Malaysia to let foreign vessels repair undersea cables

Minister says exemption to standard ban will be permanent, eyeing boost to digital sector

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Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke, right, speaks to reporters on March 1. (Photo by Norman Goh)

NORMAN GOH, Nikkei staff writer

KUALA LUMPUR -- The Malaysian government will again allow foreign ships to be involved in undersea cable repair work, hoping to spur the growth of the country's digital industry.

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