New connection to Pontianak


Abdul Karim (second from left) presenting bead necklaces to passengers on the inaugural Wings Air flight from Pontianak to Kuching. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE / The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak has a new flight connection to a regional destination with the introduction of Indonesian airline Wings Air’s Pontianak-Kuching route.

The inaugural flight, carrying a full load of 72 passengers on an ATR 72-600 aircraft, landed at Kuching International Airport at noon.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Metro , East Malaysia , pontianak and wings

Next In Metro News

Penang primes for VM2026 spotlight
Petaling Jaya residents question unclear signage
CCTV mandatory in JB
KL welcomes 2026 with a bang
RM50mil Kanowit school upgrade completed under 13MP
Budgeting for a balanced city
End of an era for Southern Express
Kajang assemblyman fumes over rubbish in drains
Focus on legacy as Matang school turns 200
Creating a wave of M’sian change-makers

Others Also Read