Malaysia's Transport Minister Anthony Loke emphasizes the crucial role of connectivity in driving Asean trade growth. He highlights the country's commitment to enhancing rail, road, and maritime links, particularly to facilitate the flow of goods through the Pan-Asian Railway Network.
Connectivity is “key” to boosting trade across Asean , says Anthony Loke Siew Fook, as Malaysia commits to improving rail, road, and maritime links. Speaking to the media after launching the Malaysia -China Summit 2024, the Transport Minister noted that while 95% of trade goods are still transported via sea, rail connectivity remains underdeveloped and has the potential to complement maritime trade.
“We hope to drive Asean connectivity, especially with Thailand, Laos and eventually China, through the Pan-Asian Railway Network,” he said. “Without transport connectivity, trade cannot flow.” Malaysia already hosts an Asean express cargo train connecting to China, but Loke pointed out that customs procedures remained at a bottleneck. “We are in discussions with the Thai government to improve facilitation for goods in transit. This will help streamline processes and make goods transportation more efficient,” he added. Loke acknowledged that cross-border rail connectivity remains at an early stage but stressed Malaysia’s efforts to expand its infrastructure for public transport too. “In the years to come, we hope to encourage not only the public to use trains but also to change how goods are moved, from road to rail,” he added.“Within two hours, we can reach most parts of Asean by flight, which makes us an ideal location,” he said
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