IPOH: An airline's launch of direct flights here from Singapore is a significant step towards establishing the city as a hub for short-haul international travel, says a Perak state exco member. Singaporeans now have an additional, affordable weekend destination as well as another medical tourism option following the launch by Batik Air, added Loh Sze Yee. The...
IPOH: The state has received more than RM20mil in allocations in preparation for Visit Perak Year 2024, says Perak Tourism Committee chairman Loh Sze Yee (pic). He said the allocation includes allocations from the state government and the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry. “We initially received RM3.5mil annual allocations from the state government before receiving another RM7mil...
IPOH: The decision on Ipoh’s commercial flight routes is up to individual airlines, says a Perak executive councillor. Tourism committee chairman Loh Sze Yee said the airlines will need to conduct research before adding any new routes to Ipoh’s Sultan Azlan Shah Airport. “Right now there are two airlines operating from the airport, namely AirAsia and FlyScoot. “The...
