Government urged to review ferry terminal policy: Peninsula firm's takeover results in abrupt hike in fees
Published on: Sat, Jul 12, 2025
By: Wu Vui Tek Text Size: Winston (left) and a view of the entrance to the Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Kota Kinabalu: Industry players have urged the State Government to review its policy concerning the operation of Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal here. This follows the recent change of management from Suria Capital Holdings Berhad to EasyBook, a Peninsular Malaysia-based company, said Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Satta) Chairman Dato' Seri Winston Liaw. He said the new management had abruptly increased fees for operators using the terminal. 'Satta also received complaints that tourist guides who previously were exempted when bringing group tours are now being charged. Subscribe or LOG IN to access this article.
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