KOTA KINABALU: Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) Api-Api Division urged the Federal Transport Ministry to support Sabah Railway Department’s plan to improve its infrastructure and quality of service as Sabahan deserves an efficient, effective and safe train service on par with the train services in the peninsula.
Its Information Chief Yee Tsai Yiew said the Sabah Railway holds significance beyond mere transportation.
After a train journey from here to Tenom, she believe there is much untap potential in promoting travel by train among local and foreign tourists.
“We should be proud that Sabah have the only railway system in the whole of Borneo island since 1896,” said Yiew after launching her Youtube travel series ‘Sabah for Yiew ’.
She hopes to showcase the unique aspects of the state to both domestic and international audiences, especially tourists, through her videos, allowing them to explore the different facets of the state and explore the hidden beauty of Sabah by train.
“Through the video we also want to create awareness that the train service is not merely another mode of transportation, but more importantly provides a lifeline to the people especially in the interior where access by road is limited.
“A good and comprehensive train service can be a catalyst for economic growth and a key to develop rural tourism potential. I personally hope that our current railway line can be extended to connect neighbouring towns and villages as a means of improving rural transportation needs,” said Yiew.
The Sabah Railway Department is currently the only train operator available in the whole of Borneo island, operating a single 134-km line from Tanjung Aru to Tenom.
The videos titled “Sabah for Yiew – Train series” will be released every Friday on YouTube and the series covers train travels to Papar, Beaufort and Tenom.
Sabah For Yiew [ Train Series ]
Ep 01 – Papar【https://youtu.be/5sCG8adSrZ8】
Premiers on 03.05.2024 at 12pm
EP 02 – Beaufort【https://youtu.be/_pBzgQi5ro4】
Premiers on 10.05.2024 at 12pm
EP 03 – Tenom【https://youtu.be/iRVyGQtrVHQ]】
Premiers on 17.05.2024 at 12pm
