Updates on air and Maritime Connectivity IMT-GT of Aceh
By Government of Aceh Chief Ministers and Governor’s Forum (CMGF) at Alor Setar, Kedah- Malaysia
Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) is a Sub-Regional Economic Cooperation initiative formed in 1993 by the governments of Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. Aim: to accelerate economic transformation in less developed provinces, trade and investment, tourism, or services and open the opportunity in optimizing natural and human resources.
Programme & Project updates
1. Air connectivity : Phuket/Krabi /Langkawi/Sabang : Lead country Indonesia/Thailand
2.Maritime Connectivity Ranong-Phuket -Sabang/Malahayatiand Krueng Geukuh-Penang/Port Klang
Air Connectivity Progress
1. Direct Flight Banda Aceh-Penang with Firefly.
2. Direct Flight Banda Aceh-Kuala Lumpur with Air Asia.
3. Connecting Flight to Sabang Via Medan.
4. Government to Government discussion between Aceh and Penang to Open Direct Flight Sabang – Penang.
5. Travel Agent (Indonesia – Malaysia – Thailand) discussion.
New initiative air connectivity Sabang-Phuket/Krabi/Langkawi
❑ To engage Flight Operator to serve the line.
❑ To engage Travel Agents, hotel and tourism community in the cooperation.
❑ To make a M o U between the Government of Aceh and the Government of Phuket, The focus areas of Discussion are as follows:
a. Air and Marine connectivity development within the Andaman Sub-region.
b. Tourism Development, Promotion and Marketing.
c. Disaster Management and Mitigation
Maritime connectivity Ranong-Phuket-Sabang/Malahayati and Krueng Geukuh-Penang/Port Klang
1. Reguler shiping line krueng geukuh-portklang (adinda selina).
2. Unreguler line Sabang-Penang (PT. Asia Sabang Trading).
3. Cruise Ship to Sabang-Phuket-Langkawi-Penang.
4. Marina Yatch Sabang-Phuket.