Robert 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2017 ROMPIN: Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the government will revive the proposal to build a new runway at Kampung Genting, Pulau Tioman in efforts to place the island on par with other world famous resort islands. The Prime Minister said the proposal, that was axed in 2009, would be reconsidered in more detail with several new improvements to avoid harming the environment, including marine life. “Our original proposal is to build this new runway in Kampung Genting with a portion of it on land and another portion at sea. This proposal will be revived to allow the Boeing 737 aircraft to land in Pulau Tioman,” he said at a Hari Raya Aidilfitri gathering at Dataran Tiong, Kampung Tekek, Pulau Tioman here today. He said, if the proposed project is to be implemented, the development landscape in Pulau Tioman could transform radically. “A follow-up on it may take some time but a decision has been made. We will appoint a consultant before the project is implemented,” he said. Rest of the article can be found here : https://www.thethirdforce.net/najib-proposal-to-build-pulau-tioman-runway-revived/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khalil Abd Halim 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2017 election is coming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newitt 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2017 Good thing he stopped short of proposing the world's first tropical island airline hub... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alif A. F. 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2017 Earlier this year, Johor government proposed a new airport in Mersing, asking Fed to endorse proposal, as usual Fed (through MoT) will study the proposal (which I think includes the perspective of Tioman vs Mersing for new/expanded airport). So, probably this is the result. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Lawrence 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2017 Earlier this year, Johor government proposed a new airport in Mersing, asking Fed to endorse proposal, as usual Fed (through MoT) will study the proposal (which I think includes the perspective of Tioman vs Mersing for new/expanded airport). So, probably this is the result. I would vote for Mersing over Tioman. Tioman airport will be the entry point for Tioman Island only whereas Mersing airport could be the entry point for many other beautiful islands in Johor such as Rawa, Sibu, Besar and of course Tioman itself. Or they can do both; build a new airport in Mersing and expand the Tioman airport to accommodate larger aircrafts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted July 31, 2017 I would vote for Mersing over Tioman. Tioman airport will be the entry point for Tioman Island only whereas Mersing airport could be the entry point for many other beautiful islands in Johor such as Rawa, Sibu, Besar and of course Tioman itself. Or they can do both; build a new airport in Mersing and expand the Tioman airport to accommodate larger aircrafts. If the gomen is serious to attract tourists to Tioman efficiently could permit ATR to operate from KUL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted July 31, 2017 Or they can do both; build a new airport in Mersing and expand the Tioman airport to accommodate larger aircrafts. Or do a Kansai-like copy in between with bridge linkages to both Mersing and Tioman Now, wouldn't that get all the kontrektors salivating in unison ....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
