Kabinet Sabah lulus operasi 24 jam pelabuhan Sepanggar

Kabinet Sabah has approved a 24-hour operation for Sepanggar Port (SBCP) to address logistical bottlenecks, with success contingent upon the comprehensive readiness of the industrial ecosystem, government agencies, and related bodies. Ewon Benedick, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Industrial Development, Trade, and Transport, highlighted the importance of supply chain coordination, as many local factories and mills remain unprepared for round-the-clock operation.

While some companies, like SBH Kibing Solar in Kudat, function 24/7 with 86% of their workforce being local, other factories and terminals are still operating until late at night. To tackle these challenges, the Deputy Chief Minister convened a monthly meeting of a taskforce comprising government agencies and maritime industry players to monitor the execution of 10 interim actions, including the provision of temporary loading bays at KKIP Industrial Park.

The taskforce aims to ensure smooth port operations while awaiting the completion of the SBCP expansion project, which is projected to reach 68.1% completion by October 2027.