00:00As we count down from 3, 2, 1
00:10Ladies and gentlemen, as we push the boundaries of technological innovation and policy execution,
00:17we must also recognize the human element and organizations whose dedication makes progress possible.
00:23It is therefore fitting that a major highlight of this year's Expo is the presentation of the inaugural TXA Transport
00:33Excellence Awards 2026,
00:35recognizing the leadership and commitment driving our transport transformation.
00:41When we announced this initiative at last year's launch,
00:45our goal was to establish a prestigious benchmark for industry performance across the region.
00:51I am delighted by the encouraging response with 34 high-caliber nominations across 10 award categories.
01:02This encompasses Tier 1 national leadership, including the Minister's Ruriat,
01:09Tier 2 innovation and engineering excellence,
01:12and Tier 3 sectoral leadership across land, rail, aviation, maritime, and logistics.
01:19To uphold the credibility of these awards,
01:22all nominations were independently evaluated by an international adjudication panel.
01:29This panel brings together respected leaders from across the global transport spectrum,
01:35including the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport,
01:38the European Logistics Association and International Association of Public Transport,
01:43the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation and Leading Academic Institutes.
01:50I sincerely thank them for lending their expertise to a rigorous and transparent assessment process.
01:57These awards reflect our commitment to recognizing operators and organizations that lead by example,
02:05investing in greener fleets, advancing safety innovations,
02:10improving smart port efficiency, and spearheading ESG-driven supply chains.
02:17Their achievement demonstrates how industry leadership can turn our policy priorities
02:22into meaningful improvement for businesses and the public.
02:26To all nominees, thank you for your dedication and your willingness to raise standards.
02:34Your contributions offer valuable lessons for the wider transport community.
02:39By celebrating this achievement,
02:42we hope to encourage more organizations to adopt global best practices,
02:48strengthen their performance, and contribute to Malaysia's development
02:52as a competitive, forward-looking regional transport hub.
02:57Ladies and gentlemen, Malaysia believes in shared regional prosperity.
03:03Building on the momentum of Malaysia's ASEAN chairmanship,
03:07TSA 2026 provides a platform to deepen regional cooperation
03:11and encourage investment in green technologies, digital automation,
03:16and smart infrastructure across ASEAN.
03:19We warmly welcome partnership that brings together our strengths
03:23and delivered shared benefits to our economies and communities.
