Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2)
24 July 2014 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) reported a pre-tax loss of RM37.729 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014 from a … Continue reading MAHB records 2Q pre-tax loss of RM37.729 million
21 July 2014 By Lim Huey Teng I had the experience, last week, of using klia2 for the first time to an international destination and … Continue reading Feedback for Malaysia Airports on klia2
17 July 2014 Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) has reported a +3.8% increase in passenger movements to 7.2 million in June 2014 – a record … Continue reading Malaysia Airports passenger traffic buoyed by new klia2 in June
16 July 2014 Malaysian Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) passenger traffic grew by 3.8 per cent to 7.2 million in June 2014 compared with 6.99 million … Continue reading MAHB’s June passenger traffic up 3.8% to 7.2 million
11 July 2014 AirAsia and AirAsia X have introduced 139 brand new Fly-Thru routes, a connecting flight service transitting through Kuala Lumpur (klia2) or Bangkok-Don … Continue reading Airasia & Airasia X introduce 139 New Fly-thru routes
11 July 2014 In some countries, having a grocer at the airport is nothing new. But in Malaysia, Jaya Grocer’s presence in klia2 may initially … Continue reading Grocer breaks new ground with latest location
10 July 2014 Ambank (M) Bhd has opened its first full-service branch in an airport and first Bureau de Change (BDC) in the recently opened … Continue reading Catering to travellers’ needs
7 July 2014 The new terminal at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, klia2, opened earlier this year in May. A three minute, 50-cent train ride from the … Continue reading Kuala Lumpur’s new terminal puts a twist on convenience
7 July 2014 Has no-frills Tune Hotel decided to go green? Environmentally, yes, but surely not in experience, providing international accommodation at good deals and … Continue reading Has red gone green?
3 July 2014 Malaysia's decision to no longer let Iranians obtain visas upon landing, combined with international sanctions on Iran's nuclear programme, are having negative … Continue reading Malaysia visa move pinches Iranian entrepreneurs
3 July 2014 A proposal by the Johor state government to impose a charge on foreign cars entering the Malaysian border via Johor Baru will … Continue reading Liow: Border charge must be carefully studied
2 July 2014 Malaysia Airports has announced 26 year-old Soh Yien Yee as the grand prize winner of klia2’s ‘What’s in Your Bag’ virtual mall … Continue reading Malaysia Airports unveils winner of klia2 virtual mall contest
1 July 2014 Gateway@klia2 recently opened its doors as the latest spot for those who want some retail therapy with its “airport within a mall” … Continue reading Terminal retail therapy
29 June 2014 Long haul flights with hours between transits at unfamiliar territories are usually the downside to a wonderful vacation time or business trip. … Continue reading In Tune with needs of air travellers
28 June 2014 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is confident of achieving its passenger traffic target of 26.7 million for Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)’s … Continue reading MAHB flying high?
28 June 2014 The first AirAsia plane to land in klia2 features a livery design that’s inspired by creative folks from the region. Krittaphong Wongsachai … Continue reading Propelling creativity to the skies
27 Jun 2014 Malaysia Airports has launched a major retail campaign to celebrate the long-awaited official opening of its purpose-built low-cost carrier terminal klia2. Entitled … Continue reading MAHB celebrates klia2 opening with major retail campaign
27 June 2014 AirAsia’s head honcho Tan Sri Tony Fernandes closed his Twitter account today, triggering an outpouring of response from his followers who expressed … Continue reading AirAsia boss exits Twitterjaya
28 June 2014 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has invested RM7 million to upgrade communications at its five international airports using the Terrestrial Trunk Radio … Continue reading MAHB invests RM7 million to upgrade communications at five airports
25 June 2014 The new Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2), Malaysia’s first hybrid airport, is set to be the country’s catalyst for growth in … Continue reading A Global Benchmark
25 June 2014 SITA helped provide a smooth start to flight and passenger operations at Kuala Lumpur’s new airport terminal, klia2. SITA’s AirportConnect Open platform … Continue reading SITA playing important role in klia2 success
26 June 2014 Tune Hotels Group plans to invest about US$25 million for its new hotel in Kenya, said Group CEO Mark Lankester. "This is … Continue reading Tune Hotels to invest US$25 million in Kenya hotel
25 June 2014 Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd aims to increase total financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to 40% in two years' time from … Continue reading Bank Muamalat aims to boost financing to SMEs to 40% in 2 years
24 June 2014 Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said klia2 Terminal (klia2) is another flagship international gateway to the nation, with the capacity … Continue reading klia2 to support projected air travel growth for next 10-15 years
