Category: 2014

19 February 2014 The Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) has started carrying out checks on klia2 and will continue to do so in stages in order to meet the May 2 deadline for the opening of the new terminal, said its director general Datuk Azharuddin Abdul Rahman. "The operational readiness and airport transfer (ORAT) has … Continue reading DCA doing checks in stages on klia2 to meet May 2 deadline

16 February 2014 Construction work at klia2 in Sepang is nearly 100% complete and the government is confident that the low-cost carrier airport, the biggest in Asia, will be opened as scheduled on May 2. In giving the assurance, Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Abdul Aziz Kaprawi, said that in principle, the airport’s main terminal … Continue reading klia2 construction work nearly 100% complete

14 February 2014 By Kamil Amil Years ago, Sultan Salahuddin Aziz Shah International Airport, or Subang Airport as we all call it, used to be a convenient travelling hub for a Petaling Jaya / Klang Valley boy like me. I recall those memories travelling in the 1980s to London, Frankfurt and other magical places when … Continue reading klia2: Worth the Wait, Worth the Pain

14 February 2014 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd has proposed a final single-tier dividend of up to 6.35 sen per ordinary share but not less than 5.78 sen per share for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2013. Construction at the low-cost carrier terminal klia2 in Sepang is shown in progress on January 7, 2014. – … Continue reading Malaysia Airports proposes final single-tier dividend

12 February 2014 After a lengthy delay, the new low cost terminal klia2 is set for a 2 May opening with a strong mix of international and local brands. Malaysia Airports Senior General Manager Commercial Services Puan Faizah Khairuddin told The Moodie Report: “We see a full take-up rate for all tendered outlets at klia2 … Continue reading Delayed klia2 set for 2 May opening with strong commercial offer

12 February 2014 WCT Holdings Bhd expects the group’s third retail project, the upcoming Gateway@Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2, Sepang, to make financial losses in the first three years, before it starts to generate annual revenue of RM70-80 million as well as operating profit of RM15-20 million a year, said its director Kenny Wong Yik … Continue reading Initial losses expected for klia2 retail project

10 February 2014 With the fire and rescue system in klia2 now more than 90 per cent completed, the low-cost carrier terminal can begin operations soon. The exterior of low-cost carrier terminal klia2 in Sepang as photographed on January 7, 2014. – Picture by Saw Siow Feng Fire and Rescue Department director-general Datuk Mohd Nor … Continue reading Satisfactory fire safety standards in klia2

10 February 2014 Eighty percent (80%) of the business space at the low cost carrier terminal (LCCT), klia2, has to date been taken up, said Minister of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism (KPDNKK), Datuk Seri Hasan Malek. Some 80% of the business space at the low cost carrier terminal (LCCT), klia2, has to-date been taken … Continue reading klia2 sees 80% of business space taken up

7 February 2014 The Government will not compromise on safety involving the klia2 project, Acting Transport Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said. Stressing that the project was on track to meet its May 2 completion deadline, he rejected allegations that 65% of the main terminal did not comply with fire and safety standards. “We have … Continue reading No compromise on klia2 safety

6 February 2014 Acting Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein must explain how he concluded that klia2 was 98% complete and will open on May 2, when there are several defects in the main terminal building, said Lembah Pantai MP Nurul Izzah. Hishammuddin had said on Jan 13 that the airport terminal would be issued the Certificate … Continue reading Nurul: Hisham must explain klia2 delay

6 February 2014 By Eva Yeong The Transport Ministry (MOT) has played down safety issues at the main terminal bulding of klia2, and dismissed talk of further delays, claiming that the delay in issuing a Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) for the terminal should be resolved "within two to three weeks". On Feb 4, … Continue reading Transport Ministry plays down safety issues at klia2

6 February 2014 by Lee Yen Mun The Government is not budging from its guarantee that klia2 will take off from May 2. klia2 will take off from May 2 “From now until May 2, we have to do whatever it takes to make it operational. “I am serious (when I say) I will hold … Continue reading Deadline on klia2 remains, says Hisham

