Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2)
29 December 2015 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) recently offered 14 children from the Baitul Barakah Wal-Mahabbah Orphanage a course in nature and conservation during a visit to Malaysia's main gateway. As part of Malaysia Airports’Indulge & Explore Campaign and its focus on the importance of wildlife conservation and personal wellness, the children were invited … Continue reading KLIA offers a Jungle Book experience
29 December 2015 Leveraging on Kuala Lumpur International Airport's (KLIA) “jungle in an airport, airport in a jungle” concept, Malaysia Airports is promoting an understanding of the importance of conservation among local and international travellers. It is organising a series of conservation awareness activities at the airport in Sepang, Selangor, from now till March 6 … Continue reading Malaysia Airports unveils plans to promote nature conservation
26 December 2015 Controversial blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin (RPK) has slammed former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed over the dealings during the latter’s premiership which the blogger claimed to have led to exorbitant fares for Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) users, even though the developers had profited from the project long ago. In a … Continue reading RPK slams Tun M over ERL deal
22 December 2015 Passengers at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and klia2 are subsidising the operations of the Express Rail Link (ERL) with the hike in ticket prices come Jan 1. "The sad thing is that even people not using the ERL are subsidising its operations and the operator feels that it is justified in … Continue reading KLIA passengers are subsidising for ERL services
19 December 2015 Malaysia’s newest airline Rayani Air is now set to fly after it received the Air Service Licence (ASL) and Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA). Rayani airline Calling itself “the first Syariah-compliant” airline in Malaysia, Rayani Air will be using the Langkawi International Airport as its home … Continue reading Rayani Air gets the green light to take off
18 December 2015 The metered taxi service from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is expected to be the transport of choice of users following the fare hike by Express Rail Link (ERL) effective Jan 1. Syarikat Big Blue Premium Taxi advisor Datuk Shamsubahrin Ismail said users in groups would find the taxi … Continue reading ERL Fare Hike Will Benefit Metered Taxi Drivers
17 December 2015 While most airports in Southeast Asia have seen healthy growth or recovery, passenger increases at Malaysian airports have been cramped by capacity cuts at Malaysia Airlines, aviation disasters, cost increases and haze from forest fires in Indonesia. Widespread haze from forest fires in Indonesia's Sumatra and Borneo have only added to the … Continue reading Airport traffic trails regional peers
16 December 2015 MALAYSIA Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), which was given the mandate to oversee the operation, management and maintenance of airports in Malaysia, has come a long way since its corporatisation in 1992. Today, MAHB has the distinction of being the second largest airport group in the world in terms of passenger capacity, after … Continue reading We’ll make sure airspace management is super efficient
15 December 2015 Malaysia Airlines (MAS) was issued a warning for failing to ensure that its passengers go through the necessary immigration checks upon entering the country. This came following a hiccup by the company on Dec 12 which saw passengers on board flight MH741 from Yangon, Myanmar to Kuala Lumpur entering the country without … Continue reading MAS warned following immigration hiccup
16 December 2015 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), the world’s second busiest airport operator group in terms of passengers handled, is ready for take-off. Post-MH tragedies, passenger growth has stabilised at realistic levels, physical infrastructure is in place and the non-aero side of the business is primed to expand, MAHB managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali … Continue reading Sky’s the limit for MAHB
15 December 2015 AirAsia group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes appeared to have taken a dig at the Express Rail Link (ERL), which will raise its fares by RM20 from Jan 1. “It’s a great product but it’s expensive,” he tweeted yesterday, referring to the ERL which connects KLIA and klia2 to the city. He … Continue reading Fernandes takes a dig at ‘Expensive ERL’
15 December 2015 It was less than smooth for the country’s aviation sector this year, having mustered drawbacks like retrenchments, failed start-ups, foreignexchange (forex) losses and slowing growth. The bickering between Fernandes and MAHB continued this year, focusing on the defects at the budget terminal klia2. (TMRpic) The industry was seen to continue carrying pessimistic … Continue reading Aviation Sector Full Of Turbulence In 2015
12 December 2015 Malindo Air has won the Top Performance Airline 2015 award by Travelport, a leading travel commerce platform. The award recognised the airline’s top performance and exceptional achievements, particularly in sales growth and passenger movement. “We are extremely honoured and proud to receive this award and the recognition from Travelport for our outstanding … Continue reading Malindo Air wins Travelport award
9 December 2015 MALAYSIA. Malaysia Airports has launched its latest ‘Indulge & Explore’ promotional campaign at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 terminals – rewarding travellers for shopping and dining purchases. A key element in the new campaign is to promote environmental sustainability; travellers have the chance to become a volunteer in the six-day Panda … Continue reading Malaysia Airports in sustainability drive with ambitious plan
8 December 2015 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is optimistic of capturing a fair share of the travellers market in 2016, boosted by the government’s effort to relax visa restriction process. Travellers in queue to check in at klia2 Managing Director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said there were a lot of headwinds this year such as … Continue reading MAHB confident in recording more travellers in 2016
6 December 2015 Putrajaya must disclose its supplementary agreement with Express Rail Link (ERL) to show why the firm was allowed to raise fares by up to 57 per cent after it was provided with a free extension to the klia2, said a DAP lawmaker today. Serdang MP Ong Kian Ming pressed Putrajaya to publicly … Continue reading MP questions why ERL got to raise fares 57%
6 December 2015 THERE's always frustration and agony suffered by journalists who seek answers and the truth. After days of work, the failure to get responses from the parties involved is often painful. The stalling methods used are outnumbered by those who choose to remain silent and care a hoot for the issue and public … Continue reading Citizen Nades – How much in subsidy for ERL?
