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9 September 2026

MISC launches Malaysia’s first maritime-focused foundation

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MISC launches Malaysia’s first maritime-focused foundation

MISC Group has launched Yayasan Maritim, which it describes as Malaysia’s first dedicated maritime-focused foundation, aimed at strengthening the country’s maritime talent pipeline, marine resilience and coastal communities. The foundation was formally launched in Kuala Lumpur by Petronas chairman Mohd Bakke Salleh and will bring MISC’s existing nation-building initiatives under a more structured platform. Yayasan …

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