24 June 2014 New hybrid airport klia2 main tenant, AirAsia Bhd, is calling for long-term solutions to address the technical issues faced by the airport … Continue reading AirAsia seeks solutions for tarmac woes at klia2
23 June 2014 In conjunction with the official opening of Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) on 24 June 2014, Pos Malaysia Berhad will release … Continue reading Commemorative stamps for official opening of klia2
23 June 2014 AmBank Bhd today opened its first airport branch and Bureau de Change (BDC) to provide ease and convenience for travellers and shoppers … Continue reading AmBank opens klia2 branch
22 June 2014 Amid confusion over the suspension of AirAsia’s self-service kiosks for the printing of boarding passes at klia2 from 10am today, the airport … Continue reading MAHB: All is well and running smoothly at KLIA
20 June 2014 SITA, the world's leading air transport IT and communications specialist, has helped provide a smooth start to flight and passenger operations at … Continue reading SITA helps enable smooth starts at klia2
20 June 2014 acting Transport Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein The problem of depressions in the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) does not … Continue reading Depressions do not affect safety of klia2 – Hishammuddin
18 June 2014 Thirty per cent of the 115 shops currently operating at the Gateway shopping terminal at the newly opened klia2 airport are Bumiputera-owned, … Continue reading 30% of shops in KLIA2 bumiputera-owned, says operator
18 June 2014 With more than 25 million people expected to pass through klia2 this year, the mall is expected to be a huge success. … Continue reading Gateway@klia2 aims to be nation’s first 24-hour shopping mall
17 June 2014 By Colleen Morgan, Special Correspondent Furla continues to expand its travel retail network with a new store at Kuala Lumpur's new klia2 … Continue reading Furla charts Asia expansion with Kuala Lumpur and Mumbai opening
17 June 2014 The Consultation and Prevention Panel of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has proposed the establishment of a panel of inquiry to find … Continue reading MACC proposes panel of inquiry to probe KLIA2 cost overruns
17 June 2014 By Melody Ng, Asia Bureau Chief To mark the opening of the new klia2, Malaysia Airports has launched an online contest called … Continue reading MAHB launches klia2 virtual mall promotional contest
16 June 2014 A Barisan Nasional (BN) lawmaker today said the government had seemingly focused more on the mall development within the new Kuala Lumpur … Continue reading Government seems to focus on mall than on terminal development
16 June 2014 A survey by the Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) revealed that passengers using the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) were satisfied … Continue reading Airport users satisfied with services at klia2
16 June 2014 AirAsia and its founder Tony Fernandes are probably content now that Ahmad Bashir has stepped down as managing director of Malaysia Airports … Continue reading Happy landing
16 June 2014 A bank officer recovered his lost handphone in the nick of time before boarding his flight, all thanks to the swift action … Continue reading First-class treatment for klia2 passenger who lost phone
16 June 2014 The newly-launched klia2 will take its place among the world’s best airports with the opening of two of Travelex Malaysia’s first airport Bureau … Continue reading malaysia-chosen-as-currency-companys-regional-hub
12 June 2014 For the first time, transit passengers in klia2 can grab a few hours of shut-eye on a bed instead of lounging in … Continue reading Curl up in a capsule for long transits
12 June 2014 OVER 200 winners descended upon the brand new Tune Hotel klia2 and enjoyed a fun-filled evening as the hotel organised a “Pyjama … Continue reading ‘Pyjama party’ at klia2 hotel
12 June 2014 The Capsule by Container Hotel at klia2 is aiming to capture a clientele of 4.5 million travellers or 10 per cent of … Continue reading klia2 Airport Capsule Hotel targets 4.5 million travellers
11 June 2014 Malaysia’s transport sector marked a major milestone in early May when a new terminal for the rapidly growing budget air-travel business opened … Continue reading High hopes for low-cost air in Malaysia
11 June 2014 Effective immediately, all employers are now compelled to pick up their foreign employees at the airport within 24 hours of their arrival … Continue reading Pick up foreign employees at airports within 24 hours
10 June 2014 The construction of the Kuala Lumpur international airport 2 (klia2) is among Malaysia's best achievements in the global arena, the Dewan Rakyat … Continue reading klia2 construction among country’s best achievements
10 June 2014 Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s new low cost terminal (LCT) – klia2 – which opened at the beginning of May-2014 after several delays … Continue reading klia2 uniquely aims to be a model of connectivity
9 June 2014 Multimedia Development Corp's (MDeC) board of directors will convene this week to decide on who will succeed outgoing CEO Datuk Badlisham Ghazali … Continue reading MDeC board to decide on new management this week
7 June 2014 The management of the car park at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2), Segi Astana Sdn Bhd, has no intention of … Continue reading No reduction in parking fee At klia2
