Batik Air launches Subang-Kuching direct service
KUCHING: Batik Air has launched its inaugural flight from the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang to Kuching International Airport (KIA), marking a significant step in strengthening Sarawak’s domestic connectivity and tourism potential. The maiden flight, OD1612, arrived in the city on Monday evening with 133 passengers onboard the Boeing 737 aircraft, close to its […]
Kuching-Pontianak flights back in the air
KUCHING; AirAsia is bringing back direct flights between Kuching and Pontianak, following Indonesia’s reinstatement of Supadio Airport’s international status in West Kalimantan. Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, said the move reconnects Sarawak and West Kalimantan after several years of suspension. “The return of this important air route marks a major milestone in reconnecting […]
Sarawak eyes direct flights to six global destinations after MASwings acquisition
KUCHING: Sarawak has identified six international destinations to be connected via air travel following the acquisition of MASwings, a subsidiary of the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the proposed routes include Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Bangkok (Thailand), Jakarta (Indonesia), and Frankfurt (Germany). “These flight destinations will […]
More direct flights needed between Sarawak and Singapore: STATOS
SINGAPORE: The Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office in Singapore (STATOS) is seeking more direct flights between Singapore and Sarawak. Its chief executive officer Chew Chang Guan said that the request was made because there is a need to increase the frequency of existing flights as they are always full. “As of May, this year, 24,000 […]
AirAsia launches new direct flight KK – Manado
SEPANG: AirAsia is expanding its connectivity by introducing a new direct route from Kota Kinabalu (KK) to Manado, Indonesia, marking its second route from Sabah to Indonesia. Set to commence on September 1, the service will operate three times a week. With the addition of this route, AirAsia will offer a total of 13 international […]
Inaugural flight marks second direct route to Kerala
KUCHING: Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has welcomed the inaugural flight from Thiruvananthapuram to Kuala Lumpur today, marking a historic moment in air connectivity between Malaysia and India. He said the new route would be able to further strengthen ties between South India and Malaysia; a significant development for […]
Kuching-Pontianak flights awaiting green light from Indonesian authorities
KUCHING: The flight connectivity between Kuching and Pontianak is pending approval from the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation. Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the ministry is giving full support to AirAsia for the flight to resume and has constantly raised the matter. “I’ve personally spoken to Consul General of Republic of Indonesia […]
Sarawak pursues Fujian route
ASAJAYA: The Sarawak government is actively considering the establishment of a direct flight route from Fujian Province to Sarawak as part of its efforts to enhance tourism activities between the two regions. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, was proud of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and […]
AirAsia suspends Kuching-Penang direct flight
KUCHING: AirAsia direct flights between Kuching and Penang will be suspended effective March 1. The airline said the affected guests have been contacted by email. The passengers have been duly notified that their flights have been moved to the best available ‘FlyThru’ options between the two destinations with a stopover in Kuala Lumpur (KLIA2) to […]
Sarawak awaits nod on Kuching-Pontianak flights
BY MEDECCI LINEIL & ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP LUNDU: The Sarawak government is still waiting for approval from the Indonesian government pertaining to the implementation of direct flights from Kuching to Pontianak. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said he hoped the decision would be made in the near future so that the initiative could be […]