Joniston (sixth from right), Rafail (fifth from right) and other attendees at the event on Tuesday.
KOTA KINABALU (Feb 6): Sabah welcomed the first direct flight connecting Kota Kinabalu and Jakarta, Indonesia on Tuesday.
The inaugural flight with the code QZ 526 departed from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CCK) and landed safely at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) around 4.30pm, where it was greeted with a water salute. On board were 131 passengers from Jakarta.
Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, who was present to welcome the inaugural flight, its crew and passengers said that the flight marks a significant milestone in our efforts to enhance regional connectivity and strengthen the ties between East Malaysia and Indonesia.
“The introduction of the Kota Kinabalu to Jakarta route is poised to have a profound impact on our tourism sector, fostering cultural exchanges and boosting economic activities.
“We anticipate…
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