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Nation’s aerospace, maritime prowess on display at Lima

Six highways, 25 roads to be closed for Asean Summit

KUALA LUMPUR: Six highways and 25 main roads in the Klang Valley will be closed in stages from Friday until May 28 in conjunction with the Asean Summit to ensure smooth traffic flow. Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said the roads that would be closed include the routes to the KL International Airport (KLIA) and Subang, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Istana Negara and the accommodation hotels. The list of roads that will be closed from Friday to May 26 (7am until all the delegates arrive in stages): KLIA Expressway, North-South Expressway Central Link (KLIA-Putrajaya), New Klang Valley Expressway (Subang-Jalan Duta), Guthrie Corridor Expressway, North-South Expressway (Sg Buloh-Jalan Duta), Maju Expressway, Kuala Lumpur–Seremban Expressway (Sg Besi-City Centre), Lingkaran Putrajaya, Jalan Istana, Jalan Damansara, Jalan Tun Razak, Jalan Ampang, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Jalan Imbi, Jalan Parlimen and Jalan Kuching. 0 On May 26, (8am until completion of arrivals, 5.30pm until completion of arrivals and 7pm until arrivals): Intersection of Jalan Ampang-Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan Sultan Ismail-Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan Perak-Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan Perak-Jalan Pinang, Jalan Stonor-Jalan Kia Peng, Jalan Stonor-Persiaran KLCC. 0 On May 27 (8am to 10.30am): Jalan Ampang Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan Sultan Ismail-Jalan P. Ramlee, of Jalan Perak-Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan Perak-Jalan Pinang, Jalan Stonor-Jalan Kia Peng and Jalan Stonor-Persiaran KLCC. 0 On May 27 (11.45am to 1pm): Jalan Tun Razak, Jalan Mahameru, Jalan Sultan Abdul Halim. 0 On May 27 (1.45pm to 3pm): Jalan Parlimen Jalan Kuching, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Sultan Ismail-Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan Perak-Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan Perak-Jalan Pinang, Jalan Stonor-Jalan Kia Peng and Jalan Stonor-Persiaran KLCC. Mohd Yusri said the closure would be done in phases, with each closure to last 30 minutes to enable the convoy or motorcade of the summit participants and guests from each country to reach the destination on time. He said enforcement action would be taken against vehicles parked on the closed roads, including having the vehicles towed away. He added that business and heavy vehicles are also not allowed to enter the city centre from 6.30am to 7.30am and from 4.30pm until 7.30pm. – Bernama 0 On May 28 (8am): KLIA Expressway, Elite Expressway (KLIA-Putrajaya), NKVE Expressway (Subang-Jalan Duta), Guthrie Expressway, Plus Expressway (Sg Buloh-Jalan Duta), MEX Expressway, KL-Seremban Expressway (Sg Besi-City Centre), Lingkaran Putrajaya, Jalan Istana, Jalan Damansara, Jalan Tun Razak, Jalan Ampang, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Jalan Imbi, Jalan Parlimen and Jalan Kuching.

█ BY JOHN GILBERT newsdesk@thesundaily.com

o Exhibition an international platform for MoU exchanges to help M’sia develop local defence industries

LANGKAWI: The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima) has continued to grow as Southeast Asia’s premier platform for showcasing maritime and aerospace capabilities since it was first held in 1991. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said Lima is not merely an exhibition or a display of defence assets in the air and maritime segments but also an international platform that enables exchanges of various MoUs to help the nation continue developing local industry capabilities in the aviation and maritime sectors, while exploring new areas in defence. “Through this, the development of the nation’s defence capabilities can be strengthened via collaboration in research and technology transfer. “These include initiatives such as the development of defence satellite programmes, the application of artificial intelligence as well as the establishment of a centre of excellence in aviation.” He was speaking after a walkabout and final inspection of preparations for Lima ’25, which will be held at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre and Resort World Langkawi from today until May 24. Mohamed Khaled said over the years, Lima has served as a platform to showcase locally

