MIRI, April 11 -- Sarawak-owned airline AirBorneo is expected to have three jet aircraft by July, operating routes connecting Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Kota Kinabalu and Jakarta.

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said the state government is also extending the runway at Limbang Airport to enable the jetliners operated by AirBorneo to land safely.

"What is important is that the flight time from Kuching to Jakarta is only about one hour and 20 minutes, which will help promote medical tourism to Sarawak," he told reporters after visiting the Integrated Administrative Centre (IAC) Limbang and the Affordable Housing (RMM) Rangau Valley project in Limbang.

Abang Johari said AirBorneo would serve as a major catalyst for the growth of ...