PILA Development Marks Major Boost for Penang’s Logistics and Manufacturing Sector, Says FMM Penang

PILA development marks major boost for Penang’s logistics and manufacturing sector, says FMM Penang

THE Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers Penang (FMM Penang) has welcomed the recent announcement by Deputy Transport Minister Hasbi Habibollah confirming that the Penang International Logistics Aeropark (PILA) development at Penang International Airport has commenced in the first quarter of this year.   FMM Penang chairman Datuk Seri Lee Teong Li described the development as a...

International Women’s Day highlights how the role of women in logistics is changing

International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026 provided an opportunity to reflect on how industries are evolving and becoming more inclusive. One sector undergoing notable change is logistics and transportation. Historically dominated by men, the industry is gradually seeing more women enter and thrive across a wide range of roles, from driving and warehousing to management and supply chain strategy. As global trade, e-commerce and digital supply cha…