produced military assets, including the launch of a new product in this edition – a 4x4 armoured vehicle. “This event has undoubtedly become an international defence marketplace. This year’s edition of Lima successfully brings together countries from various regions globally.” This 17th edition of Lima ‘25 sees the participation of 860 exhibitors, of which 426 are international and 434 local. There are 15 country group pavilions representing various maritime and aerospace sectors, encompassing commercial and defence segments. Mohamed Khaled said 140 delegates from 46 countries, including ministers, deputy ministers, secretaries-general of ministries, chiefs of military services, heads of security and enforcement forces, heads of government agencies and senior officials, are participating in the exhibition. Lima ‘25 will showcase 43 static aerial assets, including 26 from within the country and 17 from abroad, an increase from the 34 assets at Lima ‘23. The 17 international assets represent various global air forces, including those from the Royal Brunei Air Force, Germany, Italy,

Canada, Singapore, Russia and the United States. These include commercial sector assets from companies such as HAL India, Embraer Brazil, Diamond Aircraft Industries and ATR from France/Italy. In the maritime segment, 32 vessels from local and international companies are participating in the static exhibition and fleet review at Resorts World Langkawi, an increase from 19 vessels at Lima ’23. Of the 32 vessels, 19 are from within Malaysia, while the remaining 12 are from countries including Italy, Japan, Turkiye, Singapore, Indonesia, India, Russia, Thailand, Bangladesh and the United States. The total number of naval assets involved in maritime displays is 39, compared with 28 at Lima ‘23. He said conferences such as the Malaysia Maritime Conference and “pocket talk” sessions would serve as important platforms for exchanging ideas, refining existing policies and exploring new approaches. “I am expected to hold bilateral meetings with several counterparts and deputy ministers, including those from Turkiye, South Africa, Maldives and India.”

Mohamed Khaled visiting a booth at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre in Langkawi yesterday. – ADAM AMIR HAMZAH/THESUN

Malaysia-Japan ink MoU to boost legal cooperation in arbitration TOKYO: The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) and the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA) have signed an MoU to strengthen legal cooperation in the field of arbitration. special Malaysia-Japan dialogue on legal cooperation next August. to serve the people and regional economic development. The statement said Azalina was invited to present Malaysia’s comprehensive legal reform agenda, which garnered interest from stakeholders in Japan. Madani government’s plan to establish a special mediation task force, with an emphasis on mediation as a core for dispute resolution, improving access to justice, reducing the burden of litigation and providing cost-effective alternatives.

“This dialogue, which brings together several government-recognised arbitration institutions from both countries, aims to create deeper cooperation in the Madani government’s efforts to translate the outcomes of the dialogue into actual implementation.” Azalina was quoted in the statement as saying that Malaysia and Japan agree that the real success in legal cooperation is determined through action. She said through knowledge sharing within institutions, Malaysia is moving towards creating a regional legal ecosystem that supports the commercial sector, enhances investor confidence and promotes sustainable regional development

The Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister’s Department said in a statement that the signing of the MoU was witnessed by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said during a three-day working visit to Japan from May 15. The MoU, among other things, formalises cooperation in the areas of commercial arbitration, capacity building and joint training initiatives between AIAC and JCAA, which will be further strengthened at the ministerial level during the

Among the matters presented were the Drafting of the Online Safety Act (2024), Amendments to the Arbitration Act (2024), Amendments to the Mediation Act 2012, Ratification of the Singapore Convention on Mediation, Reinstatement of the Parliamentary Services Act (2025) and efforts to implement the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency. It said the Malaysian delegation discussed the

“Discussions with the Japan International Mediation Centre in Kyoto and a visit to the Faculty of Law at Doshisha University further reinforced this strategic priority.” Azalina also held a bilateral meeting with Japanese Justice Minister Keisuke Suzuki, and both sides discussed shared priorities, including the legal reform agenda, digitalisation of the justice system and capacity building in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. – Bernama