Boosting Cross-Border Logistics: Sabah-Sarawak Permit Extended, Hydrogen Transport Initiatives Discussed
Key Ideas
- Sabah CVLB extends permit for logistic vehicles from Sarawak to enter Sabah, easing operations with a one-year permit.
- Sarawak Minister of Transport highlighted the inconvenience caused by the previous three-month permit for Sarawak vehicles and advocated for a change.
- Discussion on hydrogen-powered transportation initiatives like the Kuching Urban Transport System (KUTS) and hydrogen buses to enhance the transportation sector.
- Upcoming BIMP-EAGA and Sosek Malindo meetings to address transboundary transport issues in the region involving Sarawak, Sabah, Brunei, and Kalimantan, Indonesia.
The Sabah Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) has extended the permit for logistic vehicles from Sarawak to enter Sabah from three months to one year. This move comes after a courtesy visit led by CVLB Sabah chairwoman Vivian Wong Shir Yee to Sarawak Minister of Transport Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin. The extension aims to alleviate the inconvenience faced by Sarawak's logistics industry. During the meeting, Minister Lee highlighted Sarawak's transportation industry and discussed transformative initiatives, including the hydrogen-powered Kuching Urban Transport System (KUTS) and hydrogen buses. The dialogue also encompassed transboundary transport issues involving Sarawak, Sabah, Brunei Darussalam, and Kalimantan, Indonesia. These topics will be further addressed in the upcoming BIMP-EAGA and Sosek Malindo meetings. The meeting was attended by key officers from both sides, emphasizing the commitment to enhancing cross-border logistics and transportation in the region.
Topics
Public Transit
Logistics Industry
Industry Development
Cross-border Cooperation
Transportation Initiatives
BIMP-EAGA Meetings
Sosek Malindo
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