1. third ferry in Labuan

Now 3rd ferry joins Labuan route

Published on: Wednesday, May 28, 2014   http://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news.cfm?NewsID=89779

Labuan: The third ferry operator for the Labuan-Menumbok sector launched its maiden voyage from the island to the mainland, Tuesday, at 5.30pm.
Despite its minimal fanfare, with capacity of 500 passengers and 100 vehicles, its Putrajaya 1 sailed off with full load.
According to owner of the vessel Dunia Serimas' Managing Director Mej (K) David Ling, the ferry would run six round trips daily.
"This is good news because with our presence, we are able to meet demand of commuters and transporters, especially during peak seasons," Ling told Daily Express.
He said the launching of the service was in time for the climax of the Kaamatan Harvest Festival which falls on May 30 and 31.
Putrajaya 1 was built by Sarawak-based shipyard Asal Jaya, and Sabah Main Link as the operator.
With this new ferry, it brought the number of operators to three - Labuan Ferry Corporation (LFC) and Juta Bonus.
They respectively run Wawasan Perdana and Kimanis 1.
Though they were each given schedule to run six round trips daily.
Due to under capacity during off peak season only four trips were operated by them.
Juta Bonus is also owned by Ling's stable of companies involved in ferry transportation.