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  "id": 14194822,
  "title": "Batik Air to launch Miri-Subang flights on Dec 1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/batik-air-to-launch-miri-subang-flights-on-dec-1",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-13T12:06:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/13/batik-air-to-launch-miri-subang-flights-on-dec-1"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Batik Air will commence flights between Miri and Subang Airport on December 1, according to Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Chiew Choon Man. Chiew, who represents Miri in the Malaysian Parliament, anticipates that the new route will attract significant demand and prove sustainable over time. The service aims to cater to travelers for work, business, education, medical treatment, and family obligations. By adding this route, Chiew believes the airline will increase Miri's connectivity to one of the country's key economic hubs. He highlights that Subang Airport's proximity to Kuala Lumpur city center and surrounding areas will provide added convenience to passengers. Improved air connectivity between Miri and the Klang Valley could benefit the business and tourism sectors, making travel more convenient for residents in that region. Chiew expressed optimism that the route would receive strong support and remain viable in the long term.",
  "summary": "The new route is expected to benefit travellers and boost Miri’s connectivity with the Klang Valley.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Miri-Subang flights to begin Dec 1, offering new link to Klang Valley",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/miri-subang-flights-to-begin-dec-1-offering-new-link-to-klang-valley",
        "published": "2026-10-13T08:07:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Batik Air to launch Miri-Subang flights on Dec 1",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/batik-air-to-launch-miri-subang-flights-on-dec-1-14200033",
        "published": "2026-10-13T12:06:34.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}