Melaka International Cruise Terminal piling works reach 56pc, says CM

MELAKA, Oct 6 — The piling works for the Melaka International Cruise Terminal (MICT) project on Pulau Melaka have reached 56 per cent completion, with 170 piles installed as of October 3, according to Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. The remaining 134 piles are set to be installed by mid-November, with the L-shaped jetty expected to be finished by the end of next year, while the T-shaped jetty and the Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) complex are slated for completion in 2029.

Rauf emphasized the project's potential in expanding Melaka's international cruise tourism market, which could accommodate around 800 cruise ship arrivals with up to 1.6 million passengers annually, generating a total investment value of RM2 billion and creating over 10,000 job opportunities. The PFI collaboration with KAJD is anticipated to yield significant economic returns for Melaka.

The state government will ensure all project matters are well-coordinated and that the developer adheres to agreed technical specifications, safety standards, and timelines. The MICT is a crucial part of the Melaka Gateway development, aiming to become the largest cruise ship terminal in Southeast Asia and play a pivotal role in the state's maritime transport industry.