Dato' Azman.

The Malaysia World Maritime Week 2017, which starts from 5-9 September 2017, is expected to gather more than 5,000 maritime professionals including high-level delegates from port authorities, industry leaders and maritime experts, participating in various WMW 2017 programmes including International Conference, Green Shipping Conference, Exhibition Fair, etc.

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About Northport

Northport (Malaysia) Bhd is a subsidiary of MMC Port Holdings Sdn Bhd (MMC Ports) which is involved in managing, developing and operating container ports and terminals in Malaysia. MMC Ports is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MMC Corporation Berhad, a conglomerate involved in ports and logistics; energy and utilities; and engineering and construction. Northport's multi-purpose port facility in Malaysia provides a comprehensive range of port services to meet the individual needs of its customers. With its real time smart information system designed to provide operational and cost efficiency, Northport offers faster vessel turnaround time. Apart from offering feeder services to neighbouring countries, Northport has increased connectivity to worldwide ports including ASEAN countries, China, India, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and the Middle East making it one of the most important hub ports in the Asian region.

About MMC Corporation Berhad

MMC Corporation Berhad (MMC) is a leading utilities and infrastructure group with diversified businesses under three divisions, namely ports & logistics, energy & utilities and engineering & construction.

Its key businesses under the Ports and Logistics division include the operations of Port of Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd, Johor Port Berhad, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, Penang Port Sdn Bhd and Kontena Nasional Berhad. Internationally, MMC has an associate stake in Red Sea Gateway Terminal Company Limited, a container port terminal within the Jeddah Islamic Port, Saudi Arabia.

Under the Energy & Utilities division, MMC is the single largest shareholder of both Malakoff Corporation Berhad (Malaysia's largest independent power producer), and Gas Malaysia Berhad (sole supplier of reticulated natural gas in Peninsular Malaysia to non-power sector).

MMC's Engineering & Construction division has further established itself in the sector with a leading role as the Project Delivery Partner (PDP) and underground works package contractor for the 51km Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (KVMRT) project (Sungai Buloh-Kajang Line) and Line 2 project (Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya Line). Prior to this, MMC has successfully completed the 329km Ipoh-Padang Besar Electrified Double Tracking Project as well as the innovative Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (SMART) motorway, the first-of-its-kind dual-purpose tunnel in the world.

MMC continues to make inroads in the construction industry, securing key civil and infrastructure projects in the country namely Langat Centralised Sewerage Treatment Plant, Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant, civil and infrastructure works for RAPID Pengerang Cogeneration Plant. Additionally, MMC has a 20% effective interest in Borneo Highway PDP Sdn Bhd (BHP) which has been appointed as PDP for the Sabah Pan Borneo Highway Project.

In other businesses, MMC owns Aliran Ihsan Resources Berhad (a water treatment plant operator) and also operates Senai International Airport, Johor Bahru, a major aviation hub and the main air transportation gateway to Iskandar Malaysia. Additionally, MMC's Group Property arm manages close to 6,000 acres of industrial developments in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor and Kulim, Kedah, namely Senai Airport City, Tanjung Bin Petrochemical & Maritime Industrial Centre

(TBPMIC) and Northern Technocity in Kulim. The Senai Airport City, TBPMIC and NTC (NTC) developments come under the ambit of Group Property's three operating companies - Senai Airport City Sdn Bhd, Seaport Worldwide Sdn Bhd and Northern Technocity Sdn Bhd respectively

Enquiries

Please log on to www.mmc.com.my or call:

Azmi Anis, Head of Corporate Communications, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd Tel: 012 - 3207755 / +603-3169 8888

Email: azmi@northport.com.my

Azlina Ashar, Head of Group Corporate Communications, MMC Corporation Berhad Tel: 019 6688 990 / +603 2071 1124, Fax: +603 2026 2431

Email: azlina.ashar@mmc.com.my