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| Najib (middle in white shirt) launching a housing project in Lupak Meluas in Sandakan. |
SANDAKAN: The Federal Government has approved the extension of the airport runway here to provide for better international connection to Sabah's east coast gateway.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said work on the extension of the runway would be carried out as soon as possible to facilitate international and chartered flights into Sandakan.
“It will help boost the economy as well as tourism for Sandakan and areas around it,” he told reporters after a walkabout at the seafront Sandakan Harbour Square here.
Najib said he has spoken to Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai about the matter and aspects of value management of the contrct were being worked out.
He said an extended runway would help larger aircraft to land in Sandakan. “International chartered flights from China can boost the local economy and tourism,” he said.
Najib also unveiled an “I love Sandakan” billboard at the square, as local residents tried to shake his hands or catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister who was on an overnight visit to the east coast town.
Local community leaders had raised the need for more direct flights from China with Najib.
Source: The Star Online | Nation | 3 March 2017
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