![Government extends subsidy period for Hari Raya flight tickets to East Malaysia by another day - Loke Government extends subsidy period for Hari Raya flight tickets to East Malaysia by another day - Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711093085_TBAnthonyLokejp.jpg)
Government extends subsidy period for Hari Raya flight tickets to East Malaysia by another day - Loke
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said any cost above the maximum price of the airfare from peninsula to East M'sia will be borne by the govt.
Fri Mar 22 2024
![Govt to subsidise flight tickets to Sabah, S'wak, Labuan during festive seasons Govt to subsidise flight tickets to Sabah, S'wak, Labuan during festive seasons](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700980251_TBPERHIMPUNANBULA.jpg)
Govt to subsidise flight tickets to Sabah, S'wak, Labuan during festive seasons
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the initiative will come into effect at 12.01 am (Dec 16) for Dec 22 to 24 flights.
Fri Dec 15 2023
![Flight ticket subsidy for varsity students extended to students of polytechnics, community colleges, matriculations, IPG Flight ticket subsidy for varsity students extended to students of polytechnics, community colleges, matriculations, IPG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61676027336_KapalterbangTiong.jpg)
Flight ticket subsidy for varsity students extended to students of polytechnics, community colleges, matriculations, IPG
Transport ministry says the initiative involving domestic routes between the Peninsula, Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan will begin today.
Fri Oct 06 2023
![Flight ticket subsidy application needs to be straightforward without bureaucracy Flight ticket subsidy application needs to be straightforward without bureaucracy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51688107673_kapalterbang.jpg)
Flight ticket subsidy application needs to be straightforward without bureaucracy
The initiative will benefit over 56,000 public university students nationwide, with the overall cost estimated to be RM16.8 million.
Thu Jul 13 2023
![Public varsity students to get RM300 subsidy for purchase of domestic flight tickets Public varsity students to get RM300 subsidy for purchase of domestic flight tickets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679412481_TBANTHONYLOKE.jpg)
Public varsity students to get RM300 subsidy for purchase of domestic flight tickets
Anthony Loke said this would be implemented through a credit shell where participating airlines will issue a digital voucher.
Wed Jul 12 2023
![Over 17,000 flight tickets to Sabah, Sarawak offered at RM300 - Loke Over 17,000 flight tickets to Sabah, Sarawak offered at RM300 - Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51684398746_TBANTHONYLOKESIEWFOO.jpg)
Over 17,000 flight tickets to Sabah, Sarawak offered at RM300 - Loke
A total of 17,708 one-way flight tickets from the Peninsula to Sabah or Sarawak were sold at a maximum price of RM300 in conjunction with the Kaamatan Festival and Hari Gawai.
Thu May 18 2023
![Gov't examining mechanisms to overcome issue of high flight ticket prices during festivities - Loke Gov't examining mechanisms to overcome issue of high flight ticket prices during festivities - Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71681710787_AnthonyLokeSiewFo.jpg)
Gov't examining mechanisms to overcome issue of high flight ticket prices during festivities - Loke
Anthony Loke said he was given a mandate by PM Anwar Ibrahim during to be responsible for finding a solution to the issue.
Fri Apr 21 2023
![Syndicate involved in manipulating flight ticket quota for umrah uncovered - MACC Syndicate involved in manipulating flight ticket quota for umrah uncovered - MACC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676013033_SPRMSuspek.jpg)
Syndicate involved in manipulating flight ticket quota for umrah uncovered - MACC
MACC has uncovered a syndicate involved in manipulating the distribution of a quota of flight seats for agencies providing umrah services.
Fri Feb 10 2023
![One-way economy airfares to Sabah, Sarawak now significantly lower - Wee One-way economy airfares to Sabah, Sarawak now significantly lower - Wee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71650294447_WeeKaSiong.jpg)
One-way economy airfares to Sabah, Sarawak now significantly lower - Wee
The price of one-way economy class flight tickets from Peninsular Malaysia to various destinations in Sabah and Sarawak during the Hari Raya festive season has dropped significantly.
Mon Apr 18 2022
![Sale of VTL tickets between Malaysia and Singapore is reopened - Khairy Sale of VTL tickets between Malaysia and Singapore is reopened - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41642740533_LaluanPerjalananLe.jpg)
Sale of VTL tickets between Malaysia and Singapore is reopened - Khairy
The sale of bus and flight tickets for the land and air VTL initiative between Malaysia and Singapore, which was temporarily suspended last Dec 23, is reopened with immediate effect today.
Fri Jan 21 2022
![Decision on VTL-air to be made before Jan 21 Decision on VTL-air to be made before Jan 21](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51640602905_WeeKaSiong.jpg)
Decision on VTL-air to be made before Jan 21
Wee said if the VTL by air resumes on that date, total flight ticket sales would likely be reduced by up to 50 per cent.
Fri Dec 31 2021
![Sarawak election: Flight frequency from Miri to Lawas, Limbang increased - Ka Siong Sarawak election: Flight frequency from Miri to Lawas, Limbang increased - Ka Siong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41638544704_WeeKaSiong.jpg)
Sarawak election: Flight frequency from Miri to Lawas, Limbang increased - Ka Siong
Flight frequency from Miri to Lawas and Limbang will be increased following complaints from the public who said they found it difficult getting flight tickets during the 12th Sarawak State Election.
Fri Dec 03 2021
![Flight ticket prices to Sarawak increase up to six-fold for Nov 2 to 8 dates Flight ticket prices to Sarawak increase up to six-fold for Nov 2 to 8 dates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41635848242_enteriPengangkutan.jpg)
Flight ticket prices to Sarawak increase up to six-fold for Nov 2 to 8 dates
Ticket prices for flights between Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak recorded an increase up to six times higher for flight dates between Nov 2 and 8, 2021, the Deepavali festive period.
Tue Nov 02 2021
![Air ticket prices to Sabah, Sarawak will return to normal - Deputy Minister Air ticket prices to Sabah, Sarawak will return to normal - Deputy Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/51600170042_KLIA.jpg)
Air ticket prices to Sabah, Sarawak will return to normal - Deputy Minister
Domestic flight ticket prices for routes to Sabah and Sarawak will return to standard prices when the total flight frequency operates as usual, said Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Henry Sum Agong.
Mon Oct 11 2021
![COVID: Travellers to Langkawi can reschedule flight tickets, hotel reservations COVID: Travellers to Langkawi can reschedule flight tickets, hotel reservations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61631865727_AirAsia.jpg)
COVID: Travellers to Langkawi can reschedule flight tickets, hotel reservations
Nancy said airline companies and registered accommodation operators have agreed to give their commitment on the matter.
Sat Sep 18 2021