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Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Malacca airport a boost for tourism
Malacca airport a boost for tourism
As the entry point by air into the state, the Malacca International Airport (LTAM) in Batu Berendam has become busier since Malindo Air began operations to it last November.
The airport, says the state Exco for Transport and Rehabilitation Projects Datuk Lim Ban Hong, can be the catalyst for boosting Malacca’s tourism industry.
He added that Malindo Air’s five times weekly flights to Penang, Kelantan and Pekan Baru (Indonesia) are a key factor in encouraging the arrival of both local and overseas tourists.
“It includes tourists from Indonesia, particularly Pekan Baru, with Malacca being a medical tourism state now.
“The air entry point is now a very important one for the state and we hope that in time, we will start receiving tourists from other countries such as China,” Lim said.
The LTAM, completed in 2011, has a 2,135 metre runway with a 45 metre clearance for large aircraft, including the Airbus 320.
It started operations on a low key note but seems to have received a new lease of life with Malindo Air’s presence.
Malacca has set a target of 15 million tourist arrivals in the state in 2015 with 120,000 of them being medical tourists seeking specialist treatment at private hospitals.
Lim said the frequency of flights will encourage bigger participation by travel agents in Malacca and also promote it on the international stage as a heritage site.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
As the entry point by air into the state, the Malacca International Airport (LTAM) in Batu Berendam has become busier since Malindo Air began operations to it last November.
The airport, says the state Exco for Transport and Rehabilitation Projects Datuk Lim Ban Hong, can be the catalyst for boosting Malacca’s tourism industry.
He added that Malindo Air’s five times weekly flights to Penang, Kelantan and Pekan Baru (Indonesia) are a key factor in encouraging the arrival of both local and overseas tourists.
“It includes tourists from Indonesia, particularly Pekan Baru, with Malacca being a medical tourism state now.
“The air entry point is now a very important one for the state and we hope that in time, we will start receiving tourists from other countries such as China,” Lim said.
The LTAM, completed in 2011, has a 2,135 metre runway with a 45 metre clearance for large aircraft, including the Airbus 320.
It started operations on a low key note but seems to have received a new lease of life with Malindo Air’s presence.
Malacca has set a target of 15 million tourist arrivals in the state in 2015 with 120,000 of them being medical tourists seeking specialist treatment at private hospitals.
Lim said the frequency of flights will encourage bigger participation by travel agents in Malacca and also promote it on the international stage as a heritage site.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
Monday, November 10, 2014
Malindo Air launches Malacca flights
Malindo Air launches Malacca flights
After only two months of discussions with the state government, Malindo Air’s maiden flight from Penang touched down at the Malacca International Airport in Batu Berendam, here, recently.
The flight, which was welcomed by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron, marks the start of the airline’s five times weekly service from Malacca to Penang and Malacca to Pekanbaru, Indonesia.
Idris said the flights were a good start for the airport, which was only utilised by private flights and the Malaysian Flying Academy, to be turned into a hub for medium and small commercial planes.
He was confident that the flights, initiated by Malindo Air which is an affiliate of Indonesia’s Lion Group, would boost tourism in the state, in particular medical tourism.
“I expect hospitals in the state will benefit the most from the flights initiated by Malindo Air as this will encourage more tourist arrivals for medical purposes,” he said.
He said more commercial flights were expected to operate at the airport as the state government had already carried out discussions with several airline companies.
Idris declined to name the companies but it was previously reported that the state had held discussions with airline companies such as AirAsia, Firefly and Sriwijaya Air.
Malindo Air chief executive officer Chandran Rama Muthy said the flights depart from Malacca for Penang and Pekanbaru on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
He said bookings start from RM79 all-inclusive for a one-way trip from Malacca to Penang and RM70 all-inclusive, one way from Malacca to Pekanbaru.
“This new flight connection will allow businessmen, frequent commuters and tourists to visit both Malacca and Penang via a quick and comfortable flight without the need to drive long hours.
