He said the NTC would be a platform to discuss, study and resolve issues related to transportation in each state with the involvement of the ministry and all its agencies nationwide.

“The NTC will be chaired by me and it will have the role of solving problems faced by each state. We know that each state has its own transportation problems.

“Among the issues we will discuss at the NTC meetings include making Sepanggar Port as a major port in the country and how to reduce the cost of living in Sabah through a more effective transportation programme by the state government,” he told reporters after opening the Sabah MCA annual general meeting, here, today.

Liow said that prior to forming the council that was his ministry’s initiative, several discussions were held with transportation bodies, as well as Sabah Infrastructure Development Minister, Joseph Pairin Kitingan.

“The council comprising representatives of all states will hold discussions at least twice a year on transportation issues in each state.”

Liow said the NTC was a channel for states to raise their transportation issues and to seek solutions with more effective implementation.

Meanwhile, Liow who is also MCA president, said the party would continue to be committed to the development of Sabah, especially in the economic field and service to the people.

He said that MCA was getting stronger in Sabah and the party was ready to face the coming general election.

Also present was Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department and MCA deputy president, Wee Ka Siong.