MIRI, July 9 -- Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Chiew Choon Man has urged Malaysia Airlines to increase the frequency of its domestic flights, particularly on the Kuala Lumpur-Miri route, to meet rising travel demand and help lower airfares.

In a statement, Chiew said the request was made during a meeting with the Malaysian Aviation Group Berhad (MAG) at his office in Putrajaya last week.

"As domestic travel becomes increasingly important, I requested Malaysia Airlines to increase the frequency of domestic flights, especially between Kuala Lumpur and Miri, and they responded favourably," he said.

Chiew noted that flights on the Kuala Lumpur-Miri route are often fully booked, while ticket prices have increased significantly...