Subsequent to execution of the Privatisation Agreement with the State Government of Perak in February 1993, construction of LMT commenced in November 1993 on a turnkey design-build basis.

The scope of works included the filling of some 70 acres, a 200m marginal wharf, a 58m marginal barge berth, open and covered storage facilities, appropriate infrastructure and an administrative building for a value for RM60 million.

It was completed in July 1995 and was officially opened on 24 July 1995 by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad in the presence of the Chief Minister of Perak, Tan Sri Ramli Ngah Talib, many dignitaries, over 12,000 citizens, 4 helicopters, 1 float plane, a 100 foot yacht and the 12,000 DWT MV KOTA MAWAR being the first vessel alongside.

Project Directors	Harun Halim Rasip
Employer's Representative	Lim Boon Hong
Advisors	Amin Halim Rasip Don Rabinowe
Lead Banker	Bank Bumiputra Malaysia Bhd. for a syndicate of six financial institutions on a non-recourse project finance basis.
Contractor	Ipco Contractors Sdn. Bhd.

Since 1995 the LMT Terminal has improved and extended its facilities with additional open and covered storage, handling equipment and, in 2001, an extension to the Main Berth of 280m, with depth alongside of 12m ACD, resulting in a total overall straight-line berth length of 500m.

Project Director	Harun Halim Rasip
Project Engineer	Yeo Siew Chin
Employer's Representative	Amin Halim Rasip
Funding Provider	International Investment Ltd.
Contractor	Leighton Contractors (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

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