Sarawak to conclude MASwings takeover within three months


(Standing from left) Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian and state Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah witnessing the MOU signing between the state Transport Ministry, Hornbill Skyways and Malaysia Aviation Group in Kuching on Friday (Oct 27).

KUCHING: Sarawak aims to complete the takeover of MASWings Sdn Bhd within the next three months, says Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

This comes after the state Transport Ministry, state-owned Hornbill Skyways Sdn Bhd and Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) signed a memorandum of understanding for managing rural air services by acquiring shares in MASwings here on Friday (Oct 27).

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