Jakarta-Kuching flight step in right direction
KUCHING: The announcement of a new route between Jakarta and Kuching from June 15 augurs well with Sarawak’s aim to expand its air connectivity to major cities in the region. In stating this, the state Transport Ministry pointed out that the introduction of the new route will also create healthy competition among the airlines operating […]
KPJ Kuching expects 20 pct increase in medical tourists
KUCHING: KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital is expecting a 20 per cent increase in medical tourists following the announcement of a new route connecting Indonesia’s capital city Jakarta and Kuching, which will start on June 15. KPJ Kuching general manager Nurhazimah Mahat said the new route introduced by AirAsia is definitely great news that has been […]
New Jakarta-Kuching route poised to boost tourism
KUCHING: Sarawak tourism industry is set to receive a boost as Indonesia AirAsia announced a new tri-weekly direct flight from Jakarta to Kuching and vice versa, starting on June 15, 2023. The announcement has been welcomed by Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Deputy Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan who believes that the new flight route […]
New Jakarta-Kuching route a global gateway for tourists
KUCHING: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Sarawak chapter said Indonesia AirAsia’s direct route from Jakarta to Kuching will provide an additional gateway for tourists to enter and leave Kuching. Its chairman, Oscar Choo, said it would also have a positive impact on medical tourism, adding that the new route would position […]
STB welcomes AirAsia’s direct Jakarta-Kuching route
KUCHING: The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) has welcomed Indonesia AirAsia’s new direct flight route between Jakarta and Kuching from June 15. Its chief executive officer Sharzede Salleh Askor said the move is seen as an important step towards boosting tourism in the state. “We are happy and welcome any airline that wants to have a […]
