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 pre-tax profit of RM132.055 million for the same period a year ago. Revenue, however, increased to RM1.175 billion in the quarter from RM978.102 million for the corresponding period of 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 back. One of my strong feelings is that the RM4 billion spent to build klia2 appears to be a big rip-off! My expectations of a low-cost carrier terminal, on the … 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 high in the year to date. International traffic at Malaysia’s airports grew by +2.0% while the domestic sector registered a more robust +5.4% growth over the same period last year. … 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 in the corresponding period last year. “International passenger traffic increased by 2.7 per cent while domestic passengers decreased by 1.9 per cent,” it said in a statement today. MAHB said … 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 Mueang (DMK) without the need for immigration clearance or a transit visa in Malaysia or Thailand. The service, effective immediately, also eliminates the need to re-check-in luggage all the way … 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 have raised some eyebrows. When operations director Daniel Teng was first presented with the opportunity to open an outlet at the airport, he thought “Why not?” After all, klia2 will … 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 international low-cost airport, klia2, to tap into the 25 million visitors expected to pass through the terminal each year. The branch, which has been operating at the airport for two … 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 main terminal, it serves AirAsia, Lion Air, and Zest Airways and contains about 60 gates overall. On our recent adventure in Southeast Asia, we passed through it on our way to … 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 great savings. Complementing the newly opened second terminal in Sepang, Tune Hotel klia2 recently launchedits first green, energy-efficienthotel within its chain. The hotel received plaudits in the industry. Beyond the … 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 economic ripple effects. Iranian expatriates in Malaysia say the climate has become less friendly to them during the nine months since the Interior Ministry cancelled visas on arrival (VOA) for … 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 be studied, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. The proposal came after Singapore decided to impose a charge on all foreign cars crossing into its border in a … 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 promotional contest. She emerged as the 'Grand Shopper', winning RM25,000 (US$7,740) worth of shopping vouchers to be used at klia2 retail and food & beverage outlets. Among her purchases were … 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” concept. The integrated mall is located between the drop-off point and main terminal of Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2. “Gateway@klia2 was designed to cater not only to travellers at the … 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. It is an unfortunate predicament faced by many fliers who end up either taking turns napping at the terminals (those fortunate to be travelling in a group) or drinking cups … 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 Main Terminal Building (MTB) by year-end, despite the missing MAS flight MH370 incident. Speaking at KLIA’s 16th anniversary event yesterday, new MAHB managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said passenger traffic … 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 was beyond ecstatic and perhaps a little awestruck the first time he laid eyes on the AirAsia BIG plane. A perfectly valid reaction, considering how his portrait caricature was blown … 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 ‘Destination Curious’, the campaign kicked off on 26 June with the ‘Wonderful Visit to Oz’ contest, offering klia2 travellers the chance to win discount and cash vouchers and a trip … 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 regret at his departure from the social media site. Fernandes (pic), who is also one of Malaysia’s more prominent figures on Twitter, announced at 2.20pm that he was closing his … 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 (Tetra) system. Tetra is specifically designed for used both in public safety and commercial space. MAHB general manager (planning and development), Nor Azlina Mohd Isa, said the Kuala Lumpur International … 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 the expanding aviation sector. The country’s latest international gateway, which is expected to serve some 45 million passengers annually, three times more than the now decommissioned Low Cost Carrier Terminal … 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 automates passenger processing for the terminal, which officially opened 2 May, helping the airport and airlines to provide better service than at the old LCCT at KLIA. The SITA Departure … 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 a new market for us in Africa and the details of this new venture will be announce in the next two weeks," he told the media after the launch of … 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 20% this year, said Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Mohd Redza Shah Abdul Wahid. Mohd Redza said currently the bank, which gave out loans of between RM100 and RM200 million a … 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 to support projected air travel growth for at least the next 10 to 15 year. He said the mega terminal was enable to handle up to 45 million passengers per … 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 for mutual benefit of the industry and aircraft passengers. AirAsia CEO Aireen Omar said there is an urgent need to carry out detailed investigation on the core issues plaguing the … 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 commemorative stamps and other philatelic products. klia2 commemorative stamps Its stamps and philately unit head Yasmin Ramli said they were available in four designs featuring the Main Terminal Building, Gateway@klia2, … 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 at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2). AmBank Group chairman, Tan Sri Azman Hashim, said Gateway@klia2, the first Ambank airport branch, and BDC, were planned to enchance efficiency and … 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 operator assures passengers all is fine at the terminal. Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad says the kiosks are able to perform authentication checks against Interpol’s database. In a statement published in … 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 Kuala Lumpur's new airport terminal, klia2, said Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd (MAHB). The airport operator said SITA's AirportConnect Open platform automates passenger processing for the terminal, which officially opened on … 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 affect its safety besides still meeting with international standards, said acting Transport Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein. However, he said the monitoring of the problem would be continued by … 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, a management official has said. Segi Astana Sdn Bhd Vincent Chong, a manager from Segi Astana Sdn Bhd, which oversees all the shops operating at klia2, added that all … 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. Visitor can shop at Gateway@klia2 anytime before departure or upon arrival at klia2. Gateway@klia2 customer service counter The gateway@klia2, which is known as a mall-within-airport and opened on May 2, … 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 and a concept corner at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai. Furla at klia2 The 60sq m boutique at klia2, in collaboration with Eraman Malaysia, opened at the end of … 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 reasons for cost overruns and delays in the construction of Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2). Tan Sri Johan Jaaffar The panel chairman, Tan Sri Johan Jaaffar said the panel … 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 ‘What’s in Your Bag’, with RM100,000 (US$31,000) worth of prizes to be given away. For 15 days, starting from 9 June till 23 June, 2014, consumers can engage in some … 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 International Airport 2 (klia2), rather than on the terminal. Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (BN-Bintulu), in pointing out a number of flaws with klia2′s development, … 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 with the services. Datuk Ab Aziz Kaprawi Deputy Transport Minister, Datuk Ab Aziz Kaprawi, said MAHB as the national airport operator was carrying out a survey to improve its services. … 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 Holdings Bhd (MAHB). Ahmad Bashir Some even believe the outspoken and influential Mr Fernandes had a hand in denying a contract renewal for Bashir, though the latter maintains he had … 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 by security officers at the newly opened klia2. Chris Lai (not his real name), who was at the airport for the first time on May 12, had forgotten to collect … 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 De Change (BDC) at its premises recently. The BDCs place klia2 among those that Travelex, the world’s largest foreign exchange company, has selected as prime locations to do business in. … 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 the public areas. The Capsule by Container Hotel offers 79 capsule bedrooms to those checking in for three, six, or 12 hours – at RM45, RM70 and RM90 respectively. Capsule … 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 Party” to celebrate its opening. Sharing travel tales: Guests at the Tune Hotel klia2 Pyjama Party. Ten winners of the Tune Hotels’ #RoomerHasIt Facebook campaign were able to invite family … 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 the anticipated 45 million passengers this year at the new low carrier terminal. Capsule by Container Hotel Zu Container Sdn Bhd Chief Executive Director Ryan Loo said this follows the … 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 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). klia2 Known as “klia2” and billed as the largest purpose-built low-cost carrier (LCC) terminal in the world, the facility began operations a year behind … 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 and not within 72 hours as allowed previously. Datuk Seri Dr Zahid Hamidi Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zahid Hamidi said failing to do so would result in the employees … 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 was told today. Datuk Ab Aziz Kaprawi Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Ab Aziz Kaprawi said this was because the cost only entailed RM3.92 billion and it was completed in four … 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 and an estimated MYD2.6 billion (USD803.2 million) budget overrun to around USD1.2 billion, is paradoxically attempting to be a hit with low-cost carriers as a connection/transfer point. 