Source From (The Sun Daily): http://www.thesundaily.my/news/373501
Published: on 09 May 2012
KUALA LUMPUR (May 9, 2012): The Association Chinese
Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) members have
incurred losses of over RM50 million following the strike by haulage
drivers recently at Port Klang.
Deputy president Datuk Lim Kok Cheong said the unprecedented incident
had a negative impact on its members, especially those involved in the
export and import business.
He hoped relevant authorities would take immediate action to remedy
the already escalated problem which was causing irreparable damage to
the country's image and economy.
"We estimated that our members have suffered losses of over RM50
million due to the strike by haulage drivers," he told reporters.
Last week, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha said the
government was resolving the dissatisfaction shown by container lorry
drivers against depot operators in Port Klang and hoped they would
resume services soon.
"The ministry's secretary-general and senior officials held a meeting on April 30 with the depot management to find a solution.
"Nonetheless, it will take time considering the Klang Municipal
Council is the local authority responsible for issuing licences to depot
operators while the container lorry drivers are under the supervision
of the Land Public Transport Commission," he said.
More than 2,000 container lorry drivers went on strike for more than
24 hours since May 2, disgruntled over the hike in charges imposed on
them by depot owners for sending and collecting containers to and from
the port. – Bernama
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