GEORGE TOWN: May 1, 2008 By Phuah Ken Lin
Talks are on-going to increase the frequency of the Penang-Hong Kong direct flights, chief minister Lim Guan Eng said.
Lim said there were only three Penang-Hong Kong direct flights offered by Cathay Pacific Airways weekly.
He said the number was insufficient to cater to the influx of trade and business partners from Hong Kong.
"We are in an advanced stage of negotiation with the airline on the matter.
"By having more direct flights, we hope to be able to forge closer bilateral ties with the city," he told a press conference after a courtesy call on him by Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office director Lam Kam Kwang here today.
Lim said plans are afoot to have new direct flight between Penang and more international destinations including the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
He said UAE and other Middle East countries offer bountiful business opportunities for Penang.
"Increased direct air links will further boost the state economic, trade and tourism industries," he added.
He did not elaborate further.
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