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Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Labuan-Kota Kinabalu ferry resumes after three-year Covid pause, first sailing at full capacity
LABUAN, May 29 — The Labuan–Kota Kinabalu–Labuan express ferry service officially resumed operations yesterday, restoring a crucial transport link between Labuan and the Sabah mainland after a suspension of more than three years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Labuan-based Kinabalu Express, at full capacity, departed the Labuan International Ferry Terminal (LIFT), which is managed by LDA Holdings, at 10am, with the return trip from Kota Kinabalu scheduled for today at 8am. The vessel, operated by Double Power, can accommodate 212 passengers, offering 146 economy and 66 business class seats. Daily trips will continue from May 28 to June 3 to coincide with the Harvest Festival and school holidays. From June 4 onwards, the ferry will operate every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with possible adjustments based on demand. A promotional fare campaign is being introduced from yesterday until August 3 in conjunction with the Borneo Flora Festival (BFF), aimed at encouraging ridership. During this period, Malaysian adults can purchase economy tickets at RM35 and children at RM22.50, while first-class fares are RM45 and RM27.50, respectively. Foreign passengers will be charged RM80 (adults) and RM45 (children) for economy, and RM90 and RM50 for first class. Standard fares will apply starting June 4, with slight increases across categories. Tickets are available online at and can also be purchased at the Labuan International Ferry Terminal and Jesselton Point ticketing counters in Kota Kinabalu. Prior to the pandemic, the route served up to 120,000 passengers annually. LIFT chief executive officer Noor Halim Zaini, when met here yesterday, expressed hope that the ferry's return will spur regional tourism and help revitalise Labuan's local economy. — Bernama
Daily Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Express ferry resumes Labuan-Kota Kinabalu operations
Published on: Thursday, May 29, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 29, 2025 Text Size: CEO of Labuan International Ferry Terminal (Lift) management company LDA Holdings Sdn Bhd, Noor Halim Zaini (second left), at the jetty yesterday. LABUAN: The Labuan-Kota Kinabalu-Labuan express ferry service officially resumed operations Wednesday, restoring a crucial transport link between Labuan and the Sabah mainland after a suspension of more than three years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Labuan-based Kinabalu Express, at full capacity, departed the Labuan International Ferry Terminal (Lift), which is managed by LDA Holdings, at 10am, with the return trip from Kota Kinabalu scheduled for May 29 at 8am. The vessel, operated by Double Power, can accommodate 212 passengers, offering 146 economy and 66 business class seats. Daily trips will continue from May 28 to June 3 to coincide with the Harvest Festival and school holidays. From June 4 onwards, the ferry will operate every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with possible adjustments based on demand. A promotional fare campaign is being introduced from Wednesday until Aug 3 in conjunction with the Borneo Flora Festival (BFF), aimed at encouraging ridership. Advertisement During this period, Malaysian adults can purchase economy tickets at RM35 and children at RM22.50, while first-class fares are RM45 and RM27.50, respectively. Foreign passengers will be charged RM80 (adults) and RM45 (children) for economy, and RM90 and RM50 for first class. Standard fares will apply starting June 4, with slight increases across categories. Tickets are available online at and can also be purchased at the Labuan International Ferry Terminal and Jesselton Point ticketing counters in Kota Kinabalu. Prior to the pandemic, the route served up to 120,000 passengers annually. Lift Chief Executive Officer Noor Halim Zaini, when met here Wednesday, expressed hope that the ferry's return will spur regional tourism and help revitalise Labuan's local economy. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Labuan-KK ferry resumes operations, first trip at full capacity
Passengers boarding the ferry express to Kota Kinabalu from Labuan International Ferry Terminal jetty on Wednesday. The resumption of the Labuan-Kota Kinabalu-Labuan express ferry service has sparked renewed excitement among travellers, marking the return of a vital transportation link between Labuan and the Sabah mainland.