The government is confident that the development of the Perlis Inland Port (PIP) will contribute significantly towards achieving the Malaysia-Thailand bilateral trade target, which is projected to reach US$30 billion (RM119.12 billion) by next year.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the close ties between Malaysia and Thailand have long been the foundation of economic development in the border areas of both countries, and the PIP would further strengthen these economic relations through more efficient, faster and integrated cross-border trade facilitation.