Malaysia

Batik Air Ipoh Singapore news: Adding to its domestic footprint the new route between Malaysia and Singapore route has been launched on 1 December, marking the Perak capital’s debut in the airline’s growing network. This inaugural service not only opens a fresh gateway for travellers but also positions Ipoh as one of the most accessible heritage destinations for visitors from Singapore — Malaysia’s strongest tourism market.

Singapore remains Malaysia’s largest source of international visitors, with 14.0 million arrivals
recorded from January to August 2025. This figure reflects a significant increase of 18.1%
compared to the same period in 2024. This rising demand reflects a growing appetite for short-haul cultural escapes and weekend travel – making Ipoh an ideal new entry point.

State Tourism, Industry, Investment and Corridor Development Committee chairman Loh Sze Yee sad that this is a significant development is the result of the state government’s continuous efforts to strengthen Perak’s aviation and tourism sectors.

“With Batik Air operating the route using a Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, Ipoh now has greater connectivity, making it easier for domestic and international travellers to commute to Singapore for business, education and family purposes.”

Loh Sze Yee said the state government, through the State Economic Strategy Unit together with Tourism Perak, had held discussions with Batik Air’s top management in April before reaching an agreement on the route.

He added that the decision to open the route was driven by Singapore’s position as a major international tourism market as well as a transit hub for the state’s residents travelling abroad.

He said the state government will continue its efforts to increase the number of international flights to Ipoh, while welcoming cooperation from airlines and the tourism industry to make Perak a more competitive international gateway.

The LTSAS recorded 540,000 passengers in 2024, an increase of 4.6% compared to the previous year, and as of May 2025, passenger numbers had reached nearly 220,000.

The airport was upgraded for RM8 million in April, increasing its capacity from 240 to 510 passengers per hour, and from 500,000 to 700,000 passengers annually.