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What is Pesta Sungai Kampung Simpok?
Pesta Sungai Kampung Simpok is an annual celebration in the Padawan region of Sarawak that brings villages together through cultural activities. The release highlights its raft decoration competition, where local communities display their identity and craftsmanship. AirAsia joined the 2025 event as its official community partner.
What is Hari Gawai?
Hari Gawai is a harvest festival celebrated by Indigenous communities in Sarawak, Malaysia. It marks the end of the rice harvest and is associated with thanksgiving, family gatherings, traditional customs, and community celebrations. The release refers to it as one of East Malaysia’s harvest-season festivals.
What does an all-in one-way fare mean?
An all-in one-way fare is the listed price for travel in one direction that includes specified charges and fees, rather than only the base ticket price. In this release, the fare description says it includes passenger service and regulatory service charges, fuel surcharges, and other applicable fees. Conditions may still apply.
KUCHING, May 26, 2025 -- AirAsia today joined the local community of Kampung Simpok in Kuching, Sarawak to kick off the Harvest Festival season with Pesta Sungai Kampung Simpok, a beloved annual celebration that brings together villages across the Padawan region through culture, colour, and creativity.
The highlight of the event is the much-anticipated raft decoration competition, where local communities showcase their identity and craftsmanship. This year, AirAsia proudly stepped in as the official community partner, reinforcing its role as the people’s airline committed to honouring local customs and uplifting underserved communities.
The airline continues to champion connectivity for all by bridging people, places, and traditions across Asean. Whether in bustling cities or remote villages, the airline remains rooted in its purpose, to be an airline for the people bringing them closer not just through flights, but through shared experiences, values, and culture.
Dato’ Captain Fareh Mazputra, AirAsia Malaysia CEO said: “As an airline built by the people, for the people, we are proud to celebrate this meaningful season of harvest with communities in East Malaysia. Whether it is Hari Gawai or Hari Kaamatan, these festivals are a reminder of our rich heritage and the spirit of togetherness that defines us as Malaysians. Being here with the people of Kampung Simpok reflects what we stand for, connecting people, places and passion in every corner of the region, including those that have long been underserved.”
To mark the celebration, AirAsia brought its signature red to life at Kampung Simpok by decorating the village entrance, main stage, and raft competition area with festive colours and cheer. The AirAsia Fun Team also added to the energy, performing and engaging with the crowd to highlight the joy of cultural exchange.
In conjunction with this meaningful celebration, AirAsia is offering a limited-time promotion with special fares on flights between Kuching and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta and several others, starting from just RM119* all-in one way. Additional promotional fares are also available on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau, Sandakan, Kuching, Kuala Lumpur and more from only RM69* all-in one way.
Promotional fares are available for booking from now until 1 June 2025, for travel between 26 May 2025 and 9 June 2025 at AirAsia MOVE app or airasia.com.
*All-in fares are quoted for one-way travel only, including passenger service charge, regulatory service charges, fuel surcharges, and other applicable fees. Valid for selected flights only. Other terms and conditions apply.
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In brief
AirAsia took part in the Pesta Sungai Kampung Simpok celebration in Kuching, Sarawak, and served as the event’s community partner. The gathering features a raft decoration contest involving communities from the Padawan region, alongside cultural performances and activities. AirAsia says its participation reflects its commitment to connecting communities and recognizing local traditions. The company decorated areas around the village and competition site, while its Fun Team performed and interacted with attendees. Alongside the event, AirAsia announced promotional one-way fares on selected flights, including routes from Kuching and Kota Kinabalu. Bookings are available through AirAsia MOVE or its website during the stated offer period, for travel within the specified dates. Terms and conditions apply.
Key takeaways
- AirAsia joined Pesta Sungai Kampung Simpok as its community partner.
- The event includes a raft decoration contest showcasing local identity and craft.
- Promotional one-way fares begin at RM119 from Kuching and RM69 from Kota Kinabalu on selected flights.
- Bookings run through 1 June 2025, for travel from 26 May to 9 June 2025.
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