KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 3): Westports Holdings Bhd is evaluating the possibility of expanding the use of automation to increase the port operator's efficiency, group managing director Ruben Emir Gnanalingam said.

The Edge Malaysia business and investment weekly in its latest February 5 - 11, 2018 issue quoted Ruben as saying in an interview that it is more appropriate to consider automation from the design stage of the terminal. He said the existing terminals at Westports have been designed to employ workers in order to operate effectively and efficiently.

“Nevertheless, we regularly evaluate the possibility of automation to enhance Westports’ overall operational efficiency, cost effectiveness and EHS (environment, health and safety) parameters,” Ruben said.

On Friday, Westports shares closed at RM3.49 for a market value of RM11.9 billion. The stock saw 1.52 million shares traded. 

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