Category: 2014

30 December 2014 It was business as usual at the Kuala Lumpur international Airport 2 (klia2) as the search for the missing Indonesia AirAisa QZ8501 aircraft entered its second day. A traveller Hazreen who was on hiking trip to Nepal said the missing flight incident did not dampened his spirits to travel at this point … Continue reading Travellers still positive about holiday plans, business as usual

29 December 2014 Activities at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) go on as usual as at 4.30pm Sunday. At the retail outlets, business seems to be going on as usual and no change in the scheduled flight of all aircraft. A few media practitioners who initially gathered outside the AirAsia office at the airport … Continue reading Activities at klia2 go on as usual

28 December 2014 The search for a missing AirAsia jet carrying 162 people that disappeared more than 24 hours ago on a flight from Indonesia to Singapore resumed with first light Monday. Relatives of the passengers of AirAsia flight QZ8501 comfort each other at Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, Sunday, Dec. 28, … Continue reading Search resumes for missing AirAsia passenger jet

27 December 2014 Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) has said it could take up to one year for the retail environment to stabilise at the klia2 low-cost carrier terminal, which officially opened on June 26 following a soft-opening the previous month. klia2 hosts 10 low-cost carriers including AirAsia, Cebu Pacific Air, Malindo Air and Tigerair. Local retailers … Continue reading ‘Stability crucial’ for klia2 retail success

23 December 2014 Malindo Air will expand its flights to key destinations, including a fourth daily flight between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in February next year. In a statement here, Malindo Air chief executive Chandran Rama Muthy said the fourth daily flight on the KL-Singapore route will start together with the carrier’s daily routes to … Continue reading Malindo Air adds fourth Kuala Lumpur – Singapore flight

18 December 2014 The Immigration Department yesterday opened two special lanes called Asean Lane and Foreigner eGate at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2. Its director-general, Datuk Mustafa Ibrahim, said the Asean Lane was for Asean countries’ passport holders while the Foreigner eGate was for foreigners with long-term visas. He said the lanes … Continue reading KLIA, klia2 launch two special lanes

18 December 2014 In anticipation of assuming the Asean chairmanship next year, the Immigration Department has launched a special lane called the "Asean lane". The lane will save visitors from Asean countries, both tourists and business people alike, the hassle of long queues at immigration counters. Immigration Department director-general Datuk Mustafa Ibrahim told reporters at … Continue reading Immigration Dept launches express lanes at KLIA, klia2

18 December 2014 MALAYSIA Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is poised for higher profits next year, with full earnings contribution from Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) and its 60 per cent-owned Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, said a sectoral analyst.  RHB Research Institute regional transportation analyst Ahmad Maghfur Usman said Sabiha Gokcen airport holds much … Continue reading MAHB poised for higher profits in 2015

18 December 2014 Immigration Department pre-launched its express lane dubbed the “Asean Lane” in Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 in conjunction with Malaysia chairing the Asean Summit 2015. Immigration director-general Datuk Mustafa Ibrahim said the new lanes will be open for passport holders from Asean member countries arriving here. "There will be five … Continue reading ‘Asean Lane’ at KLIA, klia2

16 December 2014 The price tag of Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) which sky-rocketed almost three fold to RM4 billion may have outraged taxpayers but it dwarfs the illicit outflow suffered by Malaysia in one year alone, which was enough to build the over-budgeted airport 42 times over. According to the latest annual report … Continue reading RM171 billion loss in one year enough to build 42 new klia2

15 December 2014 MARC has affirmed its rating of AAA(fg) on special purpose vehicle Segi Astana Sdn Bhd's (Segi Astana) RM470.0 million Medium-Term Notes (MTN) programme with a stable outlook. The rating reflects the credit strength of the unconditional and irrevocable financial guarantee provided by Danajamin Nasional Berhad which carries MARC's financial strength rating of AAA/Stable. Segi Astana's sole … Continue reading MARC Affirms its AAA rating on Segi Astana Sdn Bhd

