{"id":15368,"date":"2021-12-04T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-04T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v3\/?p=15368"},"modified":"2021-12-05T10:01:15","modified_gmt":"2021-12-05T02:01:15","slug":"rationalisation-on-rural-air-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v4\/2021\/12\/04\/rationalisation-on-rural-air-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Rationalisation on Rural Air Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">To further improve Rural Air Services (RAS) in East Malaysia provided by regional airline MASwings, the Malaysian Government through the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) will conduct a rationalisation on the air transportation service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will involve a review on RAS objectives; financial implications involved; routes and frequency of RAS flights; fares charged; aircraft used; and subsidy distribution mechanisms to users of the services from time to time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RO-5-1-1-046-2021.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15364\" width=\"452\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RO-5-1-1-046-2021.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RO-5-1-1-046-2021-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RO-5-1-1-046-2021-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RO-5-1-1-046-2021-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RO-5-1-1-046-2021-632x420.jpg 632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><figcaption>A MASwings ATR72-600 aircraft. Photo by Gyrostat<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is one of the Government&#8217;s efforts to ensure that these facilities can be enjoyed by the people in rural areas at their best,\u201d said Prime Minister YAB Dato\u2019 Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob during the official launch of the New Mukah Airport on 4 December 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MASwings began providing RAS in Sarawak and Sabah in 2008 following the RAS Agreement that was signed on 3 July 2008.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2019, the Public Service Obligation for Rural Air Services Agreement was signed between the Malaysian Government and MASwings for the latter to continues its services until 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the agreement, the airline provides air services for 40 routes in East Malaysia, including four that link Mukah to major cities or towns in Sarawak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are the Kuching-Mukah route with a frequency of 28 flights a week; Miri-Mukah (seven flights weekly); Sibu-Mukah (three flights weekly) and Bintulu-Mukah (two flights weekly).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the New Mukah Airport, the Prime Minister congratulated the Ministry of Transport Malaysia, the Sarawak Government and all agencies involved for their success in building \u201can iconic landmark\u201d in Mukah Division, in spite of Malaysia\u2019s ongoing battle against COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RO-5-2-1-046-2021.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RO-5-2-1-046-2021.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RO-5-2-1-046-2021-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RO-5-2-1-046-2021-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RO-5-2-1-046-2021-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RO-5-2-1-046-2021-631x420.jpg 631w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>The Prime Minister (front row, third right) symbolically launching the New Mukah Airport on 4 December 2021. He is flanked by Chief Minister YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg (front row, third left) and Minister of Transport Malaysia YB Datuk Seri Ir. Dr. Wee Ka Siong (second right). \nPhoto from The Star<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Located about seven kilometres from Mukah town centre, the airport started its operation on 17 June 2021 \u2013 nearly four years after its construction commenced \u2013 to replace the small Mukah short take-off and landing airport (STOLport).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With various facilities such as a new terminal building, and a runway spanning 1,500m that can be utilised by an ATR aircraft, it is set to strengthen Mukah Division\u2019s position as a major contributor to Sarawak\u2019s economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RO-5-4-1-046-2021.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RO-5-4-1-046-2021.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RO-5-4-1-046-2021-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RO-5-4-1-046-2021-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RO-5-4-1-046-2021-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>The New Mukah Airport has a runway spanning 1,500m that can be utilised by an ATR aircraft, which can carry more passengers than a Twin Otter aircraft. \nPhoto from Malaysia Airports Twitter page<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe New Mukah Airport will definitely boost economic opportunities that can give multiple and linked impact to the people in Mukah and Malaysia in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn addition, the airport will provide support for activities in (the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy) which is expected to show a more effective and efficient economic network in the future,\u201d said the Prime Minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RO-5-3-1-046-2021.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RO-5-3-1-046-2021.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RO-5-3-1-046-2021-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RO-5-3-1-046-2021-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RO-5-3-1-046-2021-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>The New Mukah Airport is capable of catering up to 265,000 passengers annually.\nPhoto from Malaysia Airports Twitter page<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<div style='text-align:center' 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