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Port Klang

Port Klang is a town and the main gateway by sea into Malaysia. Known during colonial times as Port Swettenham but renamed Port Klang in July 1972, it is the largest port in the country. It is located about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) southwest of the town of Klang, and 38 kilometres (24 mi) southwest of Kuala Lumpur.

Located in the District of Klang, it was the 12th busiest container port (2012) in the world. It was also the 17th busiest port in by total cargo tonnage handled in 2012.

History

Klang was formerly the terminus of the government railway and the port of the State. In 1880, the state capital of Selangor was moved from Klang to the more strategically advantageous Kuala Lumpur. Rapid development at the new administrative centre in the late 1800s attracted businessmen and job seekers alike from Klang. At this time the only methods of transport between Klang and Kuala Lumpur were by horse or buffalo drawn wagons, or boat ride along the Klang River to Damansara. Due to this Frank Swettenham stated to Selangor's British Resident at the time, William Bloomfield Douglas, that the journey to Kuala Lumpur was "rather long and boring". He continued to suggest a train line be built as an alternative route.

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Bid to traffic drugs worth RM1.06bil foiled

The Star 22 Mar 2025
KLANG. Authorities have foiled an international drug syndicate's attempt to smuggle methamphetamine worth RM1.06bil in one of the country's biggest drug bust in recent years following a raid in Port Klang. Read full story ... .

Over RM1bil in meth bound for Australia seized in Port Klang

The Star 21 Mar 2025
KLANG. About RM1.06bil in methamphetamine was seized when police found the goods in 166 barrels within two cargo containers in Port Klang. Read full story ... .

Nestle Malaysia, Local Partner Invest RM250 Mln In New Logistics Hub

Malaysian National News Agency 21 Mar 2025
... jointly invested RM250 million to establish an integrated logistics hub in Port Klang, which is expected to be fully operational by the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026).

BIR Released World Mirror on Non

Scrap Monster 20 Mar 2025
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster). The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) announced publication of its March 2025 Issue of World Mirror on Non-Ferrous Metals ... According to BIR, the Malaysian Port Klang is seen experiencing renewed disruption ... .

All containers going through Port Klang are scanned, says Customs

The Star 16 Mar 2025
PETALING JAYA. All containers arriving into or going out of Port Klang undergo a machine-scanning process, says the Customs Department. Read full story ... .

Singgah Sahur With Cap Kunci Food Truck Brings Ramadan Joy To Baitul Sakinah Children

Malaysian National News Agency 16 Mar 2025
PORT KLANG, March 15 (Bernama) -- EHH Food Industry Sdn Bhd spread Ramadan cheer by treating 21 orphans and asnaf from Pertubuhan Baitul Sakinah As-Shariff here to a special pre-dawn meal through the ...

Overhead Line Damage Disrupts KTMB Train Services

Malaysian National News Agency 13 Mar 2025
KTMB, in a statement, said the incident affected electric train services (ETS) and KTM Komuter operations on the Port KlangTanjung Malim...

Repatriation of illegal Indonesians set to be extended

The Star 13 Mar 2025
PORT KLANG. There are plans to continue the repatriation programme involving undocumented Indonesian citizens until next year, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story ... .

MMEA arrests five Myanmar fishermen for poaching

The Star 13 Mar 2025
SHAH ALAM. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency has detained a boat with five Myanmar fishermen for alleged poaching in Malaysian waters 13.5 nautical miles southwest of Pulau Tengah near Port Klang on Wednesday (March 12). Read full story ... .

Government to extend repatriation programme with Indonesia, says Saifuddin

The Star 12 Mar 2025
PORT KLANG. The government is considering extending the repatriation programme with Indonesia until next year, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story ... .

RM110mil in contraband seized so far through ‘Ops Pagar Laut’

The Star 12 Mar 2025
PORT KLANG. The special operation codenamed "Ops Pagar Laut" has resulted in the seizure of items worth RM110mil over the past five years, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story ... .
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