15 December 2014 Tony Pua accuses Transport Minister of refusing to give the go-ahead for an Auditor-General’s audit because he wants to protect certain parties. DAP National Publicity Secretary Tony Pua is refusing to let up on pushing for a full Auditor-General’s audit of the RM4 billion klia2, accusing Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai of … Continue reading Pua accuses Liow of sidestepping klia2 audit issue

15 December 2014 Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai must stop sidestepping issues surrounding klia2 and instead, make a decision on whether the Auditor-General (A-G) could audit the RM4 billion low-cost terminal, said a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) member today. Tony Pua, who is also Petaling Jaya Utara MP, said that despite setting up … Continue reading Allow A-G to audit klia2, Pua tells transport minister

13 December 2014 The Independent Audit Committee (IAC) will only investigate the security of Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2), said Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. The Transport Minister denied the IAC was “not independent” and a “waste of resources” as claimed by Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed. “The IAC is … Continue reading Independent Audit Committee will only probe security of klia2

13 December 2014 Public Audit Committee (PAC) chairman Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed is urging the special audit committee set by the Transport Ministery to not only investigate the klia2 safety regulations procedure but to also take into account carrying a full investigation on the airport overall designs and development planning.  Nur Jazlan said PAC had … Continue reading PAC chairman urges klia2 safety regulations to be investigated

13 December 2014 The depressed price of jet kerosene would be positive for the aviation sector given that fuel cost constitutes 35 to 50 per cent of total operation expenditure (opex), thus having a profound impact towards the sector’s bottomline. Of note, the OPEC meeting concluded recently with the cartel members retaining its production target … Continue reading Travel industries to gain from depressed price of jet fuel

12 December 2014 A five-man independent audit committee formed by the Transport Ministry will investigate the problems of sinking and ponding, among others, at klia2. Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said he expected a report from the committee to be out by the first half of 2015, promising action upon its release. "I'll expect … Continue reading Transport Ministry to probe sinking and ponding at klia2

12 December 2014 The new audit panel on the second Kuala Lumpur International Airport (klia2) is “not independent” and a “waste of resources”, parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed said today. Nur Jazlan also said there appears to be a “double standard” when the Auditor-General was not called in by Putrajaya … Continue reading PAC chairman quizzes klia2 panel’s independence

12 December 2014 Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai today named a five-member independent audit committee to probe safety issues at klia2. Liow said the committee formed under the Transport Ministry, will be headed by Federation of Engineering Institutions of Asia and Pacific (FEIAP) president Datuk Dr Chuah Hean Teik, with members from both … Continue reading Five-member audit committee to probe klia2

12 December 2014 A Public Accounts Committee (PAC) member has questioned the Transport Ministry's decision to set up an independent panel to investigate the sinking and ponding issues at klia2 instead of heeding its recommendation for the Auditor-General (A-G) to audit the RM4 billion low-cost terminal. PAC member, DAP's Tony Pua, said Transport Minister Datuk … Continue reading Why only probe sinking problem at klia2, asks PAC member

12 December 2014 A five-man independent audit committee formed by the Transport Ministry will investigate the problems of sinking and ponding, among others, at klia2. Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said he expected a report from the committee to be out by the first half of 2015, promising action upon its release. “I’ll expect … Continue reading Liow promises action on klia2 probe

11 December 2014 Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai says it is the responsibility of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd to answer the Public Accounts Committee on klia2's shortcomings.  Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is in the midst of preparing answers to issues raised by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on matters related to the construction of klia2. … Continue reading Malaysia Airports to answer PAC on klia2 issues

11 December 2014 Repair works on the klia2 taxiways and apron are expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2016, 18 months after its opening. Malaysian Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) chief executive Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said the repair works which started in June this year were about 25% completed. "I feel we have reached 20% or … Continue reading Repair works on klia2 taxiways to be completed by 2016

11 December 2014 The Ministry of Transport today announced the members of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) independent audit committee. According to the announcement, president of the Federation of Engineering Institutions of Asia and the Pacific, Datuk Dr Chuah Hean Teik, is to head the five-member committee. The other members are Department of … Continue reading Transport Ministry announces members of klia2 independent audit

