MCA: Force AirAsia to use aerobridge
Published on: Wed, Jul 23, 2025
By: Mardinah Jikur Text Size: The aerobridge connects the flight and the Pier. - credit: klia2.info (Pic for illustration only). Kota Kinabalu: Sabah MCA Treasurer, Datuk Chin Kim Hiung, urged the State Government to emulate Sarawak's enforced aerobridge usage, through direct negotiations with AirAsia, federal authorities, and Mavcom. He said the use of aerobridge should be enforced at all Sabah airports in the interest of passenger safety and convenience. Sabah's tourists and residents deserve safe, dignified travel, he said on a statement. He said the State Government must act decisively, not with appeals, but with enforceable demands. He said despite Sabah's strong tourism growth with 3 million arrivals in 2024 (exceeding targets) and RM4.88 billion in revenue passengers at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) continue to face unacceptable conditions. He said it was due to AirAsia not using aerobridges forces travelers, including elderly visitors and families, to endure dangerous tarmac walks during frequent thunderstorms, risking slips, falls, and lightning exposure. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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