5 December 2015 THE Peanuts gang comes to you this Christmas at two vibrant shopping centres as they take you on a magical journey. The Peanuts Movie collectible vacuum flasks which come in five different designs. Charlie Brown goes on a life-changing quest while Snoopy, his lovable beagle, takes to the skies with his team … Continue reading Spotlight on Peanuts in malls
4 December 2015 The Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA joint venture retail operation in Malaysia has launched its first Christmas sale since opening its factory outlet shopping mall earlier this year. The joint venture between Japan’s Mitsui Fudosan (70%) and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (30%) says the event will run until 3 January 2016 and is … Continue reading KLIA / Mitsui Outlet Park launches Xmas sale
2 December 2015 The Transport Ministry has agreed to the proposed 57% fare hike by Express Rail Link (ERL) Sdn Bhd for its KLIA Express rail service starting next year due to the increase in operating cost. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Ab Aziz Kaprawi said the hike was justified as the operating cost has escalated … Continue reading Government: KLIA Express Fare Hike Justified
2 December 2015 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) leaves it to the Government to decide on its five-yearly review of passenger service charges (PSC), which is due next month. A lion dance was performed at the launch of the Flight Club at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang. Managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said … Continue reading MAHB leaves it to Government to decide on new passenger service charge
2 December 2015 The fare increase for Express Rail Link (ERL) passengers' one-way trips to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) was in order to keep the company sustainable, claimed the company running it. Express Rail Link Shn Bhd said that the RM20 increase on one-way tickets between KL Sentral and KLIA/klia2 was needed as it … Continue reading Fare revision necessary to stay afloat, says ERL
2 December 2015 AirAsia's operations at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 here seemed to be back to normal. The departure hall at about 11am, its peak period, looked its normal self – packed with travellers – but all flights were operating as usual. The departure hall at klia2 on Wednesday looking busy as usual … Continue reading AirAsia’s flights, klia2 back to normal
1 December 2015 Malindo Air today officially announced that all bookings are now open for its new services, Kuala Lumpur-Colombo-Kuala Lumpur and Kuala Lumpur-Ho Chi Minh-Kuala Lumpur. The daily flight to Colombo will commence on 18 December 2015, whereas daily services to Ho Chi Minh will start on 29 January 2016. The daily services to … Continue reading Malindo Air introduces daily services to Colombo and Ho Chi Minh
1 December 2015 Travelling on the Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) will cost RM55 for a one way trip from KL Sentral to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and to klia2 effective Jan 1 next year. Effective from Jan 1 next year, the ticket price for the Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) will see … Continue reading ERL to cost RM55 for one-way trip from KL Sentral to KLIA
1 December 2015 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will conduct a study on the need for new satellite buildings at the Kuala Lumpur Airport International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 to cater for future passenger growth. Managing Director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said both airports can currently accommodate up to 35 million and 45 million passengers respectively … Continue reading MAHB to study need for new satellite buildings in KLIA, klia2
26 November 2015 AirAsia Bhd’s revenue for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2015 rose to RM1.51 billion from RM1.32 billion in the same period last year. The higher revenue was supported by a 19% growth in passenger volume, it said in a filing to Bursa Malaysia today. The company posted a pre-tax loss of RM461.70 million … Continue reading Growth in passenger volume pushed up third quarter revenue
24 November 2015 Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) is footing the RM76.5 million repair bill at budget airport klia2, Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Ab Aziz Kaprawi told the Dewan Rakyat today. He was replying to a question by Teo Nie Ching (DAP-Kulai) who asked whether it was the airport contractor or the government paying for … Continue reading Operator paying for klia2 repairs, not contractor