8 December 2014 AirAsia group founder Tan Sri Tony Fernandes has expressed confidence that the new German CEO of Malaysia Airlines can bring the national carrier out of its present troubles. “(Christoph) Mueller has done good for Aer Lingus. He knows what are the strategies required to make a full-fare airline work. I think the … Continue reading AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes upbeat about new MAS boss

7 December 2014 Newly-appointed CEO knows of strategies required to make a full-fare airline work, says AirAsia chief AIRASIA group founder Tan Sri Tony Fernandes is optimistic that Malaysia Airlines (MAS) can become profitable after its restructuring as it is a good brand. He believes that the appointment of Christoph Mueller, the chief executive officer … Continue reading ‘MAS can be profitable’

7 December 2014 Illegal taxi touts are taking it up a notch to avoid arrest at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 by blending in with the public. Some would go to the extent of wearing formal clothes to give the impression that they were official representatives of a hotel or tour agency, among … Continue reading Pirate taxi touts suit up in bid to fool authorities

5 December 2014 Fly-Thru guests can bypass immigration clearance at klia2 and enjoy guaranteed connection on consecutive flights. AirAsia Bhd has announced the availability of its ‘Fly-Thru’ service for international flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad to Kuala Lumpur, making multiple-city flights a seamless travel experience for its guests. The Fly-Thru service sidesteps … Continue reading AirAsia opens Fly-Thru hub in Hyderabad

4 December 2014 A DAP lawmaker questioned today if Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd (MAHB) was colluding with the Transport Ministry to avoid scrutiny by the Auditor-General (A-G) over cost overruns and delays in the construction of low-cost carrier terminal, klia2. Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua said that while newly appointed MAHB managing director Datuk … Continue reading Allow immediate audit of klia2, DAP tells MAHB

4 December 2014 The total passenger traffic movements for both Kuala Lumpur International Airport's (KLIA) and klia2 were 40 million as of Oct 31, 2014. In a statement today, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) said the figures for KLIA Main Terminal Building stood at 20.5 million passengers and klia2 19.5 million. "KLIA has the capacity … Continue reading KLIA, klia2 handle 40m passengers as of October

1 December 2014 London Mayor Boris Johnson has arrived here to begin a three-day visit to the city. He was greeted by Khazanah Research Institute managing director Datuk Charon Wardini Mokhzani and Khazanah Research and Investment Strategy director Imran Ahmad upon arriving at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) yesterday. Johnson will deliver a … Continue reading London mayor arrives for visit and lecture series

29 November 2014 The Auditor-General (A-G) said today he had no reason to investigate Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd (MAHB), over the construction of the RM4 billion low-cast-carrier terminal klia2, as well as the scandal-ridden 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) as these firms have been audited by big international firms. Tan Sri Ambrin Buang told a forum … Continue reading No power to audit klia2, 1MDB, says A-G

28 November 2014 The cost for facility enhancement undertaken at the klia2 will not be passed on to the low-cost carriers. "It is up to them (budget airlines) to use the facilities," commented Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali on a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report tabled in the Dewan Rakyat … Continue reading klia2 enhancement cost won’t be passed on to Airlines

28 November 2014 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is expected to issue a Certificate of Practical Completion (CPC) for the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) terminal by year-end, said Managing Director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali. Badlisham noted that the outstanding CPC for the terminal was delayed due to rectification of small defects such as cracks … Continue reading MAHB to issue CPC for klia2 by year-end

27 November 2014 Rail Business Asia congratulates Express Rail Link Sdn. Bhd. (ERL) who has successfully signed an agreement with Changchun Railway Vehicles Co. Ltd. (CRC) for the purchase of six additional trains to cater to the ridership growth of both KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit. In his speech Tan Sri Mohd. Nadzmi said, "With the opening of … Continue reading Express Rail Link & Changchun Railway ink agreement

27 November 2014 MALAYSIA Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) expects the soil movement issue at the apron and taxiway area of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) to be settled in the next five years. “By then (in the next five years) we anticipate there will still be some soil movement but less depression and … Continue reading MAHB: klia2 soil issue will be settled in 5 years

