MoU on MASwings takeover this month
KUCHING: The Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) and the state government will enter a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to ensure a smooth acquisition of MASwings. This was revealed by Deputy Minister of Transport (Aviation and Road) Datuk Dr Jerip Susil who said the MoU is expected to be inked this month. “On July 24, a Sarawak […]
Takeover of MASwings will make travelling cheaper: Minos
KUCHING: The likely takeover of MASwings will usher in affordable air fares and cheaper air travel within Sarawak and later Malaysia. Viewing it as a good move, Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos said “Flying to Kuala Lumpur or Miri from Kuching can cost a fortune. It is simply too expensive and […]
Khazanah meeting another step to MASwings acquisition
KUCHING: State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin has held a meeting with Khazanah Nasional Berhad to discuss the acquisition of MASwings by the Sarawak government. In a statement, Lee said the primary objective of the meeting was to brief Khazanah on the proposed takeover of MASwings Sdn Bhd as a follow up to […]
Task force to be established for smooth acquisition of MASwings
KUCHING: A task force will be established to ensure a smooth acquisition process of MASwings prior to setting up Sarawak’s own boutique airline. Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin led a delegation for a courtesy call to Federal Minister of Transport Anthony Loke in Putrajaya on Friday (June 30). Lee said the primary […]
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 […]
Acquisition of MASwings needs detailed study
DARO: A detailed study needs to be conducted because managing an airline company is not cheap and involves significant capital expenditure, said Datuk Abdullah Saidol. The Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information, and UKAS) said that while he personally supports it, a detailed study needs to be carried out to ensure that […]
Taking over MASwings more viable than creating new airline
KUCHING: It is more viable for Sarawak to take over MASwings, provided the debts and governance issues are resolved, compared to setting up a brand new airline company. Professor Geoffrey Williams, an economist at the Malaysia University of Science and Technology, said taking over an existing company means easier access to licences and infrastructure. In addition, […]
Major aviation upgrade possible for Sarawak and Sabah
KUCHING: Sarawak and Sabah may soon experience an upgrade in their aviation industry as talks are underway to unite MasWings and Hornbill Skyways that could expand the new airline’s size and abilities in the region. Aviation analyst Dr Rosli Khan is optimistic about the potential of another airline covering the Semenanjung-Sarawak-Sabah routes. “This is a […]
State govt to acquire MASwings as boutique airline
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: The state government has agreed in principle to take over MASwings in its plan to establish the region’s own boutique airline. This was revealed by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg who said this is being planned following a proposal from the federal […]
MASWings increases flights for Gawai celebration
KUCHING: In anticipation of the upcoming Hari Gawai celebration, MASWings has announced additional flight options to facilitate the travel of passengers returning home during the peak festive period from May 28 to June 5. The airline will add additional daily flights from Kuching to Limbang, from Miri to Long Banga, and double the frequency of […]