23 November 2015 Malindo Air, Malaysia’s hybrid airline, aims to achieve six million passengers next year under its expansion programme to include new regional and international destinations, including Jeddah. Malindo Air Chief Executive Officer Chandran Rama Muthy, said the airline would be flying to Colombo and Ho Chi Minh City next month and is looking at southern China and … Continue reading Malindo Air eyes six million passengers, bigger aircraft in 2016
23 November 2015 A new terminal is expected to be built at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to expand its total capacity to 100 million passengers a year, said Deputy Transport Minister Abd Aziz Kaprawi. KLIA expansion plan Airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is expected to submit a proposal for the airport’s … Continue reading KLIA to have third terminal, says Aziz Kaprawi
21 November 2015 Continuous maintenance by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) has reduced water retention at the apron, says its managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali. “Although it is the rainy season, we have reduced the problem (water retention), and we have put up the latest information about the maintenance programme three … Continue reading Water retention at klia2 apron reduced, says MAHB
20 November 2015 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is in talks with four airlines to begin operations at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2). Managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said MAHB expected a new airline to commence its operation by year end. He said the budget airline company would be the 11th company to … Continue reading MAHB in talks with 4 airlines to operate in klia2
19 November 2015 Malindo Air's inaugural flight to Perth, took off Thursday, signalling increased opportunities in the tourism sector between Malaysia and Australia's sunniest capital as well as enhancing trade and investment linkages. The Boeing 737 Flight OD151, carrying 180 passengers, took wing from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) at 9.15 am and … Continue reading Malindo’s Maiden Flight To Perth
16 November 2015 Whisky brand Monkey Shoulder showcased a unique pop-up activation with the promotion “Take Home a Monkey Today” at Kuala Lumpur International airport 2 (klia2). The promotion also fell in line with the upcoming Chinese New Year 2016, the Year of the Monkey. Whisky brand Monkey Shoulder showcased a unique pop-up activation At … Continue reading Monkey Shoulder brings pop-up activation to Kuala Lumpur
10 November 2015 The puddle of water at the skybridge of Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) yesterday was due to gutter clogging. The problem has since been resolved. Malaysia Airports tweeted last night "Dear @tonyfernandes, the wet floor at the skybridge due to gutter clogging has been rectified. #klia2." Yesterday, AirAsia group chief executive … Continue reading Gutter clogging at klia2 rectified
9 November 2015 An image of Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) terminal shared by AirAsia group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes on his official Twitter account shows a section of the airport covered in a puddle of water. Flood in klia2 “Flood in klia2. Hmm,” said Fernandes through his account @tonyfernandes. In the photo, … Continue reading AirAsia boss shares picture of ‘flood in klia2’
7 November 2015 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has found a new method of maintenance, using grouting injection to replace the installation of precast slab for taxiways and parking apron, at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) in Sepang. MAHB, in a statement on Friday, said the grouting was piloted at the affected locations … Continue reading MAHB finds new method of klia2 maintenance
5 November 2015 The government has received a proposal from Malaysia Green Technology Corp (Greentech) to introduce electric cars manufactured by US-based Tesla Motors to Malaysia. This is in-line with the government's aim to promote the usage of energy-efficient and electric vehicles. Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Maximus Ongkili said the effort … Continue reading Tesla cars to debut in Malaysia?