27 November 2014 Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) is willing to be audited over the construction and delivery of the RM4 billion new low-cost carrier terminal klia2 as suggested by the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC). MAHB managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said they welcomed the proposal as a public listed company, but added that … Continue reading MAHB welcomes audit over klia2 construction delays

25 November 2014 Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd's (MAHB) failure to consider the needs of budget airline operators at klia2 has led to cost overruns and problems in the low-cost terminal, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said today. Its chairman, Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed, said the airport company ignored the needs and recommendations of clients, including … Continue reading PAC takes airport firm to task for ‘unfriendly’ klia2

25 November 2014 A full and thorough audit on klia2 should be conducted by the Auditor-General, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended. PAC chairman Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed urged the Government to order the A-G to conduct a full audit on the construction of klia2 following the committee's findings of irregularities in the project, … Continue reading PAC: Full audit on KLIA2 needed

26 November 2014 Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL), the operator of KLIA Ekspres and Transit high-speed train services, is expecting 50% additional capacity following the purchase of six new trains from China-based Changchun Railway Vehicles Co Ltd (CRC), which will be delivered in stages from May 2016 until November 2016. Executive chairman Tan Sri … Continue reading ERL expects 50% more capacity with purchase of 6 new trains

25 November 2014 Putrajaya should take immediate action following the release of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report on low-cost carrier terminal klia2, said an opposition lawmaker. Tony Pua (DAP-Petaling Jaya Utara) said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai should act against those responsible for the ballooning cost of klia2's construction as well as problems experienced … Continue reading No more excuses on klia2 after PAC’s damning report, says DAP

23 November 2014 National carrier, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) bagged the passenger airline of the year award while low-cost carrier (LCC) AirAsia Bhd won the low-cost airline of the year award at the prestigious KLIA Awards 2013 held here, last Friday. Meanwhile, the promising new foreign passenger airline of the year went to the Turkish Airlines … Continue reading MAHB honours partners

17 November 2014 Three more walkalators are being installed at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2). Two of them will be ready by the first week of December while another is scheduled for completion by the end of December, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd said in a statement Monday. Two walkalators were installed at Skybridge, … Continue reading Three more walkalators being installed at klia2

17 November 2014 Bina Puri Sdn Bhd, the company that failed to complete the controversial klia2 terminal within the stipulated time frame, has won a tender worth RM49.87 million to develop the infrastructure on a land neigbouring the Ampang LRT Extension project. The project at Bukit Jalil (Ampang station to Putra Heights) will be developed … Continue reading Ampang LRT extension job awarded to former klia2 contractor

14 November 2014 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has identified 10 areas at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2's (klia2) apron and taxiway that require maintenance. MAHB managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said immediate and long-term plans up to 2016 would be carried out to ensure that maintenance works do not disturb MAHB's operations. "One … Continue reading 10 areas at klia2 need upkeep, MAHB finds

14 November 2014 KL Aviation Fuel System (KAFS) has completed the rectification works at parking bay K2 that was closed in August, which according to KAFS was due to welding defect at the pipeline. KAFS has handed over the parking bay to Malaysia Airports and the fuel hydrant is expected to be re-commissioned for operations … Continue reading KAFS has rectified the klia2 fuel hydrant system

12 November 2014 The ponding or collection of water at klia2’s apron (aircraft parking area) was due to ineffective soil treatment in the early stages, noted the Transport Ministry. Its deputy secretary-general (planning), Datuk Ruhaizah Mohamed Rashid, said the incident was often blown out of proportion and mistaken as a result of flooding. “The ponding only occurred … Continue reading klia2 ‘ponding’ due to ineffective soil treatment in early stage

8 November 2014 MALAYSIA Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has been on a turbulent ride as it continues to be saddled with criticisms against klia2 while dealing with a steeply lower net profit in the latest quarterly results. The airport operator’s share price fell 15 sen to RM7.08 this week following its third-quarter earnings report. Prior … Continue reading MAHB expects klia2 to add on to profit

