Director General

DIRECTOR GENERAL’S FOREWORD

Welcome to the official website of the Malaysia Marine Department (MMD), the digital gateway to the nation’s maritime services connecting the public, industry and international strategic partners with key information, services and initiatives in Malaysia’s maritime sector.

As the lead agency for regulating and developing the nation’s maritime sector, JLM plays an important role in strengthening navigational safety, the efficiency of shipping and port services, and the sustainability of the marine environment. This role is carried out in line with Malaysia’s aspiration to emerge as a progressive, competitive and globally respected maritime nation.

As the global maritime landscape becomes increasingly complex and dynamic, JLM continues to strengthen service-delivery transformation through integrity-driven governance, work-process digitalisation and innovative technology. These efforts reflect the Department’s commitment to providing efficient, transparent, responsive and customer-oriented services.

This official website serves as a strategic communication channel providing information on maritime administration, navigational safety, shipping, ports, Department services and national maritime-sector development initiatives. The information displayed will be continuously improved to ensure that it remains relevant, accurate and useful to all visitors.

JLM greatly values the views, suggestions and feedback of customers, the maritime community, government agencies, industry players and partners at national and international levels. All input received will serve as an important basis for improving service quality and strengthening JLM’s position as a modern, authoritative and forward-looking maritime institution.

We hope you enjoy browsing the official website of the Malaysia Marine Department.

“Safer Ships, Secure Ports, Cleaner Seas”