More Air Routes To Be Explored To Boost Tourism KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The Transport Ministry will explore more air routes to further promote Malaysia's tourism industry, said its minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat. Besides this, Ong said the ministry would also intensify efforts to get more landing rights for Malaysia's national carrier MAS and low-cost-carriers (LCCs), specifically in West Asian countries. He told this to reporters after officiating the 'Marhaba' programme here today. It is a special programme to assist Middle Eastern tourists in various aspects during their visit to the country. Meanwhile, Ong also proposed that the status of the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) be reviewed carefully when it is placed under a new ministry so that it can effectively handle problems related to taxi drivers. Before the new Cabinet line-up was announced on the Thursday, the CVLB came under the Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry but that ministry has since been abolished. "Licensing of taxis come under the CVLB, but at the same time, enforcement also involves the Road Transport Department (JPJ). The roles of the two bodies when it comes to taxis is something that needs to be addressed," he said. -- BERNAMA