Monday, 7 September 2026

Tourism Malaysia And ZIPAIR Strengthen Tourism Ties Ahead Of New Direct Service

 

PUTRAJAYA, 7 September 2026 | Mr. Mohd Amirul Rizal Abdul Rahim, Director General of Tourism Malaysia, received a courtesy call from Mr. Yasuhiro FUKUDA, President and CEO of ZIPAIR, together with the delegation today, in conjunction with ZIPAIR’s upcoming Narita–Kuala Lumpur (NRT–KUL) route, scheduled to commence operations on 20 October 2026.

The daily service will operate seven times weekly, with an estimated arrival time in Kuala Lumpur at 11.40 p.m. The route will be operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with a seating capacity of approximately 290 passengers per flight.

The discussion also explored potential collaboration involving Pokémon-related activities in Malaysia, with a view to enhancing Malaysia’s appeal as a destination for Japanese visitors.

The new NRT–KUL service is expected to strengthen air connectivity and support efforts to increase arrivals from the Japanese market. From January to June 2026, Malaysia recorded 200,579 Japanese visitors, a 7.2% increase from 187,069 visitors during the same period in 2025.

-Tourism Malaysia.

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