Friday March 31, 2006
Expanded network
ALLOCATION for airport infrastructure will see an increase of 61% from RM1.77bil to RM2.86bil under the 9MP whereas allocations for port infrastructure will see a decrease of 47% from RM2.44bil to RM1.29bil.
The reason for an airport allocation increase is because airport passenger traffic is forecasted to grow at an average rate of 5.8% per annum to 54.5 million passengers in 2010.
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Work to increase capacity to 45 million passengers per annum is scheduled to commence during the 9MP period.
Upgrading works will also be completed by the end of the 9MP period on the airports at Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Labuan and Kuala Terengganu.
The expected increase in flight frequencies will also require sophisticated traffic control equipment and money will be spent to upgrade current equipment for greater efficiency.
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Malaysia Airlines will also be focusing on building a more viable and sustainable network and increasing its market share in the regional market.
As for ports, efforts to enhance performance and productivity of ports will be continued in view of stiff competition from regional ports.
Measures to be undertaken include promotions to attract more main line operators and forging alliances with international ports, especially for Port Klang and Port of Tanjung Pelepas.
Additional gantry cranes and other operating equipment will be purchased and cargo storage facilities upgraded.
Focus would also be given to improving navigational safety and reducing sea pollution.
The report said river transport would continue to support the socio-economic and cultural development of Sarawak.
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