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The Star
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Penang to welcome direct flights from Phnom Penh from June 26
GEORGE TOWN: Penang is set to welcome new direct flights from Phnom Penh starting June 26 via Cambodia Airways, marking another significant milestone in enhancing regional connectivity and underscoring Malaysia's role as Asean chair. Penang tourism and creative economy committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said Cambodia Airways has officially confirmed the new route and this latest development follows the successful launch of the Chengdu-Penang direct flight on April 30. "This marks the first direct air link between Phnom Penh and Penang, signalling a new era in the exchange between the two cities. "The launch of the direct flight service between Phnom Penh and Penang will open up more opportunities for tourism, trade and bilateral collaboration between Malaysia and Cambodia, offering more convenient travel options for both business and leisure travellers," he said in a statement today. Wong said the flight will operate twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays. Flight KR785 will depart from the Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) at 8.05am and arrive at Penang International Airport (PIA) at 10.55am while the return flight KR786 will depart Penang at 11.55am and land in Phnom Penh at 12.40pm. He emphasised that this direct connection highlights Penang's unique appeal and growth potential on the regional aviation map, further solidifying its position as an international hub for business events and tourism. With the inclusion of Cambodia, he said Penang now has direct air links with six Asean member states, namely Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Myanmar and Cambodia. "This achievement not only enhances Penang's position as a key international air hub in Southeast Asia but also strengthens regional air connectivity, further solidifying Penang's strategic role in the regional aviation landscape," he said. With the inclusion of Phnom Penh, PIA now has direct flights to 22 international cities, further boosting Penang's global reach. Wong also highlighted Malaysia's Asean chairmanship, which began on Jan 1 this year, focusing on promoting regional integration and connectivity and the Master Plan on Asean Connectivity 2025, which identifies air transport as a key pillar for fostering integration. He noted that the launch of the direct flight from Phnom Penh to Penang is a concrete reflection of a regional vision, advancing seamless air connectivity between Penang and Asean countries while further strengthening the foundation for the goal of an Asean Single Aviation Market (ASAM). "It will contribute to further enhancing Penang's position as a strategic hub within the regional aviation and trade networks, expanding its role as a key connectivity node in Asean and attracting more business, tourism and investment opportunities," Wong said. - Bernama
The Star
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Cambodian wrestlers bring home gold, valuable experience from Singapore champs
Heng Vuthy, who won gold in the 92kg freestyle category, said the competition was extremely tough because countries outside of Asean also participated. - PPP PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian wrestling team has returned from the South-East Asian and Invitation Championship 2025 laden widen with medals. The team considered the haul — of 1 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze — a strong result and noted that the athletes gained valuable experience, especially as the 33rd SEA Games, to be hosted by Thailand at the end of 2025, approaches. Heng Vuthy, who won gold in the 92kg freestyle category, said the competition was extremely tough because countries outside of Asean also participated. It was an open tournament that allowed each country to enter 2 to 3 athletes per class, making the contest even more competitive, he explained. He spoke with the media upon his arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport on May 13. 'I performed well at this competition, but it was really tough because countries like Australia, New Zealand and Chinese Taipei also competed. Some weight divisions involved fighting from morning until evening before results were known,' he added. Despite the challenges, Vuthy said he will take the lessons he learned in Singapore and use them to fuel his determination as he prepares for the SEA Games. 'What we went through was an experience and a test for us, and should help us achieve good results at the SEA Games. We've seen that the athletes from Australia and Chinese Taipei are even stronger than those from Vietnam, so we've learned from them in order to improve for the SEA Games this December,' he continued. Team coach Chov Sotheara described the haul from the Singapore competition as a positive sign, ahead of the December games. 'These results are a good sign for our SEA Games preparations — not just for the medal winners, but also for those who didn't win this time. We need to take the experiences from the Singapore competition and use them to strengthen both our conditioning and technical skills for the SEA Games later this year,' he told the media. The kingdom sent 12 athletes to the championship, which took place from May 10-12. The team was sponsored by Casey Barnett, vice-president of the Cambodian Wrestling Federation (CWF), with the goal of evaluating and improving the team's performance as part of preparations for the upcoming SEA Games. Barnett, himself a former wrestler, expressed his pride in the Cambodian team's success. 'Strength, skill and bravery. Cambodia's wrestling athletes brought home 1 gold, 3 silver, 4 bronze medals — and national pride — from the 2025 Southeast Asian Championship in Singapore,' he said, via social media. - The Phnom Penh Post/ANN