“Hopefully, through this launch, Malindo Air will pave the way for more inbound and outbound tourism opportunities for Malacca and position the city-state as a popular tourist attraction in Southeast Asia.”
On another matter, Chandran said Malindo Air would begin operating three flights weekly from Malacca to Kota Bahru, Kelantan, on Nov 21.
He said the company aimed to provide daily flights from Malacca to Penang, Malacca to Pekanbaru and Malacca to Kota Bahru within the next six months. By Roshidi Abu Samah
Datuk Seri Idris Haron (left) said the new flights were a good start for Malacca International Airport to be turned into a hub for medium and small commercial planes.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
After only two months of discussions with the state government, Malindo Air’s maiden flight from Penang touched down at the Malacca International Airport in Batu Berendam, here, recently.
The flight, which was welcomed by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron, marks the start of the airline’s five times weekly service from Malacca to Penang and Malacca to Pekanbaru, Indonesia.
Idris said the flights were a good start for the airport, which was only utilised by private flights and the Malaysian Flying Academy, to be turned into a hub for medium and small commercial planes.
He was confident that the flights, initiated by Malindo Air which is an affiliate of Indonesia’s Lion Group, would boost tourism in the state, in particular medical tourism.
“I expect hospitals in the state will benefit the most from the flights initiated by Malindo Air as this will encourage more tourist arrivals for medical purposes,” he said.
He said more commercial flights were expected to operate at the airport as the state government had already carried out discussions with several airline companies.
Idris declined to name the companies but it was previously reported that the state had held discussions with airline companies such as AirAsia, Firefly and Sriwijaya Air.
Malindo Air chief executive officer Chandran Rama Muthy said the flights depart from Malacca for Penang and Pekanbaru on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
He said bookings start from RM79 all-inclusive for a one-way trip from Malacca to Penang and RM70 all-inclusive, one way from Malacca to Pekanbaru.
“This new flight connection will allow businessmen, frequent commuters and tourists to visit both Malacca and Penang via a quick and comfortable flight without the need to drive long hours.
“Hopefully, through this launch, Malindo Air will pave the way for more inbound and outbound tourism opportunities for Malacca and position the city-state as a popular tourist attraction in Southeast Asia.”
On another matter, Chandran said Malindo Air would begin operating three flights weekly from Malacca to Kota Bahru, Kelantan, on Nov 21.
He said the company aimed to provide daily flights from Malacca to Penang, Malacca to Pekanbaru and Malacca to Kota Bahru within the next six months. By Roshidi Abu Samah
Datuk Seri Idris Haron (left) said the new flights were a good start for Malacca International Airport to be turned into a hub for medium and small commercial planes.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Return of haze
Return of haze, hotspots detected in Indonesia
Hazy skies over Bukit Rambai, Malacca on Sunday. Starpix By A MALEX YAHAYA
Bukit Rambai here recorded an unhealthy Air Pollution Index (API) reading of 105 at noon Sunday signalling a possible return to hazy conditions.
According to the Department of Environment (DoE) website, the API reading at 8am was 102.
However, the API reading were 103 and 105 at 10am and 11am respectively.
Melaka City registered moderate API readings of 77 at 8am, 78 (9am), 79 (10am), 79 (11am) and 80 at 12 noon.
API readings between 0 to 50 is considered good, 51 to 100 (moderate), 101 to 200 (unhealthy), 201 to 300 (very unhealthy) and above 300 hazardous.
The number of hotspots in Sumatra has spiked sharply from zero to 159 in a mere four days, causing the haze to return to Peninsular Malaysia.
After weeks of clear skies, unhealthy air quality has been recorded in Bukit Rambai, Malacca, where residents and tourists have already taken to donning masks on their faces.
In Singapore, the National Environment Agency (NEA) says Singapore may experience hazy conditions in the coming days.