6 November 2014 The theme for FTE Asia 2014 is 'Transforming tomorrow's customer journey in Asia' and among the key topics that will be covered across the two conference streams will be the latest advancements in self-service, baggage handling, security and facilitation, mobile and wearable technology, immigration, in-flight entertainment and connectivity, cabin design, crew empowerment … Continue reading Malaysia Airports to host FTE Asia 2014

6 November 2014 Bina Puri Sdn Bhd, one of the main contractors of klia2, said that the liquidated and ascertained damages (LAD) imposed by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is "presumptive" and does not consider other issues such as change in job requirements. "On the issue of LAD, our stance is the LAD has been … Continue reading Bina Puri: LAD on klia2 is presumptive

6 November 2014 COMING on the heels of Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai’s moronic parliamentary statement that flooding at the RM4 billion Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) is expected, DAP Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua makes minced meat of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB)’s financial performance. Releasing a statement in Parliament … Continue reading MAHB’s Financial Debacle Mirrors That Of MAS, 1MDB

5 November 2014 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) results for its third quarter ended Sept 30 came in below analysts’ consensus, with some expecting a subdued fourth quarter ahead. RHB Research said MAHB might record a softer fourth quarter due to flight cancellations during the peak travel season after the MH370 and MH17 mishaps but … Continue reading MAHB’s third-quarterresults below expectations

5 November 2014 Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Tan Sri Joseph Kurup will be handing over the Christian books and CDs seized from a Sabah pastor tomorrow, his political secretary Vincent Wong confirmed today. Wong said that he would be carrying the consignment back to Kota Kinabalu with him. "No cost is involved, I … Continue reading Kurup to hand over seized Christian books, CDs to pastor

4 November 2014 The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has given a firm engaged to review the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) one week to submit its report on the terminal. “On top of the one month period which has already lapsed, Ikram was given another one week.PAC chairman Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed issued the … Continue reading PAC chief gives klia2 consultant one week to submit report

4 November 2014 “After years of denying the financial implications of the ‘scandalous klia2′, we are now seeing that the burden of the multi-billion ringgit cost overrun will be shifted to ordinary Malaysians. “Worse, klia2 has become a missed opportunity for Malaysia to become the hub of low-cost air travel in the Asia-Pacific as a … Continue reading ‘MAHB forced into borrowing spree to raise necessary funds’

30 October 2014 Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua raised the issue of flooding at klia2 in Paliament today asking what high tech measures were used in the building of the runway. “I wish to bring up this issue after watching a video on Youtube yesterday entitled “Berlaku banjir di klia2″ (Floods in klia2) which … Continue reading Bucket brigade clears flooded klia2 runway

30 October 2014 Liow explained that the airport’s construction cost RM4 billion and it was constantly monitored by his ministry to ensure safety standards were maintained at all times. “There has never been any sunken land or erosion at Runway 3 of klia2. “MAHB constantly monitors the condition of the runways to ensure the safety … Continue reading Liow: Flooding at klia2 was something ‘expected’

29 October 2014 A 19-second video clip showing flooding at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2’s apron was enough to annoy DAP’s Tony Pua. An airport apron is the area where aircraft are parked for loading or unloading passengers or cargo, refuelling, parking or maintenance. The video clip which Pua shared on his Facebook page … Continue reading RM4 billion klia2 experiences floods

27 October 2014 Travellers from Ebola-hit countries will be issued with health alert cards while screening for the virus has been enhanced at major airports. Health Minister Datuk Seri S Subramaniam said the health monitoring of the traveller would be carried out for 21 days from the date of arrival. He said all arriving passengers … Continue reading Health cards, monitoring of travellers from Ebola countries

27 October 2014 Travellers departing from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) will now be able to get their gift and travelling needs under one roof, with the opening of Heinemann Asia Pacific’s be Duty Free store. The outlet, spanning 1,240sq m of space, is the company’s first cross-category concept duty free store in … Continue reading Travel retailer opens outlet in klia2

