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News channel or source: https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/10/19/batik-air-launches-direct-batam-penang-flights-to-boost-tourism-medical-travel
Published on: Monday 19 October 2026
Batik Air has launched direct flights between Batam, Indonesia, and Penang, aimed at improving connectivity and supporting tourism, business and medical travel between the two destinations ...
News Indonesia » Riau Islands » Tourism: Batik Air introduces Batam – Penang flights
News channel or source: https://www.ttrweekly.com/site/2026/10/batik-air-introduces-batam-penang-flights/
Published on: Tuesday 20 October 2026
Batik Air has strengthened air connectivity in Northern Malaysia by launching direct service between Batam’s Hang Nadim International Airport and Penang International Airport. Batam is in Indonesia’s ...
News Indonesia » Riau Islands » Tourism: New direct Batam route gets Penang closer to Indonesia
News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-my/money/general/new-direct-batam-route-gets-penang-closer-to-indonesia/ar-AA2e1TRX
Published on: Sunday 11 October 2026
GEORGE TOWN: A new Penang-Batam route from this Sunday (Oct 18) will make it the island's fifth direct link to Indonesia.
News Indonesia » Riau Islands » Tourism: Batik Air marks inaugural Batam–Penang flight, advancing northern Malaysia’s tourism and medical travel potential
News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-my/lifestyle/other/batik-air-marks-inaugural-batam-penang-flight-advancing-northern-malaysia-s-tourism-and-medical-travel-potential/ar-AA2fCl8p
Published on: Monday 19 October 2026
The new direct route is designed to make it easier for Indonesian patients and their families to access Penang’s healthcare facilities, strengthening the state’s growing medical tourism industry.