MAG named official airline for travel fair
KUCHING: The Sarawak Chapter of MATTA proudly announces Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) as the official airline for the 19th Sarawak MATTA Travel Fair 2024. Oscar Choo, the chairman of MATTA, said the visitors can explore a wide range of competitively priced domestic and international holiday packages by tour operators with MAG tickets available through designated […]
MASwings takeover: Sarawak carrying out due diligence
THE Sarawak government is in the process of conducting due diligence on MASwings Sdn Bhd and negotiating with Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) and Khazanah Nasional Berhad to acquire shares in MASwings. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Dr. Jerip Susil said the takeover will be in stages and the operation of the Sarawak airline will only commence […]
Deputy minister recognised for selfless act on board MAS flight
KUCHING: A doctor in need is a doctor indeed. This was the case when Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee assisted a passenger experiencing a medical emergency during a flight to Kuala Lumpur and for his selfless act he received a letter of appreciation from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) chairman Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin. Wan […]
Malaysia Airlines to take first Boeing 737-8 in August
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB) is set to take delivery of its first brand new Boeing 737-8 aircraft in August 2023. In a statement today, the national carrier said it will gradually grow its 737-8 fleet to 25 by 2026. “The introduction of our new 737-8 aircraft in August 2023 sets a new standard […]
Further testing needed for safe implementation of Gate-to-Gate connectivity on airplanes
KUCHING: In order to ensure the safe use of Gate-to-Gate connectivity among passengers, additional and thorough testing must be conducted, according to an aviation expert who preferred to remain anonymous. The expert highlighted that the current flight mode allowed for passengers is primarily for accessing their own playlists on personal devices, while video calls and […]
MASwings genesis to having own boutique airline
‘We want to cover regional destinations, fly to Kuala Lumpur as well as Singapore. The main objective is to offer moderate airfares, particularly within Malaysia.’ – Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. THE state government’s move to acquire MASwings, a subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), is a significant development in […]
MATTA eyes RM3m in travel fair sales
KUCHING: Organisers of the 17th Sarawak MATTA Travel Fair 2023 are hoping to achieve a sales volume of RM3 million during the event which will be held in Kuching and Miri simultaneously. Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Sarawak chairman Oscar Choo said visitors to the fair will have the opportunity to buy […]
Kuching-Miri and Kuching-KK routes soon
KUCHING: Firefly is planning to launch two new routes for Sarawak which are Kuching-Miri and Kuching-Kota Kinabalu starting in the second quarter next year. This was conveyed by its chief executive officer (CEO), Philip See, to the state Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin after chairing a meeting at his office in Kuching today. […]
MASwings gives away 114 free tickets
KUCHING: MASwings is giving away 114 free air tickets to lucky passengers flying on selected routes throughout October to December this year in conjunction with its 14th anniversary. Those visiting selected ticket offices for any dealings with MASwings may also stand a chance to be the lucky customer of the day to receive these free […]
