Key Initiatives / Projects

The following prioritised initiatives projects are linked to the strategic objectives and are designed to give directions to the implementing agencies within the Ministry.  These initiatives are derived from the Project Implementation Monitoring Template and series of discussions in preparing this Strategic Plan. 

The projects in the key initiatives by the departments and other agencies will be monitored closely since they are critical to the success of the strategic plan. 

Land Transport Department 

·         Improvement of public transport such as buses, taxis, etc.; 

·         Privatisation of key services such as VIC or driving schools; 

·         Promotion of more products and technological applications that can enhance land transportation; 

·         Promotion and support of multi-modal transportation; 

·         Improvement of road and vehicle safety; 

·         Setting up of a research unit to examine thoroughly land transportation requirement; 

·         Implementation of government projects such as Sistem Pengangkutan Darat (SPD); and 

·         To provide conducive inland and cross-border movement of goods and people. 

Civil Aviation Department 

·         Restructuring of Civil Aviation Department; 

·         Expansion / upgrading of Airport Infrastructure and facilities such as expansion of passenger terminal building, cargo building and new modern flight kitchen; 

·         Implementing ICAO Standards and recommended practices; 

·         Promulgation of new regulations in line with ICAO requirement such as regulation on the carriage of liquids, aerosols and gels, regulation on SMS; 

·         Enhancing regulatory functions including performing safety and security oversights; 

·         Upgrading of air navigation services including communications, navigation, surveillance / air traffic management system; 

·         Liberalisation of air transports services; 

·         Establishment of cargo village through the establishment of airport free trade zone and airport free trade zone authority; 

·         Installation of integrated baggage handling system; 

·         Establishment of aircraft maintenance centre; and 

·         Privatisation of certain services such as: 

o        Airfield light system;

o        Cleaning contract terminal building; and

o        Maintenance term contract runway taxiway and apron. 

Marine Department 

·         Restructuring of Marine Department and succession planning (Cadets’ officer training); 

·         Implementation of e-government projects such as Marine Management System (MMS) e-Marine; 

·         Implementation of Flag State and Port State Control Inspections; 

·         Continuously enhancing the oil spill response responsibilities; and 

·         Continuous updating of maritime legislation in line with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) requirements. 

Ports Department 

·         Developments of transshipment activities; 

·         Implementation of e-government projects such as Computerisation of services through e-Port; 

·         Introduction of attractive tariffs and special incentives; 

·         Development of Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) and Regional Logistics Centre (RLC) key players / activities; and 

·         Regulating of Port Service Providers by having legal framework for Port Licensing. 

Postal Services Department 

·         Promotion of international express money order services; 

·         Improvement of quality of mail handling and delivery; 

·         Liberalisation of services; 

·         Setting up international mail hub and office of exchange; and 

·         Setting up logistics and distribution facilities. 

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) 

·         Upgrading of core backbone and access networks to meet demands for higher bandwidth, higher performance, more intelligent services and secure infrastructure; 

·         Implementation of wireless technology to improve accessibility and last mile connectivity; 

·         Introduction of an info-communication competency programme; 

·         Narrowing of the digital divide; 

·         Development of local ICT providers; 

·         Development of e-Business and domain names; 

·         Promotion and development of RFID solutions; 

·         Facilitation of convergence among telecommunications, broadcasting and IT leading to emergence of new products and services; 

·         Collaboration with the relevant agencies for promoting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI); and 

·         Development and delivery of e-services via e-mincom portal.