History and development of specialized industrial port facilities on the north coast of Langkawi, Kedah
Teluk Ewa Jetty was built in 1982 and began operations in September 1984 as an industrial port facility specialized for supporting cement industry operations in Teluk Ewa, Langkawi, Kedah.
Teluk Ewa Jetty construction project was launched with construction of main jetty 330 meters long and sub-jetty 150 meters long to meet cement industry needs.
In September 1984, Teluk Ewa Jetty officially began operations as a specialized port facility for transporting raw materials and spare parts for cement factory operations.
Construction of additional wharf 157 meters long to increase cargo handling capacity and enable export operations of cement products.
On 1 January 1999, administration of Teluk Ewa Jetty was transferred to the Penang Port Commission (PPC) through Ministerial Order, making PPC the Port Authority.
| Facility | Length (m) | Year Completed | Main Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Jetty | 330 | 1984 | Import Cement Raw Materials and Export Cement Products |
| Sub-Jetty | 150 | 1984 | Import Cement Raw Materials |
| Additional Wharf | 157 | 1993 | Cement Product Export |
Supporting cement industry operations through raw material transport and finished product export
Facilitating import and export trade for northern region construction industry
Driving local economic development and creating employment opportunities in Langkawi
Penang Port Comission (Teluk Ewa)
Effective 1 January 1999
Kedah Cement Jetty Sdn Bhd
Kedah Cement Jetty Sdn Bhd
Ayer Hangat Mukim, Teluk Ewa 07000 Langkawi, Kedah Malaysia
Among the earliest industrial port facilities in Malaysia specialized for cement industry support
Example of successful cooperation between public and private sectors in port facility management
Over 40 years of consistent operations demonstrating strategic importance in industrial supply chain