27 October 2014 CIMB Equities Research believes Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) it is possibly open to a wholly/majority debt-funded acquisition of another 40% of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (ISG). It said on Monday MAHB had stated it was reconsidering its long-held objective of defending its AAA credit rating status. “This is positive because it means … Continue reading Malaysia Airports open to debt-funded purchase

27 October 2014 The Royal Customs Department has uncovered a new tactic possibly used by traffickers to smuggle drugs using parcels, which is by using the services of an 'inside man'. This was detected following the arrival of a parcel from Lagos, Nigeria, which contained 1.026kg of methamphetamine at the KLIA post godown last Tuesday. … Continue reading New tactic in drug smuggling via parcel

18 October 2014 MALAYSIA Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) plans to make “meaningful” forays overseas as it expands its footprint abroad. If previously it had a cautious stance when investing overseas and taking on service contracts globally, the future will be a lot different as MAHB has been recognised as a capable and competent airport player. … Continue reading MAHB to make overseas forays

17 October 2014 MALAYSIA Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is committed to becoming one of the core key economic accelerators for Malaysia in its bid to become a developed and high-income nation by 2020. The airport operator plans to impress travellers with its state-of-the-art infrastructure and variety of retail products and services at the newly-launched Kuala … Continue reading Soaring Towards 2020

15 October 2014 Air tickets are likely to cost about 6% more for local destinations if airlines do not absorb the extra cost with the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) next year. As for international tickets operated by local airlines, they will cost only 1% more under the new tax regime. “Domestic flights … Continue reading Will airlines absorb 6% GST for local tickets?

15 October 2014 Fans of legendary vocal artiste, Mariah Carey, or some of Asia’s critically-acclaimed performers and sports events, will now have the opportunity to bag themselves free tickets to an experience of a lifetime just by shopping and dining at two of Klang Valley’s iconic shopping destinations.   Paradigm Mall and gateway@klia2, both subsidiaries … Continue reading Shop and Dine to Mariah Carey and International Superstars

15 October 2014 Passenger traffic at Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) airports continued to fall in September, dipping 1.4% on-year, says CIMB Equities Research. The research house said on Wednesday the decline was due to a 1.2% fall in international traffic and a 1.6% decline in domestic traffic. Traffic at KLIA main terminal building (MTB) … Continue reading Weakening traffic weighs on Malaysia Airports: CIMB Research

14 October 2014 Heinemann Asia Pacific has officially opened ‘be Duty Free’, its 1,240sq m multi-category duty free store at Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s (KLIA) new klia2 terminal. L-R: Malaysia Airports Senior General Manager Commercial Services Division Puan Faizah Khairuddin, Malaysia Airports Managing Director Yang Berbahagia Datuk Badlisham Ghazali and Heinemann Asia Pacific CEO Max … Continue reading Heinemann Asia Pacific opens ‘be Duty Free’ at klia2

14 October 2014 The long walk to departure gates at klia2 will be a thing of the past once 19 more walkalators are installed at the complex. There are currently two 60m long walkalators at the complex. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said three more would be installed by the … Continue reading klia2 to get 19 more walkalators

13 October 2014 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is adding three new walkalators at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) to enhance passengers’ experience at the new terminal. Its managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said the additional walkalators would be installed by year-end with two at the international departing level and one at international arrival … Continue reading klia2 to have three more walkalators

13 October 2014 MERELY five months into its operation, Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) has won the approval of many passengers and visitors with its state-of-the-art facilities and services. As Malaysia's first hybrid airport, it is poised to be a game-changer in an evolving airline business model – all the while catering to passenger … Continue reading klia2 starting to make its mark

9 October 2014 MALAYSIA Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) hopes the government will allocate more funds to boost the tourism industry as well as to upgrade smaller airports in rural areas. Its managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said it is crucial to upgrade airports and ensure they are properly maintained so as to entice more tourists … Continue reading MAHB: Allocate Funds To Boost Tourism Sector

8 October 2014 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (Malaysia Airports) has targeted to raise Bumiputera's participation in business at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) from 35% to 50% by 2018, said its Managing Director, Datuk Badlisham Ghazali. He asserted that the 35% involvement was high compared with that of shopping malls which registered only … Continue reading klia2 targets 50% Bumiputera outlets by 2018

