Ba’Kelalan rep: Explore Lawas-Long Bawan air link potential to boost cross-border trade, tourism
By Christine T KUCHING, Oct 14: Ba’Kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian proposes exploring a direct air link between Lawas and Long Bawan in North Kalimantan, Indonesia, following the expected completion of the new Lawas Airport in 2028. Speaking during the debate on the 2027 Supply Bill at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly today, Baru proposed that the Sarawak government and AirBorneo study the feasibility of establishing the route as Long Bawan already had a regional airport, presenting an…
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Ba'Kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian suggests exploring an air link between Lawas and Long Bawan to boost trade and tourism.
Baru Bian proposes a direct air link between Lawas and Long Bawan in Indonesia.
Lawas Airport is expected to open in 2028 and could serve as a regional hub.
The route aims to enhance cross-border trade, tourism, and exchanges between Sarawak and Indonesian Borneo.
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KUCHING, Oct 14: Ba’Kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian proposes exploring a direct air link between Lawas and Long Bawan in North Kalimantan, Indonesia, following the expected completion of the new Lawas Airport in 2028.
Speaking during the debate on the 2027 Supply Bill at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly today, Baru proposed that the Sarawak government and AirBorneo study the feasibility of establishing the route as Long Bawan already had a regional airport, presenting an opportunity to improve air connectivity between Sarawak and Indonesian Borneo.
“Lawas is strategically positioned to serve as one of Sarawak’s gateways to Kalimantan and the wider Nusantara region, especially with Indonesia developing its new capital, Nusantara,” he said.
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