6 June 2014 Over 200 winners descended upon the brand new Tune Hotel klia2 to enjoy a fun-filled evening as the hotel had a ‘Pyjama … Continue reading Tune Hotel klia2 celebrates opening
5 June 2014 AirAsia X Bhd is hopeful of a better financial performance in the second half of the year as its added capacity is … Continue reading AirAsia X optimistic of better 2H performance
5 June 2014 About 2,000 coupon taxi drivers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) are requesting for city taxi services to be reduced at … Continue reading Coupon taxi drivers at klia2 face competition from metered taxis
5 June 2014 AirAsia Bhd may consider sharing its native check-in system with other airlines in klia2 if the move improves operational efficiency and mitigates … Continue reading AirAsia keen to share system
4 June 2014 It’s a spanking new airport boasting of the latest facilities, but taxi drivers have a lot of complaints about klia2. They claimed … Continue reading Cabbies unhappy with klia2
4 June 2014 RapidKL will be providing bus shuttle service between Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and the city for the upcoming three-day World Superbike Championship … Continue reading RapidKL to provide bus service for Superbike fans this weekend
4 June 2014 LCC frets over taxes and technology rules It has all the sophisticated goodies required for a modern-day mega airport: the capacity to … Continue reading AirAsia’s new terminal headache
4 June 2014 AirAsia Bhd’s new headquarters at the klia2 here is set for completion by the end of next year. AirAsia new HQ at … Continue reading AirAsia new HQ at klia2
3 June 2014 LS travel retail ASPAC has hailed the opening of its MY Lifestyle Gallery store at the recently opened klia2, and underlined its … Continue reading LS travel retail ASPAC hails new klia2 opening
2 June 2014 AirAsia Bhd has clarified that it is in the midst of obtaining approvals from the local authorities for its new office at … Continue reading AirAsia in process of obtaining approvals for new office
2 June 2014 Low-cost carrier AirAsia has refuted a report that it is hindering Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) plans to turn the Low-Cost Carrier … Continue reading AirAsia denies funding issues in moving HQ to klia2
28 May 2014 THERE is some new excitement coming to klia2 – but ad agency M&C Saatchi Malaysia isn’t ready to reveal all just yet. … Continue reading Ad agency secretive on klia2 campaign
28 May 2014 The Transport ministry has appointed two independent entities to review allegations involving sinking taxiways and aircraft parking bays at the Kuala Lumpur … Continue reading Ministry appointed 2 independent bodies to review klia2
27 May 2014 AirAsia X Bhd expects a better passenger connectivity of more than 50 per cent by year-end with its new operation at the … Continue reading AirAsia X expects better passenger connectivity by year-end
27 May 2014 An independent safety assessment report on the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) will be released soon to answer all safety concerns … Continue reading Hisham: klia2 safety assessment report to be out soon
25 May 2014 While klia2 is experiencing teething problems, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has said these do not pose a safety threat and that … Continue reading Poser over damage at klia2
24 May 2014 Travellers looking for a better cost-saving option to park their vehicles at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 may consider the … Continue reading Cheaper way to park and fly
24 May 2014 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has denied that several depressions at taxiways and aircraft parking bays at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport … Continue reading MAHB: Depressions at klia2 not a safety issue
23 May 2014 Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad senior general manager (operations) Datuk Azmi Murad assured the public on Friday that the brand new Kuala Lumpur … Continue reading klia2 not sinking, says MAHB’s Azmi
20 May 2014 Statement from Malaysia Airports on klia2 safety “Malaysia Airports wishes to clarify that there is no safety risk on the apron taxiway … Continue reading klia2 safety
20 May 2014 Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed has called on Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) to take responsibility and deal … Continue reading PAC: MAHB responsible for risk to public safety
20 May 2014 The Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2)’s taxiways are safe for take-off and landing, airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) insisted, … Continue reading MAHB: klia2 taxiways safe, airlines’ operations unaffected
20 May 2014 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is reminded to take action relating to complaints on problems such as water pools and sinking land … Continue reading PAC wants MAHB to solve complaints on klia2
20 May 2014 As safety fears cropped up again on the tarmac of the new RM4 billion klia2, AirAsia, its biggest customer, today complained of … Continue reading AirAsia boss tweets of more hiccups at klia2
20 May 2014 Safety fears have cropped up again in klia2 as taxiways and aircraft parking bays are slowly sinking due to torrential rain and … Continue reading Safety fears in klia2 with bumpy taxiways