8 October 2014 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) hopes the government will  increase its allocation in the Budget 2015 proposals for government agencies including the Customs department and Immigration. Its managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said on Wednesday said higher allocation for these agencies, which are operating at airports especially in klia2, were crucial to … Continue reading MAHB seeks more funds for govt agencies at klia2

1 October 2014 Malindo Air aims to serve about 2.25 million passengers by year-end following the introduction of new routes, including to Singapore and Bandung, Indonesia. Chief executive officer Chandran Ramamuthy said from November 3, Malindo Air will operate three flights a day to Singapore from Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2). “We will also focus … Continue reading Malindo Air aims to fly 2.25 million passengers

29 September 2014 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) does not foresee a big drop in airport traffic or cargo trade in the wake of the much-discussed Goods and Services Tax (GST) on April 1 next year. MAHB managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said Malaysia had one of the world’s most resilient airport industries that had … Continue reading MAHB sees no drop in business as GST is just another challenge

24 September 2014 Low cost carriers (LCCs) such as AirAsia Bhd and airport operators such as Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will benefit from Indonesia’s ratification of the 2009 Asean Open Skies agreement that will bring the region closer to the formation of a single aviation market by end-2015. According to UOB Kay Hian, the … Continue reading AirAsia, MAHB to benefit from of Asian Open Skies pact

12 September 2014 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2, managed by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), recorded a 6.1% drop in passenger movement to 4.02 million in August over 4.28 million in the corresponding period of 2013. According to the preliminary data by MAHB, other airports also recorded a drop of 3.8% in passenger … Continue reading Drop in passenger movement at KLIA and klia2

10 September 2014 Out with the old, in with the new. The thought of having a new airport to replace the rundown LCCT in Sepang, an airline hub for Air Asia, was generally welcomed by all. After all, it wouldn’t take much for any airport to look better than LCCT, a squat boxlike structure one … Continue reading RM4 billion and four months later, klia2 is still in a mess

5 September 2014 Malaysia Airports has unveiled the winner of its ‘Wonderful Visit to Oz’ contest, launched in June as part of the ‘Destination Curious’ retail campaign to mark the opening of klia2. Carmen Lee Chia Mun, 16, from Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, has won an all-expenses paid holiday for four to Gold Coast, Australia. She … Continue reading Malaysia Airports rewards klia2 traveller with trip to Australia

31 August 2014 A letter by Dr. Steven Chow Aug 30, 2014, was my first taste of the taxi facilities at the klia2. My flight from Bandung was uneventful. Together with my wife and a load of three cabin size bags and golf set, we dutifully completed the long arduous walk to the taxi coupon … Continue reading Ruckus and racket at klia2

27 August 2014 Xchanging plc, the business process, procurement and technology services provider, has announced that its automatic fare collection (AFC) solution for Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) is now available at the newly launched klia2. In a statement today, the company said its AFC system is the first cloud-based ticketing solution that is … Continue reading Automatic fare collection system to klia2 launched

22 August 2014 Airport staff and passengers at both Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 observed a minute-of-silence twice, to pay their respects to the 20 MH17 tragedy victims, whose remains arrived at Kompleks Bunga Raya KLIA today. The first public announcement to observe a minute of silence was made at both airport terminals … Continue reading Minute of silence observed twice at KLIA, klia2

21 August 2014 Customs officers at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) seized 3.6kg of drugs valued at RM680,000, hidden in nine handbags at the entry gate at 2am on Aug 19. KLIA Customs director Datuk Chik Omar Chik Lim said it was the first drug incident at klia2 since it began operations in early May. “We are … Continue reading First drug seizure at klia2

19 August 2014 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is planning to install another three walkalators at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) by year-end. Walkalators are continuously moving passenger-carrying devices on which passengers stand or walk. Managing Director Datuk Mohd Badlisham Ghazali said the airport operator planned to fit more walkalators to assist passengers … Continue reading MAHB to install 3 walkalators at KLIA2 by year-end

