Advertisement
SPONSORED CONTENT
Cosmobeauté Malaysia and beautyexpo will expand into East Malaysia with the launch of the Cosmobeauté Malaysia Borneo Festival 2026 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) from May 25 to 26.
Latest News
Sabah Sabah monitoring global energy crisis amid Iran conflict
Sabah Rahman Dahlan steps down as Tuaran Umno chief to make way for younger leaders
National Monsoon transition brings relief from hot spell: Arthur
National Global energy crisis: Education still a priority, says PM
Sarawak Sarawak expands tuition support with focus on History subject
Sarawak API levels rise in Sarawak, 17 areas register moderate air quality
Business First Labuanite to secure international Islamic banking licence
Business Sabahan earns WIN recognition
Sports 65 Sabah shuttlers get new sports gear
Sports 87 golfers tee off at Tambunan PPD tourney
Sun, 5 Apr 2026
Headlines:
Sabah welcomes first direct Chongqing flight
Published on: Friday, March 20, 2026
Published on: Fri, Mar 20, 2026
Text Size:
Text:
Kota Kinabalu: Sabah welcomed its first direct flight from Chongqing on Thursday with the arrival of Chongqing Airlines’ inaugural service linking the southwestern China city to Kota Kinabalu.
Flight OQ2193 landed at Kota Kinabalu International Airport at 11.15pm, marking the start of a three-times-weekly service operating every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026.
The inaugural flight, operated by Chongqing Airlines, a subsidiary of China Southern Airlines, carried 154 passengers.
The aircraft was accorded a water cannon salute upon arrival coordinated by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, while the Sabah Tourism Board hosted a cultural welcome with greeters in traditional attire presenting souvenirs to passengers.
Sabah is now connected to seven key cities in China, including Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou and Fuzhou, strengthening its position in the China market.
* Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates!
* Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel.
Daily Express MalaysiaAdvertisement
Share this story
Advertisement
Advertisement
Follow Us
Daily Express News 
© Copyright 2026 Sabah Publishing House Sdn. Bhd. (Co. No. 35782-P)
close
Try 1 month for RM 18.00
open