Talks on revival of Miri-Manila flights ongoing

SIBURAN: Discussions on the revival of direct flights between Miri and Manila, Philippines are still ongoing, said Datuk Dr Jerip Susil.

The Deputy Transport Minister said he will continue to follow up with his ministry on the direct flights.

“Flight schedules are variable, mainly because of the legal factors.

“That being said. whichever airline company wants to conduct direct flights should look into the legal factors first,” he said when met by reporters after officiating at the Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) Project of Dream Realised Roadshow 2024 at Siburan Community Hall here today.

Asked if there are other flights the Transport Ministry is also working on, Dr Jerip said they are working on the possibility of reviving the direct flights between Kuching and Shenzhen, China.

“Because previously we do have a direct flight between both of the cities and we are looking into the possibility of reviving that flight again,” he added.

Recently, the ministry said it was working to revive direct flights between Miri and Manila, Philippines.

Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the strategic endeavour forms a pivotal part of Sarawak’s plan to strengthen land, air, and sea linkages to foster economic growth and tourism within the region.

“We also remember the convenience of direct flights between Miri and Manila in the past and we hope to re-establish such vital air links to enhance connectivity,” he said.