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Malay Mail
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- Business
- Malay Mail
Labuan express ferry back in service after three years, gets maximum capacity each trip to Kota Kinabalu
LABUAN, June 29 — The Labuan-Kota Kinabalu express ferry service has seen a surge in passengers since resuming operations on May 27, following a three-year suspension. To date, more than 3,700 commuters have used the direct sea route, with each trip operating at full capacity of over 100 passengers. The revival of the service, linking the duty-free island to Sabah's capital, has been hailed by federal authorities as a much-needed boost to regional connectivity. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa described the ferry's return as a key development for Labuan's socio-economic growth. 'This express ferry is not just a transportation service – it is a vital connector for regional economic, social and development networks,' she said. Speaking to reporters at the Labuan International Ferry Terminal after welcoming passengers from Kota Kinabalu, Dr Zaliha said the service facilitates community mobility, daily activities, and the transport of goods within local supply chains. She expressed satisfaction with the strong public reception, noting that the ferry is popular among a wide range of travellers commuting between the two cities. 'This route offers a more convenient and time-saving alternative to the roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) ferry via Menumbok, especially for passengers without vehicles,' she said. While the Ro-Ro ferry is generally preferred for travel to nearby districts such as Menumbok, Kuala Penyu, or Beaufort, the express ferry provides a direct, faster option to Kota Kinabalu. Dr Zaliha also expressed hope that the operator would continue to enhance the service, including shortening travel time, to meet the growing demand. — Bernama
Barnama
19-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
LIFT Rolls Out Traveller-friendly Initiative Ahead Of Borneo Flora Festival
LABUAN, June 19 (Bernama) -- The operator of the Labuan International Ferry Terminal (LIFT) is rolling out a traveller-friendly initiative to better serve passengers heading to mainland Sabah and Sarawak. Branded 'Kita Mudahkan Perjalanan Anda' (We Make Your Journey Easier), the campaign aims to encourage greater use of the passenger ferry service, which resumed operations on May 28. LDA Holdings Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Noor Halim Zaini said the ferry will operate daily until August 3, in support of the upcoming Borneo Flora Festival 2025, an event expected to draw thousands of visitors to the duty-free island.