6 February 2014 BY B.K. SIDHU Nearly two months ago, there were reports stating that klia2 would surely get its certificate of fitness by the end of January to facilitate the start of its operations on May 2. The main contractor – the UEMC-Bina Puri joint venture – pledged to complete the airport with its … Continue reading What is the truth about klia2 opening delays

5 February 2014 BY B.K. SIDHU klia2 looks set to be delayed yet again. About two thirds of the main terminal building have yet to receive approval from the relevant authorities because they were found to be not ready for public use. Not ready for the public: Site inspection found that 65% of the main … Continue reading klia2 fails to get fitness certification

30 January 2014, By Ryan Ghee AirAsia: klia2’s self-tagging, bag drop and next-gen kiosks will redefine the airport experience in Asia On 2 May 2014, the world’s largest purpose-built airport terminal for low-cost carriers, klia2, is scheduled to open its doors and as the flagship airline customer, AirAsia will go live with the most comprehensive … Continue reading klia2’s self-tagging, bag drop and next-gen kiosks

27 January 2014 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) final quarter net profit fell 38% to RM48.51 million from previous year’s corresponding quarter on lower construction income, higher staff cost, and more losses from its Turkish unit. A doubling to RM66.2 million in airport concession payment to the Malaysian goverment had also curbed MAHB’s profit. In … Continue reading MAHB 4Q profit falls 38% to RM49m

22 January 2014 Haze, the 13th General Elections and the delay in the completion of klia2 were three major reasons why Malaysia was forced to lower its 2013 targets of tourist arrivals. Tourism Malaysia director-general Datuk Mirza Mohammad Taiyab shared that the government had to change the initial target of 26.8 million to 26 million … Continue reading 2013 tourism target revised due to haze, GE13, klia2 delay

16 January 2014 The increased cost in the construction of klia2 to RM4 billion is due to the “ever-changing aviation industry”, revealed Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman, Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed. Among the changes in the plan was to cater to an expected 45 million passengers instead of the initial 25 million forecasted earlier. The … Continue reading klia2 bloats to RM4 billion due to changes in plans

10 January 2014 Malaysia Airlines (MAS), AirAsia, AirAsia X and Malindo Air are expected to continue increasing capacity this year, especially with the opening of the klia2 in May, said Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research. Construction at the low-cost carrier terminal klia2 in Sepang is shown in progress on January 7, 2014. – Picture … Continue reading Domestic airlines to continue increasing capacity in 2014

8 January 2014 The total cost of klia2 is not expected to exceed RM4 billion and is on track to open on May 2 this year, said acting Transport Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein during a site visit yesterday. klia2 Work in progress, 8 Jan 2014 He said the final cost of the project will … Continue reading klia2 on track, cost still within RM4 billion

8 January 2014 The low-cost terminal, klia2, is likely to receive the Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) by month-end, says acting Transport Minister Hishamuddin Hussein. He said overall, the airport was now 98% complete, and remains on track for the May 2 opening. “Upon obtaining the CCC, Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) tests … Continue reading klia2 On Track For Certification

8 January 2014 klia2 is in need of a mere 2% of work to be completed before the much-anticipated new terminal is ready for full operation. Acting Transport Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said it was expected to be ready on May 2. “The project is now 98% completed and all parties are working hard … Continue reading klia2 now 98% completed

7 January 2014 The new low-cost terminal, klia2, is likely to receive the Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) and the Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) certification by month-end, says acting Transport Minister Datuk Seri Hishamuddin Hussein. He said overall, the airport was now 98% complete, and still remains on track for the May … Continue reading klia2 to get certification by month-end, says Hishamuddin

2 January 2014 The Malaysian aviation sector has had a turbulent 2013 due to price war and overcapacity that decimated yields and profitability. While the industry is gradually improving, market players are more optimistic on the balanced capacity planning and deployment in 2014. Maybank Investment Bank Bhd’s research division (Maybank Research) highlighted that in the … Continue reading Malaysian ‘air fare war’ coming to an end in 2014