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Tourism Malaysia welcomed Xiamen Air’s low-cost carrier Jiangxi Air as it flew the inaugural flight of its direct Nanchang-Kuala Lumpur service on Monday, 25th August.
Flight RY6607 touched down safely at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), marking the historic arrival of the first-ever direct flight connecting Nanchang, the capital of Jiangxi Province, with Malaysia’s bustling capital city.
Passengers and crew were feted with a welcome ceremony officiated by Malaysian deputy secretary-general of tourism Chua Choon Hwa and Normah Osman, deputy secretary-general for policy at the Malaysian Ministry of Transport.
Attendees included Tourism Malaysia deputy director-general Samuel Lee, together with Malaysia Airport Holdings managing director MohD Izani Ghani and Jiangxi Air general manager Kang Zhiyang.
A notable milestone
This milestone not only enhances air connectivity but also strengthens tourism, trade, and investment linkages between Malaysia and China’s eastern region.
Malaysian minister of tourism, arts, and culture Tiong King Sing said of the addition of Kuala Lumpur to Jiangxi Air’s flight network: “This new air link is a testament to the strong and ever-growing tourism ties between Malaysia and China. It not only enhances connectivity but also supports our continuous efforts to position Malaysia as a premier travel destination in the region. We look forward to welcoming more Chinese visitors to experience Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and diverse offerings.”
At the same time, the Nanchang–Kuala Lumpur route marks an epoch in Jiangxi Air’s history as it is the airline’s first-ever scheduled international service.
The airline’s choice of Kuala Lumpur as its maiden overseas destination reflects its strong confidence in Malaysia’s tourism appeal and underscores the Southeast Asian nation’s role as a strategic gateway to Southeast Asia.
Moving forward, Jiangxi Air will operate twice-weekly flights between Nanchang Changbei International Airport and KLIA Terminal 1, utilising its modern Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 175 seats.
This convenient service is set to boost business travel, leisure tourism, and people-to-people exchanges, while creating greater economic opportunities for both nations.
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