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MIRI, July 1: Minister of Transport Malaysia Anthony Loke has given his assurance that the proposed RM60 million optimisation plan for Miri Airport will be the ministry’s top priority in obtaining approval from the federal government.
This was disclosed by Minister of Transport Sarawak Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin after heading a delegation from Sarawak in a meeting with Loke in Putrajaya yesterday (June 30).
The meeting also discussed the establishment of Sarawak’s airline through the acquisition of MASWings, as a follow-up to the announcement made by Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on June 15 (stating that the Sarawak government had agreed in principle to take over MASWings.
“During the meeting, both parties agreed to establish a task force to ensure a smooth acquisition process.
“The Sarawak government’s delegation will actively participate in the task force,” Lee said.
It was also decided that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) would be signed to initiate further discussions and facilitate the takeover.
Additionally, Lee also requested the Stage Bus Service Transformation (SBST) programme under federal government funding in Kuching to be carried out by a local consortium of bus operators. — DayakDaily
