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October 28, 2009 21:46 PM

Najib: Skypark Subang Can Help Transform Nation To High-income Economy

PETALING JAYA, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The SkyPark Subang Terminal here can become a strategic city aviation hub and play a role in helping to transform the nation into a high-income driven economy, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Wednesday.

He said he was confident that the terminal, refurbished from the old Subang airport, would become an important national and regional hub and generate a multiplier economy impact for locals.

Describing the new terminal as exciting and cool, Najib said it had the right factors -- connectivity, convenience and costs -- to give it the competitive edge.

He said the project was also proof that public-private partnership can be successful ventures.

"I had some doubt with the proposal when it was first presented to me when I was the chairman for the high-impact investment committee, but somehow I thought it was good too," he added.

The prime minister said he was also impressed that the RM40 million makeover was completed in just 13 months and the good track record would be an advantage for Malaysia to attract more quality foreign investments.

He also expressed confidence that SkyPark would easily achieve its target of two million passengers annually.

Cafes, boutiques, bookshops, gift shops have all added to the lively atmosphere of Skypark Subang which was formerly Terminal Three of the previous Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah airport.

Berjaya Air, Malaysia Airlines-owned Firefly and private jets operate from this airport now.

-- BERNAMA

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