The Muara Port Company Sdn Bhd (MPC) announced that all port charges will be waived for the importation of cargoes carrying medical supplies and equipment for the Ministry of Health (MoH) in its combat of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country yesterday.

MPC Chief Executive Officer Zeng Caili, in a press statement, said the move is aimed at easing the importation of these cargoes as part of the company’s support to the government’s efforts in curbing the coronavirus spread.

The company said information on eligibility and processes can be obtained by calling its hotline at 2770139 during office hours.

MPC is a joint venture company between Darussalam Assets Sdn Bhd and Beibu Gulf Holding (Hong Kong) Co Ltd.

Formed on February 15, 2017, the company took over the Muara Convention Terminal on July 18, 2018, and is handling the operations and management of Muara Port.