SHAH ALAM: The Selangor State Government has welcomed the Federal Cabinet’s decision to approve the development of a third port in Pulau Carey, Selangor.
Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari said the plan had been pursued by the state government since 2023, culminating in a key meeting between the Selangor delegation and Anwar Ibrahim, together with Anthony Loke Siew Fook and their respective teams on 15 December 2025.
Amirudin said the historic approval is expected to further strengthen the position of Port Klang, which is currently among the world’s top 10 ports, handling 14.64 million TEUs in 2024.
Moving forward, the Selangor government will work to complete the Pulau Carey Port Development Master Plan. The initiative will be led by the Selangor State Economic Planning Unit (UPEN) together with Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS), a state government-linked agency.
According to Amirudin, the master plan will cover various aspects of development including public infrastructure such as utilities, renewable energy, public transportation, digital connectivity, industrial areas and housing. It will also emphasise the preservation of local communities, including Malay reserve land and Orang Asli areas in Pulau Carey.
The master plan will also assess the feasibility of establishing a special local authority to oversee the overall development of the third port in line with the Prime Minister’s call for the project to be expedited to support the country’s economic future.
The Selangor government is also committed to working closely with the Ministry of Transport Malaysia and other relevant federal agencies to optimise the development process and create a Special Economic Zone in the area.
Amirudin said the project is crucial to enhancing the potential of Port Klang, positioning it as a major gateway for economic opportunities not only for Malaysia but also for Southeast Asia, especially as the world continues to face global economic challenges.
