More flights planned for Labuan, says Zaliha
Published on: Tuesday, March 05, 2024
By: Bernama
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Federal Territories minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said several agencies were working to improve Labuan’s infrastructure, particularly its water and electricity supply. (Bernama pic)
Kuala Lumpur: The government plans to increase the frequency of flights from Kuala Lumpur to Labuan as part of its efforts to revive the duty-free island’s economy.
Federal Territories minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa told the Dewan Rakyat that the proposal was currently under review within the Labuan Structure Plan 2040 study, and it would be a game changer in boosting the local economy.
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“We also want to improve the quality of the ferry service between Sabah and Labuan by adding more operators, increasing the frequency of trips, and examining opportunities to shorten travel times.
“We will also build new air cargo facilities in stages according to current needs and requests to accommodate cargo activities,” she said during Question Time.
She said this in response to a supplementary question from Suhaili Abdul Rahman (PN-Labuan), who sought clarification on whether the government had formulated a comprehensive plan to revive Labuan’s economy.
Responding to Suhaili’s original question about Labuan’s water and electricity supply issue and the programmes planned for the island, Zaliha said several agencies were working to improve the island’s infrastructure, particularly its water and electricity supply.
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She said that this included a plan to build a new power station with a capacity of 100 to 130 megawatts, with operations expected to commence in 2028, alongside initiatives to upgrade the system to ensure better electricity supply.
In addition, she said the project to enhance the Pulau Enoe main distribution substation was in its final stages, and expected to be completed by the end of the month.
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Zaliha said among the projects implemented to tackle the water supply issue included the replacement of pump systems, upgrades to water storage capacities, the installing of additional raw water reservoirs, and the replacement of water pipes.
“Currently, four short-term projects worth RM25 million are being implemented, with expected completion dates in 2025.
“These projects include the replacement of the pump system and related works on Pulau Enoe, along with repairs to mechanical and electrical equipment in Bukit Kallam, Kerupang and the Arsat pump house,” she said.
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