THE schedule, frequency and network of Rural Air Service (RAS) operations to AirBorneo will remain unchanged during and after the transition.
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said following the planned acquisition of MASwings by the Sarawak government, his ministry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport Malaysia, Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM), is committed to ensure a smooth and seamless transition of RAS.
“The period from the signing of the Share Purchase Agreement in February 2025 until the end of the year is to allow for a proper and risk-mitigated transition of operations from Malaysia Aviation Group to AirBorneo.
“In addition, to ensure operational continuity, the entire workforce of MASwings will be retained, leveraging their experience and expertise to maintain service quality and reliability throughout the handover,” he said in his ministerial winding up speech during the DUN Sitting here today (May 26).
He added that the federal government also remains fully committed to upholding its Public Service Obligation (PSO) for RAS, working in partnership with the Sarawak government to guarantee uninterrupted air connectivity for rural communities in the region.