19 August 2014 AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes has renewed his call for Thailand to lower airport charges to stimulate the tourism industry, which stalled earlier this year due to political unrest. His latest crusade was made in Bangkok late last week when he met ACM Prajin Juntong, who is in charge of economic affairs for … Continue reading AirAsia renews call for lower charges

4 August 2014 Low-cost carrier AirAsia advises its customers to check their flight statuses online before departing for the airport to avoid inconveniences because of flight delays due to bay closures at klia2. AirAsia in a statement Monday said a number of AirAsia and AirAsia X flights are facing slight delays ranging from 10 minutes … Continue reading AirAsia advises customers to check status online

1 August 2014 Malaysia Airports has posted a +7.2% increase in non-aeronautical revenue to RM561.5 million (US$174.6 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2014.  The airport company’s own retail business – consisting mainly of Eraman – grew by +7.0% to RM302.8 million (US$94.2 million) in the half-year period, driven by a rise in … Continue reading Healthy commercial growth buoys Malaysia Airports in first half

1 August 2014 Malaysia Airports has been advised by the Kuala Lumpur Aviation Fuelling System (KAFS) that there was a pressure drop in their jet fueling system, thus prompting the decision to close the aircraft bays at klia2. Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) said as an airport operator that considers airport and passenger safety a … Continue reading aircraft-bays-in-klia2-closed-temporarily-as-safety-precaution

31 July 2014 Antar Holiday, a dependable bus company, has officially launched its new route to klia2. Easibook.com is proud to announce this launch as it knows how reliable this bus company when it comes to providing long distance and comfortable bus services to different destinations within Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia. Many people travel from various … Continue reading Antar Holiday is launching new route to KLIA / klia2

30 July 2014 Bina Puri Holdings Bhd, confident of its future growth, says it is bullish to end the current financial on a firm note despite sentiment being impacted by the delay in handing over the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) project. Group executive director Matthew Tee said the delay did not give any … Continue reading Bina Puri upbeat on prospects

30 July 2014 Bina Puri Holdings Bhd is hoping that the talks between Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) and the UEM-Bina Puri joint venture would end “amicably”, as the liquidated and ascertained damages (LAD) that MAHB imposed on the klia2 main contractor has not been resolved. Airport operator MAHB had invoked the LAD more than … Continue reading Bina Puri hopes for amicable end to talks with MAHB on klia2

27 July 2014 Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) was today flooded with thousands of travellers waiting to catch a plane back to their respective hometowns throughout the country for Aidilfitri celebration. With bus tickets having sold out weeks earlier, the latest air travel hub, klia2 was the focus of city folks to get home … Continue reading Balik Kampung Via klia2

25 July 2014 Malaysia Airports has chosen Lowe as its strategic retail branding agency, to create consumer engagement platforms for klia2. Targeting a broad spectrum of shoppers, Lowe’s key challenge is to bring the positioning of Destination Curious to life. This is to be done in a campaign which would manifest the retail brand values … Continue reading Malaysia Airports aims to become retail hub

25 July 2014 CIMB Equities Research was caught by surprise over Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) losses in the second quarter ended June 30, 2014 as costs soared following klia2's launch in May. It said on Friday the losses drove 1H14 core net profit below expectations at 27% of its full-year forecast. “We cut our … Continue reading CIMB Research surprised over Malaysia Airports’ losses

25 July 2014 The total cost for building the mega-hybrid airport klia2, which began operations on May 2, is RM4.5 billion which ballooned from the last capped budget of RM4 billion. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) CFO Faizal Mansor said realising the RM500 million bank interest incurred from the financing taken for the airport-building, the … Continue reading klia2 actual cost is RM4.5 billion, says MAHB CFO Faizal

24 July 2014 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is in the midst of studying plans to convert the Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) into a cargo warehouse, said Chief Financial Officer, Faizal Mansor. "The LCCT is located at the cargo warehousing area. When the LCCT was built, it was meant to be temporary and therefore we … Continue reading MAHB to convert LCCT into a cargo warehouse