5 November 2015 KLIA and klia2 will become the first international airports in Asean region to use electric vehicles when the Neutral Carbon Airport Project is implemented next year. The proposal to replace existing vehicles with electric vehicles was presented by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) at the second meeting of the Malaysian Green Technology … Continue reading KLIA, klia2 set to be first airports to use electric vehicles
3 November 2015 Less than 20 years since the Kuala Lumpur International Airport began operating on July 1, 1997, passenger traffic has grown steadily and nearly reached its target of 25 million per annum this year. Although the 100 sq km airport can handle up to 35 million passenger per annum, discussions have already begun … Continue reading Plans already afoot for KLIA expansion
30 October 2015 The spot where fuel leaked onto klia2's tarmac has been found but the authorities are still trying to find out how it happened. "The place of the leak has been identified and we are identifying the reason (for the leak)," Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai told reporters here. He said … Continue reading Liow: Spot where fuel leaked at KLIA2 found
29 October 2015 The Kuala Lumpur Aviation Fuelling System (KAFS) is carrying out inspection works to determine the cause and to remedy a fuel leak at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2). Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said that the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) has been monitoring the situation closely to … Continue reading Liow: Safety at klia2 a priority
28 October 2015 The pipeline, which caused fuel to leak on two of the aircraft parking bays at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) last Monday, is expected to be fully rectified in two weeks. The Rakyat Post understands that the leaky pipe will be removed from the ground and sent to a lab for testing to find the … Continue reading Problem with faulty fuel pipeline at klia2 to be fully rectified
27 October 2015 Malindo Air will initiate discussion with the airport authorities to review their security procedures as well as to develop strategies to prevent a recurrence of electronic cigarette device overheating on board. The airline in its statement on Monday confirmed that an electronic cigarette overheated on board flight OD 1003 while en-route from … Continue reading Malindo Air to review security procedures after vape incident
25 October 2015 A Malindo Air passenger has brought new meaning to the oft-said adage, “Man on Fire”. A file pix of a Malindo Air plane. On Saturday, while en route to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) from Kota Kinabalu, a man was watching a video on the display screen in his Boeing … Continue reading Malindo Air flight faces anxious moments as vape battery bursts
25 October 2015 The overwhelming response to the Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix 2015 (MotoGP) has prompted Rapid KL to send in its new double-decker buses to offer shuttle services to the Sepang International Circuit (SIC). Rapid KL has replaced the singe decker buses with double decker ones in its MotoGP shuttle service to cut … Continue reading Rapid KL sends in the double-deckers for MotoGP
24 October 2015 AirAsia Bhd (AirAsia) has commenced its direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Male (Maldives) with its inaugural flight taking off Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) with a flight load of over 90 per cent. According to a statement, the flight landed at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, Maldives at 2010hrs local time. … Continue reading AirAsia Now Offers Flights From Kuala Lumpur To Maldives
22 October 2015 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has spent RM76.5 million for repair works at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) 2 since the airport began operation 17 months ago, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. He said the repair works were to address the soil depression and water ponding problems at the … Continue reading Liow: RM76.5m Spent On klia2 Defect Repair
22 October 2015 The Transport Minister must accept responsibility over the loss of public funds, and the relevant bodies involved in this must be adequately punished. Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai, in a written reply in Parliament, failed to detail the breakdown of the repairs and their costs when revealing that RM76.5 million was spent … Continue reading Shoddy workmanship, no transparency in klia2
21 October 2015 Malaysian Airport Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has spent RM76.5 million in repair works for klia2 since its opening in May last year. According to Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai (BN-Bentong), the ministry had formed an independent safety committee on klia2 comprising members of various agencies such as the Department of Civil … Continue reading MAHB has spent RM76.5 million in repairs since klia2 opened
21 October 2015 Malaysia Airports Bhd has to date forked out RM76.5 million for repair works at klia2 since the airport opened last year May, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. He said the Independent Safety Committee involved with auditing the airport’s construction problems will present its final paper at the end of … Continue reading RM76 million in repairs to date for klia2
21 October 2015 Pakatan Harapan lawmakers will lodge a report with the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) to urge the anti-graft body to look into the entire process of klia2's construction costs. Sepang MP Hanipa Maidin says his Amanah party will join PKR and DAP MPs to lodge a report with MACC over the cost … Continue reading MPs to lodge report with MACC over klia2 costs
21 October 2015 A passenger taking an AirAsia flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) to Sibu airport yesterday was shocked that her booking details were obtained by a third party. According to her, on the night prior to the flight, she received a text message from the number ‘+18053030117’ saying that flights from … Continue reading Airline passenger shocked after booking details leaked
