In welcoming more domestic direct flights to the Penang International Airport (PIA), Batik Air will connect Penang to Melaka wef Sept 12, 2022.

 Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Yeoh Soon Hin made the announcement in a press release today.

 “This flight route is the 9th domestic route that departs from the Penang International Airport (PIA) and is a catalyst that builds a solid foundation to cement the Penang – Melaka dual Heritage Site tourism programme.

“During my official visit to Melaka in 2019, I put forth the idea to spur tourism economy via the Penang – Melaka dual heritage site tourism programme, which is parked under the larger vision of promoting the tourism and culture of both destinations,” he added.

 Yeoh explained that although the initial programme was dampened by the Covid-19 pandemic, the opportunities and silver lining are starting to prevail with the launch of this Penang – Melaka direct flight.

 “Propelling the tourism development in the post pandemic era calls for teamwork, we need to work with one another, not against one another,”

“Hence, I have always advocated for inter-state cooperation because the collective effort of all parties can elevate Malaysia to the forefront of the international tourism market,” he added.