17 May 2014 CLARIFICATION: AirAsia has not disclosed calculations for amount charged to customers, says source AirAsia's decision to charge RM3 per passenger as a … Continue reading ‘Come clean over klia2 fee’
14 May 2014 Over the last 48 hours and the Wesak holiday, klia2 saw a peak in its traffic movements, recording close to 160,000 passengers … Continue reading klia2 traffic peaked for Wesak holiday
13 May 2014 By RAJVINDER SINGH AirAsia is being given an indirect subsidy by the government as an agreement has been reached on the passenger … Continue reading Government subsidising AirAsia ops at klia2 in the millions
13 May 2014 Top Asian budget carrier AirAsia said Tuesday it will become the world's first airline to check the passports of all its passengers … Continue reading AirAsia to be first airline to check passport against interpol
12 May 2014 Operations at klia2 went smoothly on the third day of AirAsia moving into it from the old LCCT terminal. According to a … Continue reading All’s well at klia2 so far
12 May 2014 Malaysian hybrid airline, Malindo Air is extremely positive that operations at the klia2 will straighten out within the next one or two … Continue reading Operations at klia2 will straighten out
11 May 2014 TEETHING PROBLEMS: Passengers not happy with airline's performance IT was only the second day of operations for AirAsia at the new Kuala … Continue reading Grouses over AirAsia’s ops at klia2
11 May 2014 The Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) Flight Operations Centre (FOC) is working hand-in-hand with AirAsia’s operational team to guide them through the … Continue reading MAHB: Partners chip in to assist AirAsia settle in at klia2
11 May 2014 AirAsia deployed 350 volunteers to assist guests at klia2, the newly launched airport. An initiative led by the AirAsia People Department, volunteers … Continue reading Airasia deploys 350 volunteers at klia2
11 May 2014 Operations at klia2 went about smoothly on the third day of AirAsia moving to it from the old LCCT terminal. According to … Continue reading klia2 runs smoothly on third day
10 May 2014 EXTRA RM3 BILL: Airline must make public the reason, says Hisham AirAsia has been told to explain the RM3 fee it is … Continue reading AirAsia told to explain ‘klia2 fee’
10 May 2014 A week ago, the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) was one of the most heavily-frequented airports in the region, serving 22 million … Continue reading LCCT transforms from bustling hub to empty shell
10 May 2014 AirAsia started charging its passengers a RM3 fee with each ticket booked since yesterday – a levy it calls a “klia2 fee”. … Continue reading AirAsia imposes RM3 ‘klia2 fee’
10 May 2014 By Christine Cheah It was a relatively smooth day at klia2 as its main tenant AirAsia officially began operations there. AirAsia The … Continue reading AirAsia begins klia2 operations
9 May 2014 AirAsia is charging its passengers a RM3 'klia2 fee' with each ticket booked since Friday, but Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has … Continue reading AirAsia imposing RM3 ‘klia2 fee’, MAHB denies charge theirs
9 May 2014 The curtain came down early today on the operations at the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) with the departure of the last … Continue reading LCCT officially closes as klia2 takes over
9 May 2014 TOUCH DOWN: 1st foreign flight is from Vietnam AIRASIA officially marked its operations at the new klia2 airport yesterday with the arrival … Continue reading AirAsia bosses greet 1st flight to land at klia2
9 May 2014 I was due to take a domestic flight out of klia2 at 10.20am, and understanding Murphy’s Law when it comes to first … Continue reading Small inconveniences but running smoothly
8 May 2014 AirAsia officially marked its presence at the new klia2 airport today, with the arrival of its flight from Ho Chi Minh City. … Continue reading AirAsia’s flight from Ho Chi Minh is first to touch down klia2
8 May 2014 WHEN Tune Hotel KLIA-LCCT in Sepang closes tomorrow, the brand new, 400-room Tune Hotel klia2 opens. The Tune Hotel klia2 is directly … Continue reading New Tune Hotel at klia2
11 May 2014 Budget carrier AirAsia officially marked its presence at the new klia2 airport today with the first arrival of its Flight AK 539 … Continue reading AirAsia welcomes its first flight at klia2
6 May 2014 The klia2 has now operated for four full days with 6,140 passengers recorded for both international and domestic arrivals and departures in … Continue reading klia2 handles 6,140 passengers on 4th day of operation
5 May 2014 Commercial Development: Runway to Success 2020 to help boost non-aeronautical revenue to 55 percent Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) hopes to increase … Continue reading MAHB plans airport cities
5 May 2014 The new low-cost airport, klia2, has handled 20,500 passengers since its opening on May 2, says Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) today. … Continue reading klia2 handled 20,500 passengers since opening on May 2
4 May 2014 Small, strategically-placed indoor billboards around klia2 are being used to counter criticisms about the new airport and its price tag. “The public … Continue reading Billboards highlight all that went into building new airport
4 May 2014 Many Malaysians still see travel insurance as an unnecessary cost. Sunday Star takes a closer look at what it offers and the … Continue reading When travel plans go awry