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China's railway network achieved a landmark 2.3 billion passenger journeys in the first half of 2026, marking a 5 percent year-on-year increase. The surge reflects the country's expanding transit visa-free policy and rising cross-border travel.
The East Coast Rail Link is positioned to unlock significant economic opportunities for entrepreneurs across four states, with transit-oriented development creating new supply chain and logistics opportunities as the mega-project approaches completion.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof welcomed AirBorneo Airways' inaugural flight from Kuching to KLIA Terminal 1, with Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on board. The state-owned airline begins twice-daily service with economy fares at RM375.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Transport Ministry to engage in discussions on utilising ports along the Malaysia-Thailand border, including facilities in Penang, following bilateral talks with Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul.
A newly opened road connection between Malaysia's Bukit Kayu Hitam and Thailand's Sadao has commenced operations, designed to streamline cross-border procedures and alleviate traffic bottlenecks at this critical international gateway.
Sarawak's new Batang Lupar 1 Bridge, Malaysia's longest river span, officially opens as a transformative infrastructure project designed to accelerate coastal development, reduce journey times and end decades of ferry dependence across four key districts.