Transport

Growing investor interest in these key industries helps boost foreign direct investments to near pre-pandemic levels in 2021.

Some services have already resumed and efforts are underway to revive more.

Accelerating EV adoption is expected to help decarbonize the transport sector as well as attract investments.

Direct flights and new infrastructure projects move Tawi-Tawi closer to becoming an important gateway for Muslim Mindanao to other parts of BIMP-EAGA.

The low-cost airline started twice weekly flights between Manila and Kota Kinabalu on 27 May 2022.

Health ministers agree to work toward mutual recognition of COVID-19 vaccination certificates in the region.

Rapid population growth, aging populations, climate change, and urban migration just among trends that will shape transport systems and significantly alter mobility in the region.

Malaysia’s largest state is increasing the number of flights and ramping up its tourism campaign while promoting responsible tourism.

Regional cooperation is needed to speed up recovery and build resilience.

The vaccinated travel lane of Malaysia with Singapore and a similar initiative with Indonesia may pave the way for ASEAN travel bubbles.