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MP: Sandakan risks losing economic spillovers
MP: Sandakan risks losing economic spillovers

Daily Express

time7 days ago

  • Business
  • Daily Express

MP: Sandakan risks losing economic spillovers

Published on: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Published on: Tue, Aug 12, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: Vivian also called for the construction of an integrated border checkpoint between Sandakan and Kalimantan to speed up cross-border trade and strengthen the East Coast's role as a key logistics hub within the Bimp-Eaga growth zone. Kuala Lumpur: Sandakan MP Vivian Wong warned that Malaysia risks missing out on economic spillovers from rapid development in Kalimantan and the growth of international shipping routes if action is not taken soon. 'Sandakan's potential is already clear. The government must act now,' she said, when debating the 13th Malaysia Plan in parliament. Advertisement Vivian also said the development imbalance in Sabah has persisted for too long, despite the East Coast being home to nearly half the state's population. 'Sandakan, as the second-largest city in Sabah, has a unique strategic advantage, it has both an international port and airport, rich natural resources, and is located at the heart of the East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) economic corridor,' she said. She proposed that Sandakan be declared a Special Economic Zone to attract investments in downstream and manufacturing industries, which would in turn create more quality job opportunities for locals. Vivian also called for the construction of an integrated border checkpoint between Sandakan and Kalimantan to speed up cross-border trade and strengthen the East Coast's role as a key logistics hub within the Bimp-Eaga growth zone. 'This could place the East Coast of Sabah as a key development focus in the regional growth map and reinforce Malaysia's position in Asean,' she said. She also highlighted the green and blue economy potential in Sandakan, given its abundant marine resources and reputation as a world-class ecotourism destination. 'Sandakan has the potential to become the country's centre for fisheries, cruise tourism and green trade. But to realise this, infrastructure development must be prioritised.' Among her proposals were the construction of a dedicated tourist terminal to nearby islands such as Pulau Berhala and Pulau Selingan, the opening of direct international flight routes from Sandakan to Hong Kong, Guangzhou or Singapore, and upgrading of the Sandakan Airport. On maritime development, Vivian urged that Sandakan be developed as a 'Makassar Strait Transshipment Hub,' in line with its strategic location along a key shipping route between China and Australia. 'The LKIM fisheries complex must be equipped with proper landing jetties, cold storage facilities, and a stable supply of subsidised diesel. 'In addition, dredging works must be carried out at the Sandakan Port and Berhala Strait to allow large vessels to dock,' she said. * 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

Plug the leak, says Ronald Kiandee
Plug the leak, says Ronald Kiandee

New Straits Times

time11-08-2025

  • Politics
  • New Straits Times

Plug the leak, says Ronald Kiandee

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee (PN–Beluran) has criticised the Transport Ministry over what he claimed was prolonged inaction in fixing a leak at the Sandakan Airport in Sabah. In a Facebook post today, he said the leak had persisted for almost a year without repairs, with multiple buckets placed to prevent the floor from getting wet. "It's been leaking for almost a year. No action has been taken. Is it so difficult to fix? They're willing to place multiple buckets to stop the water from overflowing onto the floor. "Truly embarrassing. Doesn't the Transport Ministry feel anything about this?" he wrote. The post, which included a location – 'Sandakan Airport, state of Sabah, country of Malaysia' – has drawn public comments online.

Fahmi arrives in Sandakan for two-day working visit
Fahmi arrives in Sandakan for two-day working visit

The Sun

time26-04-2025

  • General
  • The Sun

Fahmi arrives in Sandakan for two-day working visit

SANDAKAN: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil arrived here today for a two-day working visit. Fahmi, accompanied by Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, arrived at Sandakan Airport at 1.25 pm and was welcomed by Sabah Information Department (JaPen) director Jainisah Mohd Noor. Also present were JaPen director-general Julina Johan and Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) Editor-in-Chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj. Joining them were Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) State Coordination Division head Bukhari Yahya, Sabah MCMC director Ratnawaty Talib and Sabah Department of Community Communications (J-KOM) director Milus Alu. Fahmi is scheduled to observe a connectivity test at two key tourism sites this afternoon: the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC), both located in Sepilok. The Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, situated within the Sepilok-Kabili Forest Reserve and about 24 kilometres from Sandakan town, is dedicated to the care and study of the endangered orangutan species. Tomorrow, the minister will attend the 'Community Engagement Day: Safe Internet Campaign@NADI Sim Sim event here before returning to Kuala Lumpur in the evening.

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