Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 5 -- Malaysia is stepping up investment in transport infrastructure across land, sea and air to become a world-class logistics hub, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on November 5.
The PM made the statement at the opening of Japanese retailer Daiso's new Global Distribution Centre (GDC) in Pulau Indah, Selangor, Malaysia's National News Agency Bernama reported.
The facility reflects Malaysia's trade ambitions, with goods from around the world brought to the country to gain value before distribution to international markets, he said.
The centre marks a shift from handling larger cargo volumes to developing higher-value activities. Goods will be sorted, stored and repacked there before being sent overseas, creating skill...