Wee: Runway expansion a boost for Sandakan

Greater things to come: Dr Wee (centre) visiting the expanded runway at Sandakan Airport after its launch with Bung Moktar (second from left) and Wong (second from right). — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: The Sandakan airport runway expansion will improve capabilities and encourage more commercial flights to the town, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong says.

Dr Wee, who officiated the expansion yesterday, said it was a much-needed boost for the airport.