Over the next two days, dry weather conditions were expected to persist in most parts of Sumatra.
"Should there be a change in the wind direction from the west, Singapore may experience hazy conditions," the agency said.
The NEA will provide further haze alerts to the public if these events become more likely.
It said the number of hotspots in Sumatra as tracked by the NOAA 18 satellite had gone up sharply in the last two days to reach 159 on Saturday.
"Of these hotspots, 63 are detected in the Riau province in central Sumatra, which is about 280 km from Singapore.
"Some localised smoke plumes are observed to emanate from the hotspots.
"The other hotspots on the island are primarily further north, in Acheh and North Sumatra.
"As the winds are currently from the southeast or south, the smoke haze is not being blown towards Singapore at this time," the NEA said.
It also noted that some states in Peninsular Malaysia have been experiencing a deterioration in their air quality since Saturday afternoon, with the highest Air Pollutant Index reading at 5am Sunday being 98 in Bukit Rambai, Malacca.
As at noon in Singapore, the three-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) was at 20, while the 24-hour PSI was between 19 and 33.
~News courtesy of Bernama~
Hazy skies over Bukit Rambai, Malacca on Sunday. Starpix By A MALEX YAHAYA
Bukit Rambai here recorded an unhealthy Air Pollution Index (API) reading of 105 at noon Sunday signalling a possible return to hazy conditions.
According to the Department of Environment (DoE) website, the API reading at 8am was 102.
However, the API reading were 103 and 105 at 10am and 11am respectively.
Melaka City registered moderate API readings of 77 at 8am, 78 (9am), 79 (10am), 79 (11am) and 80 at 12 noon.
API readings between 0 to 50 is considered good, 51 to 100 (moderate), 101 to 200 (unhealthy), 201 to 300 (very unhealthy) and above 300 hazardous.
The number of hotspots in Sumatra has spiked sharply from zero to 159 in a mere four days, causing the haze to return to Peninsular Malaysia.
After weeks of clear skies, unhealthy air quality has been recorded in Bukit Rambai, Malacca, where residents and tourists have already taken to donning masks on their faces.
In Singapore, the National Environment Agency (NEA) says Singapore may experience hazy conditions in the coming days.
Over the next two days, dry weather conditions were expected to persist in most parts of Sumatra.
"Should there be a change in the wind direction from the west, Singapore may experience hazy conditions," the agency said.
The NEA will provide further haze alerts to the public if these events become more likely.
It said the number of hotspots in Sumatra as tracked by the NOAA 18 satellite had gone up sharply in the last two days to reach 159 on Saturday.
"Of these hotspots, 63 are detected in the Riau province in central Sumatra, which is about 280 km from Singapore.
"Some localised smoke plumes are observed to emanate from the hotspots.
"The other hotspots on the island are primarily further north, in Acheh and North Sumatra.
"As the winds are currently from the southeast or south, the smoke haze is not being blown towards Singapore at this time," the NEA said.
It also noted that some states in Peninsular Malaysia have been experiencing a deterioration in their air quality since Saturday afternoon, with the highest Air Pollutant Index reading at 5am Sunday being 98 in Bukit Rambai, Malacca.
As at noon in Singapore, the three-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) was at 20, while the 24-hour PSI was between 19 and 33.
~News courtesy of Bernama~
Saturday, May 14, 2011
FireFly-Melaka Air to boost tourism
FireFly-Melaka Air will boost state as tourist destination
MALACCA: The Batu Berendam International airport here is poised to get a stimulus with a new airline interested in turning the facility into its air transportation hub.
Servicing seven air routes between Thailand, Indonesia and local sectors, the FireFly-Melaka Air is expected to make its maiden flight on Nov 11, 2011, symbolising the favourite numbers for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak - (11/11/11).
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said NN Flyers, a aviation company based in Kuala Lumpur who holds an equity of 90% in the company will collaborate with state-owned agency, Yayasan Melaka, who owns a 10% share in the airlines.
Affordable air travel: Budget carriers like Firefly is making transit time faster for busy people.
“NNFlyers will lease the ATR-72 aircraft from MAS affiliate FireFly with the cost of USD190,000 where the collaboration will be known as Firefly-Melaka Air,” he said after chairing the weekly Exco meeting here on Wednesday.
Mohd Ali added that the airlines will serve Medan, Pekan Baru, Padang and Pelembang in Indonesia, Hatyai in Thailand while Penang and Kota Baru are the two local routes.
The frequency of flights are between three to four times in a week while the ticket prices are expected to be announced later.
Mohd Ali said he had calculated the maintenance of each aircraft at RM800,000 including the salaries of crew members of the new airline.
“We anticipate the revenue of the new airline to be lucrative considering that Malacca is a top tourist destination,” he said.
He also noted that two other airlines Wings Air and Riau Airlines that have landing rights at the airport here would not be affected by the debut of the new service.
The air transporation providers currently serves Pekan Baru-Malacca-Pekan Baru with frequencies of three flights, a week.
On a separate matter, Mohd Ali announced that foreigners will be granted to procure properties here that cost more than RM200,000 but with the condition that they have to fork out a levy of 2%.
He said the new ruling will take effect immediately where the revenue collected from such levies would be used to aid the needy in the state.
Mohd Ali added that the collection will be channelled to state Public Aid Fund where the fund would be wisely utilised to aid the locals who are in need of financial assistance.
He said the state hoped to yield some type of revenue due from the property boom in the state, especially with the overwhelming demand from foreigners, especially Singaporeans who are keen to own properties here.
~News courtesy of The Star~
MALACCA: The Batu Berendam International airport here is poised to get a stimulus with a new airline interested in turning the facility into its air transportation hub.
Servicing seven air routes between Thailand, Indonesia and local sectors, the FireFly-Melaka Air is expected to make its maiden flight on Nov 11, 2011, symbolising the favourite numbers for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak - (11/11/11).
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said NN Flyers, a aviation company based in Kuala Lumpur who holds an equity of 90% in the company will collaborate with state-owned agency, Yayasan Melaka, who owns a 10% share in the airlines.
Affordable air travel: Budget carriers like Firefly is making transit time faster for busy people.“NNFlyers will lease the ATR-72 aircraft from MAS affiliate FireFly with the cost of USD190,000 where the collaboration will be known as Firefly-Melaka Air,” he said after chairing the weekly Exco meeting here on Wednesday.
Mohd Ali added that the airlines will serve Medan, Pekan Baru, Padang and Pelembang in Indonesia, Hatyai in Thailand while Penang and Kota Baru are the two local routes.
The frequency of flights are between three to four times in a week while the ticket prices are expected to be announced later.
Mohd Ali said he had calculated the maintenance of each aircraft at RM800,000 including the salaries of crew members of the new airline.
“We anticipate the revenue of the new airline to be lucrative considering that Malacca is a top tourist destination,” he said.
He also noted that two other airlines Wings Air and Riau Airlines that have landing rights at the airport here would not be affected by the debut of the new service.
The air transporation providers currently serves Pekan Baru-Malacca-Pekan Baru with frequencies of three flights, a week.
On a separate matter, Mohd Ali announced that foreigners will be granted to procure properties here that cost more than RM200,000 but with the condition that they have to fork out a levy of 2%.
He said the new ruling will take effect immediately where the revenue collected from such levies would be used to aid the needy in the state.
Mohd Ali added that the collection will be channelled to state Public Aid Fund where the fund would be wisely utilised to aid the locals who are in need of financial assistance.
He said the state hoped to yield some type of revenue due from the property boom in the state, especially with the overwhelming demand from foreigners, especially Singaporeans who are keen to own properties here.
~News courtesy of The Star~
Monday, May 9, 2011
CM lauds facilities at airport
CM lauds facilities at Batu Berendam airport
MALACCA: Flying schools in the country should take advantage of the Melaka International Airport in Batu Berendam to conduct flight training.
Describing the airport as a world-class facility, Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said it was equipped with Instrument Landing System (ILS).
Two institutions currently use the facility for flight training purposes, namely the Malaysian Flying Academy (MFA) and Melaka 4B Youth Flying Club.
MFA has been operating at the airport since 1987.
World class: A file picture of a trainee pilot of the Malaysian Flying Acedemy taking off from the Melaka International Airport in Batu Berendam.
“I hope the airport would become a centre to train pilots for bigger aircraft such as the Boeing 737 and Fokker in the future,” he said at the graduation of MFA cadet pilots here recently.
Mohd Ali said the aviation field could contribute to the development of highly-skilled Malaysians who may land highly-paid jobs locally or internationally.
The airport, formerly known as Batu Berendam airport, occupied 141 acres (0.57 km2) of land. The facilities was built in 1952.
Currently, Riau Airlines flies to the city five times a week.
~News courtesy of The Star~
MALACCA: Flying schools in the country should take advantage of the Melaka International Airport in Batu Berendam to conduct flight training.
Describing the airport as a world-class facility, Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said it was equipped with Instrument Landing System (ILS).
Two institutions currently use the facility for flight training purposes, namely the Malaysian Flying Academy (MFA) and Melaka 4B Youth Flying Club.
MFA has been operating at the airport since 1987.
World class: A file picture of a trainee pilot of the Malaysian Flying Acedemy taking off from the Melaka International Airport in Batu Berendam.
“I hope the airport would become a centre to train pilots for bigger aircraft such as the Boeing 737 and Fokker in the future,” he said at the graduation of MFA cadet pilots here recently.
Mohd Ali said the aviation field could contribute to the development of highly-skilled Malaysians who may land highly-paid jobs locally or internationally.
The airport, formerly known as Batu Berendam airport, occupied 141 acres (0.57 km2) of land. The facilities was built in 1952.
Currently, Riau Airlines flies to the city five times a week.
~News courtesy of The Star~
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
RM39.52bil bridge funded by local investors
RM39.52bil bridge will be funded by local investors, says CM
The proposed bridge from Malacca to Dumai in Sumatra, Indonesia, should be pursued as it would make a positive impact on the economic and social ties between Malaysia and Indonesia.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the 35km bridge, estimated to cost RM39.52bil, was feasible as the funding would come through a private finance initiative.
“As local investors are willing to fund the project, it will not involve government funding.
“And I think this project is viable and profitable in the long run for both countries,” he said after opening the Bernama-Antara Summit 2011 here.
Mohd Ali said the project was bogged down by negative perceptions but the benefits would allay any misconception.
“The bridge project is still pending as negotiations with the Indonesian government are still on-going. The prime minister will be briefed on the matter soon.
“If we take into account the Sumatra’s population of 70 million and the country’s population of 28 million, at the rate of 10% of the population using the bridge, a total of 10 million people would commute between the two countries,” he added.
Mohd Ali said proposal to build the bridge received support from the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) and the Malay World Islamic World (DMDI).
He said Bernama and Antara could play a role in the bridge issue by publicising the positive impact of the bridge to woo Indonesian investors to invest in the Melaka’s tourism sector.
Malacca is keen to have Indonesian investors set up hotel chains, theme parks and shopping complexes in the state, he added.
He called on senior officials from Bernama and Antara to join the DMDI economic forum in October for the benefit of both countries.
Bernama general manager Datuk Hasnul Hassan, Antara Supervisory Board chairman Hendry Subiakto and Antara chief executive officer Ahmad Mukhlis Yusoff were present.
About 70 journalists and media practitioners discussed and put up ideas on broadcasting and journalism at the three-day summit meeting entitled ‘Connecting the Strait of Malacca’. – Bernama.
The proposed bridge from Malacca to Dumai in Sumatra, Indonesia, should be pursued as it would make a positive impact on the economic and social ties between Malaysia and Indonesia.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the 35km bridge, estimated to cost RM39.52bil, was feasible as the funding would come through a private finance initiative.
“As local investors are willing to fund the project, it will not involve government funding.
“And I think this project is viable and profitable in the long run for both countries,” he said after opening the Bernama-Antara Summit 2011 here.
Mohd Ali said the project was bogged down by negative perceptions but the benefits would allay any misconception.
“The bridge project is still pending as negotiations with the Indonesian government are still on-going. The prime minister will be briefed on the matter soon.
“If we take into account the Sumatra’s population of 70 million and the country’s population of 28 million, at the rate of 10% of the population using the bridge, a total of 10 million people would commute between the two countries,” he added.
Mohd Ali said proposal to build the bridge received support from the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) and the Malay World Islamic World (DMDI).
He said Bernama and Antara could play a role in the bridge issue by publicising the positive impact of the bridge to woo Indonesian investors to invest in the Melaka’s tourism sector.
Malacca is keen to have Indonesian investors set up hotel chains, theme parks and shopping complexes in the state, he added.
He called on senior officials from Bernama and Antara to join the DMDI economic forum in October for the benefit of both countries.
Bernama general manager Datuk Hasnul Hassan, Antara Supervisory Board chairman Hendry Subiakto and Antara chief executive officer Ahmad Mukhlis Yusoff were present.
About 70 journalists and media practitioners discussed and put up ideas on broadcasting and journalism at the three-day summit meeting entitled ‘Connecting the Strait of Malacca’. – Bernama.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Malacca-Dumai ferry project should take off
Malacca-Dumai ferry project should take off
The Riau Administration in Indonesia had asked the Malacca government to speed up the Malacca-Dumai roll-on-roll-off (ro-ro) ferry project.
Riau Province deputy governor II Emrizal Pakis said the project was approved nearly a year ago but until now the state has yet to start the jetty project.
“I feel Tanjung Bruas is more suitable for the ferry service than Kuala Linggi as originally proposed. Kuala Linggi is saddled with tide problems,” he said after visiting the Tanjung Bruas port.
Emrizal, who was heading a 35-member delegation, was on a two-day visit to Malacca.
The delegation attended a dinner hosted by Malacca Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam.
Emrizal said the Riau Administration had built the physical infrastructure for the project, including building a jetty at Dumai costing Rp55mil and approved ro-ro ferries which could carry 48 cars.
The ro-ro ferry takes about six hours to travel between Dumai and Malacca compared to one hour and 50 minutes by a passenger ferry at present while flights from Malacca to Pekan Baru takes about 45 minutes. — Bernama
-News courtesy of The Star-
The Riau Administration in Indonesia had asked the Malacca government to speed up the Malacca-Dumai roll-on-roll-off (ro-ro) ferry project.
Riau Province deputy governor II Emrizal Pakis said the project was approved nearly a year ago but until now the state has yet to start the jetty project.
“I feel Tanjung Bruas is more suitable for the ferry service than Kuala Linggi as originally proposed. Kuala Linggi is saddled with tide problems,” he said after visiting the Tanjung Bruas port.
Emrizal, who was heading a 35-member delegation, was on a two-day visit to Malacca.
The delegation attended a dinner hosted by Malacca Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam.
Emrizal said the Riau Administration had built the physical infrastructure for the project, including building a jetty at Dumai costing Rp55mil and approved ro-ro ferries which could carry 48 cars.
The ro-ro ferry takes about six hours to travel between Dumai and Malacca compared to one hour and 50 minutes by a passenger ferry at present while flights from Malacca to Pekan Baru takes about 45 minutes. — Bernama
-News courtesy of The Star-
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