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Borneo Post
03-08-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
MASwings to offer daily Miri-Long Banga flights starting Aug 8
A MASwings Twin Otter aircraft. – File photo MIRI (Aug 3): MASwings is enhancing air connectivity to the interior with the addition of two more weekly direct flights between Miri and Long Banga, bringing the total frequency to a daily service effective Aug 8. The new flights, scheduled on Mondays and Fridays, will complement the existing services on Thursdays and Saturdays, and three transit flights, offering greater convenience and accessibility for travellers, particularly local residents. MASwings chief operating officer Suresh Singam said the airline remains committed to serving the socio-economic needs of rural populations in East Malaysia. 'By introducing two additional weekly flights, we are proud to now offer daily services between Miri and Long Banga, a significant milestone in rural air connectivity. 'This initiative would not have been possible without the continued support and approval of the Ministry of Transport Malaysia, for which we are truly grateful. 'We believe this enhancement will not only facilitate easier travel, but also improve access to essential services, strengthen community ties, and uplift the quality of life for residents in this region,' he said in a statement. Previously, rural communities in Long Banga had long appealed for additional flights, citing the high cost and long journey via logging roads between their settlement and Miri. Travelling by four-wheel drive can take up to 10 hours depending on road conditions. flights lead Long Banga maswings miri
Borneo Post
03-08-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
MASwings increases Miri-Long Banga flights to daily service starting Aug 8
A MASwings Twin Otter aircraft. – File photo MIRI (Aug 3): MASwings is enhancing air connectivity to the interior with the addition of two more weekly flights between Miri and Long Banga, bringing the total frequency to a daily service effective Aug 8. The new flights, scheduled on Mondays and Fridays, will complement the existing services on Thursdays and Saturdays, offering greater convenience and accessibility for travellers, particularly local residents. MASwings chief operating officer Suresh Singam said the airline remains committed to serving the socio-economic needs of rural populations in East Malaysia. 'By introducing two additional weekly flights, we are proud to now offer daily services between Miri and Long Banga, a significant milestone in rural air connectivity. 'This initiative would not have been possible without the continued support and approval of the Ministry of Transport Malaysia, for which we are truly grateful. 'We believe this enhancement will not only facilitate easier travel, but also improve access to essential services, strengthen community ties, and uplift the quality of life for residents in this region,' he said in a statement. Previously, rural communities in Long Banga had long appealed for additional flights, citing the high cost and long journey via logging roads between their settlement and Miri. Travelling by four-wheel drive can take up to 10 hours depending on road conditions. flights lead Long Banga maswings miri
