We are part of a large community of Malaysians working in Singapore, forced to pay exorbitant prices to get home and spend time with our families. The cost of weekend flights, and even those on Fridays and Mondays, is sky-high. The main reason why no one is booking flights from Singapore to Ipoh is the high cost. The travel alternative, by bus, is an unfeasible option; it's too long, and robs us of precious time.

It's not just an issue affecting us on a personal level. By providing more affordable flights over the weekend, airlines such as Scoot stand to increase their revenue as well. Coupled with the fact that an increase in flights would enable many hardworking expatriates to reconnect with their families, makes this a winning situation for everyone involved.

We urge the relevant airlines and policymakers to take these facts into account and understand the lives improved by an increase in affordable flight options. By doing so, the weekend journey home becomes a reality for countless hardworking individuals seeking to spend quality time with their families.

Please support this petition to increase affordable weekend flights between Singapore and Ipoh.