Summary
- Batik Air to launch Batam–Penang flights on Oct 18.
- Penang promotes tourism and medical travel in Batam.
- Five Indonesian cities will have direct flights to Penang.
GEORGE TOWN, October 12 — Penang is strengthening tourism ties with Indonesia ahead of Batik Air’s new direct flights between Batam and Penang, scheduled to begin on Oct 18.
State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai led a delegation to Batam for a tourism roadshow promoting Penang’s heritage, attractions, cuisine and medical tourism services.
The programme included business networking sessions between tourism operators from both destinations to develop travel packages and attract visitors from the Riau Islands.
With Batam added, Penang will have direct air connections to five Indonesian cities, including Jakarta, Surabaya, Banda Aceh and Medan.
