Thursday, November 24, 2011

MASWINGS direct flights within the BIMP-EAGA region early 2012

MASwings, the wholly owned subsidiary of the Malaysia national carrier, MAS, will extend its operations to cover the Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines - East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP - EAGA)early 2012. This was disclosed by Sarawak Tourism Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Abang Openg on 22 November 2011 and stated that the Federal Government has accepted this proposal from his ministry.

MASwings is currently the regional airline covering Sarawak and Sabah. With the implementation of the proposal to make MASwings the regional airline for BIMP - EAGA, it will definitely enhance the trade and tourism activities within the region.