KUCHING, Dec 5 2025: With AirBorneo’s official launch fast approaching, Minister for Transport Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin, made a visit to the airline’s headquarters today — a gesture that delighted staff and boosted morale during this critical phase of preparation.
Caption: Transport Minister Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin talking to staff of AirBorneo at its headquarters
Employees, many of whom have been working tirelessly day and night, expressed their surprise and gratitude for the minister’s unexpected presence.
His visit provided a strong sense of encouragement as the team pushes forward to meet the airline’s launch timeline.
Lee said he was particularly heartened to see many Sarawakians including former aviation professionals who previously served with major airlines both domestically and internationally choosing to return home to contribute their expertise to AirBorneo.
“I am truly proud to see Sarawak talents with strong aviation backgrounds coming back from various parts of Malaysia and even abroad to join this mission,” he said.
“Your decision to return and help build our own airline reflects deep commitment and love for our beloved Sarawak,” he said, emphasising that these individuals are not merely employees, but pioneers.
“You are the pioneers of Sarawak’s aviation future. You are the ones helping to write a new chapter in our aviation history. Years from now, when Sarawak’s airline grows, people will look back and remember that you were here at the beginning,” he added.
He expressed appreciation for the strong commitment demonstrated by AirBorneo’s management and staff, many of whom have been working day and night to ensure a smooth and timely rollout.
In briefings with the management team, Lee reviewed the airline’s final operational preparations, including safety compliance, crew readiness, ground operations, and customer service systems.
He commended their professionalism and dedication, noting that the success of AirBorneo depends on the continued commitment of its people.
He also reminded the team that safety, reliability, and service excellence must remain the highest priorities, as these form the foundation of public confidence in the airline.
AirBorneo, formerly MASwings and now transitioning under Sarawak’s ownership, is gearing up for its official launch in next month.
The airline aims to enhance rural air services, improve intercity connectivity, and support Sarawak’s broader development strategies under Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030).
The minister’s visit concluded with words of encouragement and a reaffirmation of the government’s commitment to working closely with AirBorneo to ensure a successful launch.
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