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Mass Labuan exodus is proof bridge not needed
Published on: Saturday, April 13, 2024
By: Sohan Das
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A mini mart owner R Gani (left). The roundabout which is conyested on normal days (right).
LABUAN: The ghost town-like situation with thousands fleeing the island for Hari Raya is a good enough indicator why the proposed multi-billion ringgit bridge will be a colossal waste of funds, according to residents.
Labuan Marine Department reported that 19 additional roro-ro ferries trips were approved on the Labuan-Menumbok route from April 5 to 9 as many preferred to spend time on the mainland.
Former Harrisons Trading manager Sim Tiak Khoon said this has always been the case on the island with every long holiday.
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