Meeting held on airport, STOLport operations
MULU: A meeting has been held on issues related to airport and STOLport operations in the state. The meeting chaired by state Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin was convened by the Sarawak Public Transportation Committee (SPTC) recently. It examined current and future developments of airports and Short Take-off and Landing Airport (STOLport) operations […]
Betong sees bright future in tourism
BETONG: More tourists will come to Betong due to its myriad of attractions, according to Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The Deputy Premier highlighted that the recent construction of the Pan Borneo Highway has made Betong easily reachable. Furthermore, the town and its surrounding areas are now seamlessly linked via internal roads. Uggah also mentioned […]
No truth to opposition claims on STOLport
KUCHING: People have been told to be wary of opposition ploys to get attention especially with the general election round the corner. Deputy Community Welfare Minister Mohammad Razi Sitam said in some instances they were clearly distorting the facts on the status of development projects awaited by the people. “For example, the opposition’s incorrect claims […]
Stolport project in site clearing stage
SPAOH: The Bebuling Short Take-off and Landing Airport or Bebuling STOLport project is a step closer to implementation. The RM108 mln project is one of the two new airports in the state, apart from the RM173.5 mln Bukit Mabong airport in Baleh, Kapit. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is […]
Build specialist hospital on Mukah STOLport site
MUKAH: A Chinese community leader has suggested that the short takeoff and landing airport (STOLport) here, now closed since a new airport began operations recently, be the site for a specialist hospital. Kapitan Kang Boon Eong said nowadays, many medical cases at Mukah Hospital were referred to either Sibu Hospital or Bintulu Hospital. He added […]
Thumbs-up for new Mukah Airport
MUKAH: Airline passengers have given the new Mukah Airport here the thumbs-up. Akit Sebli, who is in his sixties, said travelling had become more comfortable with the upgraded facilities. “I just wish more comfortable planes will be made available soon in line with the economic developments and better tourism facilities,” he told New Sarawak Tribune […]
Nostalgia on last day of Stolport’s operations
MUKAH: The Mukah short landing and take-off airport (Stolport) here which has existed for more than 50 years has its last operations today (June 16) with the last flight departing for Miri at 1.20pm. Some 15 passengers boarded the twin otter aircraft in a historic last outgoing flight. The last incoming flight was from Kuching […]
Flood forces Lawas STOLport to close
KUCHING: The Lawas short take-off and landing airport (STOLport) is temporary closed due to flood following non-stop heavy rains on Wednesday (May 19). Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said the closure is expected to be for a few days, but the terminal is not affected as it is located at a higher ground. “The […]
New Mukah Airport handed over to Malaysian Transport Ministry
MUKAH: The new Mukah Airport will see an increase in air network as well as open up new connections along the coastal area. Located about seven kilometres from the town of Mukah, it will cater to the needs of larger ATR aircraft. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), the completed […]
Security personnel to report at new airport
MUKAH: The new Mukah Airport costing RM435.9 million at KM7, Jalan Mukah-Oya here is expected to be operational before this coming Gawai Dayak. Meanwhile, work is in progress to complete the airport in order to finish in time to host the first and historic flight. It was reported recently that security personnel will report for […]
