Monday, June 15, 2009

Airport with a history

The Batu Berendam Airport has historical significance, as it was the very place Tunku Abdul Rahman landed on Feb 20, 1956, following his historic trip to London.
It was in Malacca that Tunku first announced to the nation the date of independence from Britain.

However, since then, the airport has not been seen as an important destination for major airlines, except Riau Airlines that operates the Malacca-Indonesia route.

But things are about to change as the Batu Berendam Airport, one of the oldest airports in the country, is set to become the southern gateway and a hub for medical tourism.

The upgraded Batu Berendam Airport would be to be a major gateway to the Historical City as it is expected to receive 500,000 passengers within the next three years.
This figure is not far-fetched, as the airport, which would be renamed as the Malacca International Airport by year end after the RM131.5 million upgrade, is targeted to boost the state as a hub for health tourism.


The upgraded Batu Berendam Airport will be a major gateway to the historical city as it is expected to receive 500,000 passengers within the next three years.

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