MASwings poised to become regional airline


KUCHING: The Sarawak government will upgrade MASwings to a regional airline from rural air service provider after its takeover from the federal authorities in the next three months, says Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

He noted Sarawak aims to bring the state aviation sector to another level and expand its air connectivity to nearby regions, especially Hong Kong, Shenzhen in China, Singapore, Indonesia and other South-East Asian countries.

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