Funded largely by Chinese investors, port operator TAG Marine and developer Linggi Base are building the 12.5 billion ringgit ($4.02 billion) Kuala Linggi International Port to offer storage, repair and refuelling services. At Singapore, 200 kilometres away, ships can spend costly time just waiting to deliver or take on goods, refuel or undergo maintenance work.

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