Labuan-Kota Kinabalu express ferry back on Dec 15 Posted on 09/12/2024 The Labuan-Kota Kinabalu express ferry service will resume on Dec 15, says federal territories minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. (Bernama pic) LABUAN: After a three-year wait, the Labuan-Kota Kinabalu express ferry service will resume operations on Dec 15, says federal territories minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. Zaliha expects the resumption of the service to help tackle Labuan’s long-standing accessibility challenges while revitalising its tourism sector. “This effort is crucial not only for the local community but also for boosting visitor numbers. The enhanced connectivity is expected to attract more visitors and foster economic growth in the region,” she said during an exclusive interview with Bernama. She also said the government plans to extend the 50% travel subsidy currently available for passengers and vehicles on the roll-on, roll-off to those using the express ferry service. The once-popular ferry service was forced to cease operations due to low traffic volume when the Covid-19 pandemic hit. News
Bayern fined €150,000 after fans disrupt cup game with flares, fireworks Posted on 13/11/2024 Bayern Munich supporters ignite flares and firework batteries during the German Cup with Ulm at the Allianz Arena. (Reuters pic) BERLIN: Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich were fined €150,000 (US$158,940) by the German football federation (DFB) on Tuesday after their supporters disrupted their German Cup win at Ulm in August. Bayern… Read More
Wanted: 200 male volunteers for National Service 3.0 trial run Posted on 16/11/2024 SEREMBAN, Nov 16 — The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) will carry out a 14-day trial run for the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 involving 200 male volunteers from January 12 next year. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said the trial run will be held at the 515th Territorial Army… Read More
Sabah CM chairs key GRS meetings as the party gears up for state polls Posted on 30/11/2024 KOTA KINABALU, Nov 29 — The ruling coalition, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), held its supreme council (AMT) meeting today in preparation for the state elections expected next year. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, who is also the chairman of GRS, said that among the key issues discussed during the… Read More