-Bernama photo LABUAN (May 28): The Labuan-Kota Kinabalu-Labuan express ferry service officially resumed operations Wednesday, restoring a crucial transport link between Labuan and the Sabah mainland after a suspension of more than three years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Labuan-based Kinabalu Express, at full capacity, departed the Labuan International Ferry Terminal (LIFT), which is managed by LDA Holdings, at 10 am, with the return trip from Kota Kinabalu scheduled for May 29 at 8 am. The vessel, operated by Double Power, can accommodate 212 passengers, offering 146 economy and 66 business class seats. Daily trips will continue from May 28 to June 3 to coincide with the Harvest Festival and school holidays. From June 4 onwards, the ferry will operate every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with possible adjustments based on demand. A promotional fare campaign is being introduced from today until Aug 3 in conjunction with the Borneo Flora Festival (BFF), aimed at encouraging ridership. During this period, Malaysian adults can purchase economy tickets at RM35 and children at RM22.50, while first-class fares are RM45 and RM27.50, respectively. Foreign passengers will be charged RM80 (adults) and RM45 (children) for economy, and RM90 and RM50 for first class. Standard fares will apply starting June 4, with slight increases across categories. Tickets are available online at and can also be purchased at the Labuan International Ferry Terminal and Jesselton Point ticketing counters in Kota Kinabalu. Prior to the pandemic, the route served up to 120,000 passengers annually. LIFT chief executive officer Noor Halim Zaini, when met here Wednesday, expressed hope that the ferry's return will spur regional tourism and help revitalise Labuan's local economy. – Bernama
Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Labuan-KK Ferry Resumes Operations, First Trip At Full Capacity
LABUAN, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Labuan-Kota Kinabalu-Labuan express ferry service officially resumed operations today, restoring a crucial transport link between Labuan and the Sabah mainland after a suspension of more than three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Labuan-based Kinabalu Express, at full capacity, departed the Labuan International Ferry Terminal (LIFT), which is managed by LDA Holdings, at 10 am, with the return trip from Kota Kinabalu scheduled for May 29 at 8 am. The vessel, operated by Double Power, can accommodate 212 passengers, offering 146 economy and 66 business class seats. Daily trips will continue from May 28 to June 3 to coincide with the Harvest Festival and school holidays. From June 4 onwards, the ferry will operate every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with possible adjustments based on demand.
The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
KK-Labuan ferry resumes operations with first trip at capacity
Hajiji (right) with Zaliha at the launch of the jetty and ferry service at KK Port's CIOS Terminal on May 27. – BERNAMApic LABUAN: The Labuan-Kota Kinabalu-Labuan express ferry service officially resumed operations on Wednesday (May 28), restoring a crucial transport link after a suspension of more than three years because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Labuan-based Kinabalu Express departed the Labuan International Ferry Terminal (LIFT) at 10am at capacity. The return trip from Kota Kinabalu is scheduled for 8am Thursday (May 29). The vessel can accommodate 212 passengers, offering 146 economy and 66 business class seats. Daily trips will continue until Tuesday (June 3) to coincide with the Harvest Festival and school holidays. From June 4 onwards, the ferry will operate every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with possible adjustments based on demand. A promotional fare campaign is being conducted until Aug 3 in conjunction with the Borneo Flora Festival (BFF), aimed at encouraging ridership. During this period, Malaysians may buy tickets for RM35 (adults) and RM22.50 (children), while business class fares are RM45 and RM27.50 respectively. Foreign passengers will be charged RM80 (adults) and RM45 (children) for economy, and RM90 and RM50 for first class. Standard fares will apply from June 4, with slight increases across categories. Tickets are available online at and can also be purchased at LIFT or the Jesselton Point ticketing counters in Kota Kinabalu. Prior to the pandemic, the route served up to 120,000 passengers annually. LIFT chief executive officer Noor Halim Zaini, when met on Wednesday, hoped the ferry's return would spur regional tourism and help revitalise Labuan's local economy. On Tuesday (May 27), it was reported that Putrajaya had approved a RM1.3mil allocation for Kota Kinabalu Port jetty repair and upgrading works as a prerequisite for restoring the express ferry service with Labuan. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said improved connectivity between the two areas would stimulate growth across various sectors and strengthen the Bornean states' economic bloc. "…this express ferry service carries great significance as it is set to become a catalyst for the regional economic, social, and developmental networks, including reinforcing family ties, facilitating the community's daily affairs, supply chains, and local socio-economic dynamics," she said at the jetty and passenger ferry launching ceremony by Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor at Kota Kinabalu Port. – Bernama
