{
  "id": 12609032,
  "title": "AMEC seeks essential status for courier sector",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/amec-seeks-essential-status-for-courier-sector",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-07T11:06:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2026/10/1549897/amec-seeks-essential-status-courier-sector"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR - The Association of Malaysian Express Carriers (AMEC) has called for essential status for the courier industry in the 2027 Budget, stating it is vital infrastructure for Malaysia's digital economy and resilience. AMEC President Ronald Tan emphasized the budget as a chance to bolster conditions for courier companies to invest, boost productivity, and serve businesses and customers over time. Tan stated, \"Malaysia's digital economy depends on dependable delivery networks.\"\n\nAMEC seeks a modernised industry via technology adoption, efficiency improvements, and workforce development through the 2027 Budget. This would enhance service quality and adapt to evolving customer expectations. A commercially viable operating environment is crucial for courier companies to expand their networks, grow their workforce, and uphold dependable nationwide services, AMEC stressed.\n\nThe association highlighted nationwide connectivity's importance, including in Sabah, Sarawak, and rural areas, alongside a skilled workforce and safe working practices. The courier industry aids national resilience by ensuring supply-chain continuity and the movement of essential goods during disruptions and emergencies. Investment in infrastructure modernisation, operational preparedness, and protection against physical and cyber risks would fortify the industry's resilience further.\n\nAMEC welcomed ongoing collaboration with the government and stakeholders to implement practical measures that strengthen the industry. Tan expressed hope that the 2027 Budget initiatives would be effectively executed and followed up, delivering tangible benefits to businesses, workers, and consumers. He concluded, \"A healthy courier industry supports business growth and the communities it serves.\"",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The Association of Malaysian Express Carriers (AMEC) has urged the government to recognise the courier industry as essential infrastructure supporting the national digital economy and resilience in the 2027 Budget.",
  "key_points": [
    "AMEC seeks essential status for Malaysian courier sector in 2027 Budget",
    "Courier industry vital for Malaysia's digital economy and resilience",
    "AMEC emphasizes technology adoption, efficiency, and workforce development"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}