KOTA KINABALU, May 27 -- The passenger ferry service connecting the state capital and Labuan has resumed operations after a three-year suspension, a move that Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said will boost public mobility and foster inter-regional economic growth.

Hajiji described the resumption of the vital sea route as more than a logistical milestone, calling it a people-focused initiative.

"This service is crucial for the people. It is not just a transport route, but a connector for family ties, education, tourism, and long-standing business relations," he said during the launch ceremony at Kota Kinabalu Port today.

The ferry service had been disrupted over the past five years due to various issues, including unsafe je...