New boutique airline raises doubts
KUCHING: Sarawak’s new boutique airline plans to focus on long-term benefits to the state has led to concerns about its profitability. According to Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) economist Jerome Kueh, setting up an airline poses various challenges including regulatory compliance, financial stability and market accessibility. However he acknowledged the government’s crucial role in providing the […]
AirAsia’s new route connecting Jakarta and Kuching underway
KUCHING: Indonesia AirAsia has recently announced a new route to boost tourism in the Asean region. Starting on June 15, the airline will connect Indonesia’s capital city Jakarta to Kuching. “Passengers can now enjoy promotional fares for as low as RM199 for a one-way flight from the AirAsia Super App and its website. “This promotion […]
Premier to unveil world’s first algae-based technology
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & NATASHA JEE GEDONG: Sarawak is set to produce a high value algae-based technology that is expected to benefit the airline industry. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he would announce the new technology which will be a new economy source for Sarawak in the next two weeks. […]
Govt may regulate sale of flight tickets
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will look for the best method to regulate the sale of airline tickets to ensure all parties, especially airlines and travel agencies, can benefit. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the ministry would find the best solution to ensure the sale of flight tickets did not […]
AirAsia’s Sibu-Singapore service to begin Dec 16
KUCHING: Low-cost carrier, AirAsia, will begin operating flights from Singapore to Sibu next month. Starting initially with four weekly flights, this will be the third route by AirAsia connecting Singapore and Sarawak, after successfully launching Singapore-Kuching and Singapore-Miri earlier in April. AirAsia Malaysia Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Riad Asmat noted that AirAsia is the airline […]
Sarawak’s boutique airline expected to operate in three months
By Natasha Jee & Gabriel Lihan KUCHING: The operation of Sarawak’s own airline is awaiting licence approval from the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and is expected to ‘take-off’ within the next three months. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said earlier, a study on running the airline company has been conducted and […]
Make tickets more affordable
KUCHING: Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has called on the federal transport ministry to look into the high cost of airline tickets so that everyone can afford to travel. In saying this, the minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture said that he has been monitoring ticket prices for a few days and discovered that they […]
Ministry welcomes setting up of airline
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture welcomes the intention of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to get the state to set up its own airline. Its minister, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said through this, Sarawak would be able to bring in more visitors to the state. “This development initiative […]
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Make flying affordable again, airlines told
Normal prices for air tickets PUTRAJAYA: Flight ticket prices should return to normal as airlines have been allowed to operate at full passenger capacity. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the government was looking into the issue of expensive air tickets especially for domestic flights between Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak. “In […]
