Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Kota Belud traffic

I stopped-by at Kota Belud on my way to Kota Kinabalu from Kundasang. This is a town that support many rural areas.

As most rural transport in this area utilized private cars, vans and the four wheel drive utility vehicles one would find this town's traffic is very congested.

To me this is most unfortunate as this impact the mobility of visitors to this town. The town has many unique attractions for tourists visiting Sabah. The local authority and Sabah Tourism need to do something about the situation.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Labuan Ferry Service

This is a ferry plying between Labuan and Menumbok in Sabah. This service provide accessibility to Labuan Island for the carriage of people, vehicles and goods. However there are only two services per day, which is inadequate. In my opinion the government should be the provider of the services. With every ferry service by the hour should enhanced the acccessibility and thereby increased the population economic activities.

Friday, December 26, 2008

Air Transport 2009

The year 2009 will be a very challenging time for air transport.
• The open sky in Asean as the result of AFTA means greater competition. This will put pressure for airline to reduce price and increase value for customers.

• The expected downturn in global economy will see many companies reducing corporate travels. Many will opt for the backend cheaper seats.

• The manufacturing sector is embracing itself with lower capacity. Thus will translate into low volume of cargo movement.

• The credit crunch will affect airlines that have large borrowings. Increasing interest rates and scarcity of funds will put pressure in the purchasing of newer and cost efficient aircrafts.

The one with strong basics will survive the challenge.
• Lean organization
• Low cost
• Excellent customer service
• Efficent utilization of aircraft
• Greater network

End/ Zahir