Malaysia's Sarawak To Discuss Kuching-Pontianak Direct Flights With Indonesia

SERIAN (Sarawak, Malaysia), Sept 2 (Bernama) -- East Malaysian state Sarawak government will discuss with Indonesia starting direct flights between Kuching and Pontianak, according to the state’s Transport Minister Lee Kim Shin. He said a discussion would be held soon with the Consulate-General of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuching (Sarawak’s capital city). “I also understand that AirAsia has also applied to start the Kuching-Pontianak flights. So, we hope the matter can be realised soon so that our transport sector can full return to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic.” He reminded express bus drivers from Kuching to Pontianak not to pick up passengers who did not go through the bus terminal or from along the road. He said the rules and conditions had been agreed upon by both countries to prevent the entry of illegal immigrants and drug smuggling activities. “For a start, the frequency of the express bus services is allowed five times a week, namely Kuching-Pontianak and vice-versa. “The trial period for one month is from today until Sept 30,” he added. -- BERNAMA