'Paradoxically’ because ‘low … 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 who will take on the role of managing director at Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) on June 23, 2014. Datuk Badlisham Ghazali A source close to the matter told SunBiz that it … 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 reducing the parking rate yet. The klia2 car park management says the current rate is commensurate with the service provided at the new airport. Its centre manager, Vincent Chong said … 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 Party’ to celebrate its recent opening over the weekend. Guests in their pajama posing for a photo at the Selfie Corner. Ten individual winners of the Tune Hotels’ #RoomerHasIt Facebook … 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 expected to yield results, says chief executive officer Azran Osman Rani. File picture shows AirAsia X CEO Azran Osman Rani (left) and Air Asia CEO Aireen Omar giving a press … 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 the airport as the competition is affecting their income. Livelihood under threat: klia2 taxi drivers showing coupons to prove it is difficult to get more than two trips per day. … 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 security risk at the new terminal. AirAsia‘s check-in system Chief executive officer Aireen Omar said there was a possibility its check-in system, which is a local product, could be implemented … 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 that they had to park their vehicles under solar roofing some 8km from klia2 while they wait for the cue to pick up passengers from the terminal building. Livelihood under … 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 starting this Friday. RapidKL Buses Rapid Bus chief executive officer, Datuk Zohari Sulaiman said the bus service would also cover travel between the circuit and the Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) … 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 handle 45 million passengers a year, the world’s tallest control tower and a sizeable dedicated shopping mall, to name a few. An AirAsia A320 taxis past klia2‘s unique skybridge While … 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 klia2 Chief executive officer Aireen Omar who did not mention the cost said construction is scheduled to start next month on land leased from Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). “It … 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 ambitions to expand across multiple trading channels in the Asia Pacific region. Elle Café: A world first for airports at klia2 Emmanuel de Place: LS travel retail ASPAC aims to … 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 klia2 and does not face any funding issues, as claimed in a news report. AirAsia New HQ at klia2 – artist impression Chief Executive Officer, Aireen Omar, said the company … 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 Terminal (LCCT) into a global cargo and logistic hub due to funding issues. AirAsia New HQ at klia2 The airline said the airport authority is aware of its intention to … 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. Hired to conduct a one-year promotional campaign by the new terminal’s operator Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd, the ad agency has launched a series of teaser ads in print and radio … 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 International Airport 2 (klia2). Its acting Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said the two independent entities are Ikram Premier Consulting and also the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). Acting Minister … 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 klia2, said chief executive officer Azran Osman Rani. AirAsia X Chief Executive Officer Azran Osman Rani He said as one of the airlines operating at the klia2, AirAsia X can … 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 at the new airport. Acting Transport Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein Acting Transport Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said Ikram Premier Consulting and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) will … 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 only 1% of the taxiway is affected by soil issues. klia2 with Malindo flights A source, however, told theSun depression of aircraft parking aprons and taxiways are cropping up, caused by the … 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 long-term car park (LTCP) near the older airport. A free shuttle service running every 15 minutes between the carpark and both airports would be available 24 hours, said Malaysia Airports … 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 2 (klia2) poses a safety threat to airport operations. Senior general manager of operations, Datuk Azmi Murad, dismissed reports that the parking apron at the airport was sinking because of … 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 International Airport 2 (klia2) is not sinking. Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad He added that recent complaints of water ponding and alleged sinking land in klia2 were not true and added … 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 as alleged by certain quarters. We have stated in the past that the settlement at localised spots comprising less than 1% of the apron is anticipated due to differential settlement. … 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 with the issues plaguing the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2). chairman Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed “MAHB has to take on the responsibility of the issues and the problems in … 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, after more concerns were raised today over the condition of the new airport’s runways and parking bays. People queue up at the check-in counters at klia2, Sepang, May 2, 2014. … 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 that are reported in Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2). Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chief Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chief Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed said MAHB, … 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 other problems they are facing inside the airport terminal. Soft wood used in the resurfacing of the bitumen at klia2 is just one of the many problems at the new … 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 impact from the hundreds of aircraft landings and take-offs at the new budget airport terminal. Aviation industry sources told The Malaysian Insider that there was "ponding" or water collecting in … 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 "klia2 fee" has come under scrutiny as it is being charged only half the amount for the use of aerobridges and check-in facilities at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2). … 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 