Friday, November 17, 2006

Sabah's Crocker Range link a boost to farmers and tourism

KENINGAU: The rural economy will get a boost once the new road connecting the interior here to the west coast is completed. The agriculture sector is expected to benefit most from lower transportation costs.

The 57km stretch between Kimanis, in Papar, and Patikang here, will cut travelling time from the west coast by at least 45 minutes. The road cuts across the Crocker Range to connect the two districts. The highest point is about 2,000m above sea level.

Currently, the only connection to the west coast is via Tambunan and motorists have to traverse the Crocker Range twice.

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