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The Star
19 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Budget airline offers promo fares for new flights from Kota Kinabalu to Fukuoka
KOTA KINABALU: AirAsia Malaysia continues to expand routes to and from Sabah through Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with the latest flight to Fukuoka, Japan, via Taipei (short layover). This launch of their brand new fifth-freedom route from the airline's second-largest hub of Kota Kinabalu will start flying daily from Aug 15, further underscoring AirAsia's commitment to expand its Kota Kinabalu hub. Datuk Captain Fareh Mazputra, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AirAsia Malaysia said this exciting launch marked another significant milestone as they continue to explore new opportunities from the Kota Kinabalu hub. Since reinstating the Kota Kinabalu-Taipei route three years ago, AirAsia has flown more than 130,000 passengers, and the numbers continue to grow, he said. This launch aligns with their vision of connecting people across Asia, enhancing regional connectivity and boosting tourism opportunities, he added. 'With this new route, Sabahans now have more choices and flexibility when travelling to their preferred destinations, while supporting the state government's vision of positioning Sabah as a top tourism destination,' said Fareh. 'We remain committed to facilitating air travel for everyone through enhanced connectivity, convenience and accessibility,' he said. In celebration of the launch, AirAsia is offering special promotional fares for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Fukuoka starting from just RM609 one-way, whereas flights from Fukuoka to Kota Kinabalu are also available from JPY21,390 (RM635) one-way. Guests can book their flights from today until June 8, 2025, for travel between Aug 15, 2025 and March 29, 2026, available on the AirAsia MOVE app and Taipei is one of AirAsia's key virtual hubs within its extensive network. The new route provides more flexibility for Malaysians looking to explore more destinations in Japan, offering an alternative to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Fukuoka via Don Mueang (Thailand), operated by Thai AirAsia (flight code FD). Fukuoka is a popular destination in Japan where tradition meets modernity, with the city renowned for its iconic Tonkotsu ramen, serving as a paradise for foodies. It is also the best go-to destination for nature lovers, as the city offers tranquillity for a perfect getaway trip; stroll through the Ohori Park or the Fukuoka Castle and immerse yourself in the city's rich history. From Aug 15, AirAsia will operate flights to 13 international destinations across Asia from the Kota Kinabalu hub, with a total of 79 flights weekly, solidifying the city's position as Malaysia's second-largest hub. According to AirAsia, all-in fares are quoted for one-way travel only, including passenger service charge, regulatory service charges, fuel surcharges, and other applicable fees with terms and conditions applied.
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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Deported Indian fugitive may have tried to set up drug network
KUALA LUMPUR: Federal police are looking into the movements of the Indian drug kingpin who was arrested at a hotel here and deported back to India. The suspect, who was identified by various Indian news portals as Naveen Chichkar, 35 has a background in criminal psychology and also studied film and television in London. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said part of the probe into the fugitive would be to determine if he tried to set up a network in Malaysia. "We are looking into everyone he met, all the locations he went to and exactly what he planned to do in Malaysia. "We are not taking any chances. We do not want foreigners coming to Malaysia and setting up drug networks or conducting drug deals on our soil," he told the New Straits Times today. Razarudin said current intelligence suggested that this individual was running drug cartel activities from outside of his home country. "Through the Bukit Aman Narcotic Crime Investigation Department (NCID), we will liaise with our counterparts in India to exchange information and determine just how vast his operations were," he said. LINK: Yesterday, it was reported that the drug kingpin who entered the country on a tourist visa was found hiding out in a hotel in Kuala Lumpur. The man was nabbed in a joint effort by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and NCID police. The team, from federal police headquarters in Bukit Aman, nabbed the man in the hotel room about 1.35am on May 13. Razarudin said the man was repatriated to India on May 27 via a flight at 6.54pm. Further investigation revealed that the man was not involved in any drug trafficking activities in Malaysia. However, further action and intelligence efforts are being actively conducted by the NCID to determine if the man has any links to drug networks in the country. According to an Indian news portal, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) there arrested a Navi Mumbai resident, alleged to be the kingpin of a "transnational drug syndicate", after securing his deportation from Malaysia on Wednesday. It reported that Naveen Chichkar, 35, was wanted in multiple cases registered by the NCB, and would be brought to Mumbai on Thursday afternoon, an official said. The cartel operated by Chichkar sold drugs in India worth RM635 million including cocaine and hybrid strain hydroponic weed that were sourced from the United States via cargo shipments. Another portal reported that Chickar studied film and television as well as criminal psychology in London and was running drug cartel operations from outside of India. The cartel primarily deals in cocaine and hybrid strain hydroponic weed. These substances would be smuggled into Mumbai via air cargo shipments from the US. Once in Mumbai, the drugs were distributed across various states in India. Investigations have also revealed that apart from selling drugs in India, the cartel was re-exporting them to foreign markets, including Australia.
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Wanted Indian drug kingpin deported after arrest in KL hotel
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested an Indian national suspected of being the notorious drug kingpin of a transnational syndicate who is wanted by his country's government while hiding in a hotel in the capital here on May 13. Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the 30-year-old man was arrested by a team from the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (JSJ) together with the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJN) when he was located in a hotel room at 1.35 am. He said checks found that the man was believed to have been in the country since early this year on a tourist pass. 'Further investigations found that the man had no involvement in drug trafficking activities in Malaysia. 'However, further action and intelligence are being actively carried out by the JSJN to identify if the man has a network or is involved in secret society activities in Malaysia,' he said when contacted here today. Following that, Razarudin said the foreign national, who was listed as a wanted individual or fugitive by the Indian government, was deported to his country on a flight at 6.54 pm on Tuesday (May 27). The 'Indian Express' newspaper reported earlier (on May 28) that the drug kingpin of an international drug syndicate was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) of India after being extradited from Malaysia. The international syndicate led by the man is believed to be carrying out drug smuggling worth 1,128 crore (RM635 million) including cocaine and marijuana obtained from the United States through cargo shipments.
