Kuching needs another new airport, says Sarawak Premier


Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg speaking to reporters at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly complex. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak will develop a new international airport here to cater to the growing air and passenger traffic, says Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.

He said the state government was studying the matter as the present Kuching International Airport had exceeded its capacity.

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