Port Klang, January 31, 2007 – The Royal Malaysian Customs today officially took over responsibility for enforcement of Malaysian Customs rules and regulations at Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) in a simple but meaningful ceremony here.

Selangor Customs Director Dato’ Haji Abdul Razak bin Yaacub symbolically received the “key” to the Customs Gate from Tuan Haji Salihuddin Yussuf, Assistant General Manager (Adminstration) on behalf of Datin Paduka O.C Phang, General Manager of the Port Klang Authority (PKA) which owns PKFZ.

Also present was PKFZ General Manager Mr. Noel Gulliver and invited guest from various Government departments and Selangor State Government agencies.

In handling over the “key” to Dato’ Haji Razak, Haji Salihuddin said this was an important milestone for PKFZ on its journey towards being a successful free zone for Malaysia and in the South-east Asian region.

Port Klang Authority also thanked the department for making this handover possible soon after the completion of the Free Zone.

Describing the relationship between PKA and Royal Malaysian Customs over the years as excellent, Haji Salihuddin expressed confidence that it would be extended to PKFZ which would help the Government attract more foreign investments into the country.

In his welcome address. Mr. Gulliver said the Free Zone Authority looked forward to working closely with the Customs to ensure smooth and fast track procedures are observed at the Customs Gate.

The Customs Gate, he added, was also designed to house various other Government departments like Health, Agriculture, Veterinary Services, Pharmaceutical Services and Immigration.