SIBU, July 15 -- Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) committee member Stanley Chiew has questioned why Sarawak government-owned AirBorneo has yet to introduce direct flights between Sibu and Kuching despite its expansion of domestic and international routes.

Welcoming AirBorneo's announcement of direct flights from Kuching to Kuala Lumpur and Kuching to Singapore this month, Chiew said the Sarawak government should also prioritise improving connectivity within the state, particularly between Sibu and Kuching.

He said while travelling from Kuching to Peninsular Malaysia and overseas is becoming increasingly convenient, Sibu residents are still unable to enjoy the same convenience when travelling to the state capital through Sarawak's o...