Earlier this week, Shandong Airlines launched its daily Jinan–Kuala Lumpur service with the inaugural flight SC8077 arriving at KLIA. This new route provides passengers from Shandong province and surrounding regions with direct access to Malaysia’s key gateway, while offering Malaysian travellers a convenient connection to experience the cultural heritage of the Qilu region. Leveraging Shandong Airlines’ dual-hub operations in Jinan and Qingdao, passengers can also enjoy seamless onward connectivity across China, supporting two-way travel growth and stronger tourism and economic exchanges.
In East Malaysia, Tawau Airport (TWU) marked another connectivity milestone with the arrival of Juneyao Air’s inaugural scheduled service from Shanghai Pudong (PVG), operated using an A320neo aircraft under flight number HO1361. The airline will operate three weekly flights until 24 October 2026. With this addition, Tawau Airport now serves seven airlines, offering direct connectivity to 10 destinations across four countries, and handling an average of 39 flights daily.
These new flight offerings reflect continued airline confidence in Malaysia’s aviation ecosystem and support Malaysia Airports’ broader strategy to strengthen international connectivity, diversify market access and solidify Malaysia’s position as the most connected country by 2030.