Call for talks over Sg Tujuh post
By Rosli Abidin Yahya

A Malaysian tourism senior council member recently called for the governments of Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia to expedite talks to forge for round-the-clock operations at the border post in Sungai Tujuh, near Kuala Belait.

The post is the main entry point for both Brunei Darussalam and Sarawak's visitors.

Lee Kim Shin, the Malaysian Tourism Board Council member, quoted by the Malaysian Malay daily Berita Harian, said the move would augur well with both countries' aim to develop their tourism industry.

He said the move was necessary as the Sungai Tujuh post had been pushed to the limit to cater for ever-increasing influx of visitors in recent times.

The opening of the Asean Bridge has contributed to the increase in visitors as it has cut down the travelling time.

Last year, a total of 1,864,905 visitors passed the Sungai Tujuh control post on their way to either country.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin