Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook has announced that the government has agreed to subsidise the purchase of economy flight tickets from Peninsula Malaysia to Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan during festive seasons. Prices will be capped at RM599 for a one-way trip, starting with the Christmas period later this month.
According to Bernama, Looke said that the initiative will come into effect at 12.01am on 16 December for flights from 22 until 24 December. The same subsidy will continue next year for the Chinese New Year, Aidilfitri, Kaamatan festival, Gawai Day and Christmas, with tickets available for purchase starting at 12.0am on 1 January 2024.
The Transport Minister further clarified that the subsidy does not include taxes and fees. Furthermore, for economy class flight tickets that exceed RM599, the government will pay the price difference between the original price of the air ticket and the maximum price.
Besides that, he also announced that Mavcom has facilitated 114 additional flights between Peninsula Malaysia and Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan. As for the subsidy costs that the government is bearing, Loke didn’t specify the exact amount but said that it is millions of ringgit.
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