RM70mil allocation to upgrade Sandakan airport


SANDAKAN: The Federal Government has allocated RM70mil to upgrade Sandakan airport for the comfort of air travellers, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha.

He said the project would, among others, involve the expansion of the terminal building by 3,000 sq m, the improvement of facilities at departure areas and waiting lounge, immigration counters, bag scanning area and increasing the number of parking bays and the installation of air-conditioning system for the entire building.

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