on more than 900 flights. "This is a good indicator of the healthy traffic performance by airlines operating at klia2 and this is also consistent with Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd' … 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 service charge (PSC). AirAsia‘s agreement on the passenger service charge with Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd will result in MAHB losing hundreds of millions of ringgit in revenue. According to an … 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 against Interpol's global database of 42 million stolen or lost travel documents by end of this month. The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 two months ago revealed a gaping … 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 statement from Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), the Malaysia Airports’ Flight Operations Centre was currently working hand-in-hand with AirAsia’s operational team in order to guide them through the new systems … 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 weeks. "Our offer to help out is always open to other carriers as we are committed to ensure the smooth-sailing of operations at klia2," said Malindo in a statement today. … 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 Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2), but many passengers were already frustrated with the airline for its poor management. klia2 in full operation Trouble erupted at the new terminal yesterday when … 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 new systems at klia2. In addition, MAHB had also sourced for help from other stakeholders such as Malindo and KL Airport Services on lending manpower and ground handling equipment to … 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 are divided into four shifts which start as early as 5am and ends at 12am daily, including weekends. AirAsia AirAsia Group Head of People Department Adzhar Ibrahim said: "AirAsia 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 a statement from Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) today, the Malaysia Airports' Flight Operations Centre (FOC) was working hand-in-hand with AirAsia's operational team to guide the team (AirAsia) through the … 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 imposing on passengers by billing it as "Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 fee". AirAsia has been told to explain the RM3 fee Acting Transport Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said … 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 passengers a year. Yesterday, it was nearly an empty shell. Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) Upon arrival at LCCT at 9.30am yesterday, The Star noticed that the airport was in a state … 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”. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) was quick to distance itself from the move, issuing a statement to deny that it had anything to do with it. Large crowd: Customers queuing … 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 airline has moved its 70 aircraft and 3,550 staff members from the Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) to the RM4bil facility, which received its first occupants and users on May 2. … 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 said it was imposed by the airline itself, not them. Passengers checking in at the AirAsia counter in klia2 "There is no charge such as klia2 fee by the airport. … 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 flight from the facility that has given way to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) which opened for budget carriers on May 2, 2014. One of the last passengers … 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 of its first international flight, AK 539, from Hi Chi Minh City, Vietnam. AirAsia at the klia2 Flight AK 539 touched down at 3.40pm and passengers, the first to disembark … 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 day blues, I decided to be there way earlier than normal. I took a Skybus from KL Sentral around 6am, and noted that the bus fare remained the same (RM10 … 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. In a statement, AirAsia said Flight AK 539 arrived at 3.40 pm and was received by Executive Chairman Datuk Kamarudin Meranun and Chief Executive Officer Aireen Omar. AirAsia‘s flight from … 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 connected to the new klia2 terminal via a covered walkway and link bridge. Tune Hotel at the klia2 It’s just a 10-minute walk to the terminal, allowing easy and convenient … 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 from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur. AK 539, from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur, touched down in klia2 at 3.40pm today. — AirAsia pic Flight AK … 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 the last 24 hours. In a statement here today, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) said from 12:01 am yesterday until 12:01 am today, a total of 46 flights movement were … 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 its non-aeronautical revenue to 55 per cent from 50 per cent now by 2020. Randhill Singh It plans to achieve this by developing cities around the Kuala Lumpur International Airport … 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. Operations for Malindo Airways, Lion Air, Tiger Airways International and Cebu Pacific Airways continue to run smoothly on the third day at Malaysia's new budget terminal, said MAHB in a … 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 will be our judge,” said a Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad (MAHB) official, who declined to be named, when asked about the billboards yesterday. Crowd lining up at the new klia2. … 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 fine print policy holders should look out for. WITH the new klia2 runway finally opened and AirAsia moving its operations here from LCCT on Friday, travellers are bracing themselves for … Continue reading When travel plans go awry