The agreement was officially signed by Alvin Yii, Head of Corporate Procurement/Sales of Shin Yang Trading Sdn Bhd and Gladys Goh, President of Nippon Paint Marine Coatings Co., Ltd. at a signing ceremony held at the Imperial Hotel in Miri.

Gladys Goh emphasised the shared commitment to maritime sustainability: “At Nippon Paint Marine, innovation and customer focus are at the heart of our commitment to advancing maritime sustainability. We continuously develop coating solutions that address our customers’ evolving needs, supporting vessel performance, operational efficiency and reduced environmental impact. Through our partnership with Shin Yang Trading, we aim to bring our expertise and innovative solutions closer to customers in East Malaysia, working together to create long-term value for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable maritime industry.”

Speaking at the ceremony, Alvin Yii highlighted the operational advantages of the partnership: “Through its extensive involvement in the industry, the group recognised the importance of proper vessel maintenance and protection against the challenging marine environment. Marine coatings play an important role in protecting vessels, extending their service life and maintaining their performance. We believe that having access to reliable marine coating products, together with professional technical support, is essential to meeting the needs of the industry.”

Alvin Yii highlighted that the collaboration would bring together the respective strengths of both organisations: Shin Yang’s local industry knowledge and established business connections with Nippon Paint Marine Malaysia’s product expertise and technical capabilities.

As the global maritime sector faces tightening international green shipping regulations and carbon intensity frameworks, this partnership bridges a vital supply gap in East Malaysia. By capitalising on Shin Yang Trading’s robust distribution framework, regional commercial operators can now secure specialised, environmentally compliant marine paint systems with significantly reduced lead times and technical support.