21 October 2015 THE StarMetro team checked the klia2 terminal and observed the staff manning the counters for both coupon and metered taxis. There were three blue counters for coupon taxis and three red counters for metered taxis. The taxi counters at klia2 show that the coupon counters are manned and the metered ones are not. It … Continue reading First-hand experience at KLIA and klia2
20 October 2015 Motorsport fans are encouraged to use public transport to attend this weekend’s 2015 Shell Advance Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) for hassle-free travelling to and from the venue. MotoGP fans encouraged to take Rapid KL shuttle buses to Sepang Chief operating officer of Rapid KL bus services, … Continue reading MotoGP fans encouraged to take Rapid KL shuttle buses to Sepang
20 October 2015 Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) ranked 9th in a list of the best airports in the world, as voted by globe-trotters in the 2015 edition of Sleeping in Airports’ best and worst airports list. KLIA shared its top 10 glory with perennial favourite, Singapore’s Changi Airport taking the top spot, followed by … Continue reading KLIA voted 9th best airport in the world
20 October 2015 Going to catch the penultimate round of the 2015 MotoGP season at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) this weekend? If so, RapidKL, the official public transporter, is encouraging spectators to catch a bus towards said track from either KLCC, KL Sentral or klia2 for a hassle-free journey. For buses departing from KLCC … Continue reading 2015 Malaysian MotoGP spectators encouraged to take RapidKL bus
13 October 2015 AllianceDBS Research has maintained its “hold” call on Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) but cut its target price to RM5.40 after reducing its passenger traffic forecasts for Malaysia in FY16-FY17 forecast by 3%. “We now expect Malaysian traffic to grow by only 1% in FY16F, and 5% per annum thereafter,” the research … Continue reading Malaysia Airports kept at Hold by AllianceDBS Research
12 October 2015 Located at the main terminal building, the Malindo Air Executive Lounge is open from 6am to 10pm daily to cater to the airline's flying guests. klia2 recently welcomed its first dedicated airline lounge and purpose-built lounge. Visitors to the Executive Lounge can enjoy a comfortable lounge area to rest, free WiFi access, … Continue reading Malindo Air launches their first airline lounge at klia2
5 October 2015 The haze continues to ruin plans with a much-anticipated football match postponed, flights cancelled and several airport runways closed briefly. Even racing fans had to hold their horses as the Penang Turf Club postponed its race day yesterday to Oct 11 to protect the health of the jockeys and horses. The Malaysia … Continue reading Haze keeps ruining events and causing flight disruptions
2 October 2015 MAHB corporate communications general manager Nik Anis Nik Zakaria told The Malaysian Insider that it was suggested that the CCTVs be installed at ticket counters linked to the taxi waiting area. "This is to enable passengers to see for themselves the availability of taxis at the waiting area. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd … Continue reading CCTVs to monitor taxi operations at KLIA, klia2
1 October 2015 Malindo Air will start its 11-times weekly flights to Perth from Nov 11, the hybrid carrier said in a statement today. It is mounting daily flights from klia2 at 8.25am, flying back from Perth at 3pm. The red eye flights from klia2 take off at 11.15pm on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. … Continue reading Malindo starting Perth flights from Nov 11, 2015
28 September 2015 The airport had previously been closed since 7am today by the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) and airport authorities due to the thick haze, said KIA’s senior manager, Mohd Nadzim Hashim. File picture shows reduced visibility at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), due to the haze on September 26, 2015. — Bernama … Continue reading Airports around resume operations, only seven flights affected
27 September 2015 Air traffic at some airports in the country were affected by the haze which enveloped much of the country’s airspace today. The airports badly affected were the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (LTSAS) in Ipoh and the Kuching International Airport (KIA) in Sarawak. Despite the low visibility caused by the haze, operations at … Continue reading Ipoh, Kuching airports badly affected by haze
27 September 2015 The worsening haze caused the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang to be closed for nearly three hours after the smog reduced visibility to below 300m. The airport runway was closed at 4.50pm as the air quality situation deteriorated in the Klang Valley, with winds blowing in the haze from land … Continue reading Operations come to a halt after haze hinders visibility
25 September 2015 The ongoing spat between AirAsia Bhd and Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), with the former’s threats to leave the klia2 terminal, may see the budget carrier possibly moving its base to Langkawi island instead. This possibility has grown stronger because the airline has apparently received a huge 70% discount from MAHB for … Continue reading AirAsia may ditch klia2 for Langkawi base
21 September 2015 Malindo Air has becomes the sole airline to offer direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and the Punjab capital of India, Amritsar, via three times weekly flights which will commence from Oct 25. The Harmandir Sahib Sikh temple in Amritsar. In a statement, it said the 4,268km route or equivalent to a 5-hour … Continue reading Malindo flying Kuala Lumpur – Punjab route from Oct 25
19 September 2015 AirAsia Bhd is proposing a share buy-back of up to 10% of its issued and paid-up share capital at an upcoming EGM to stabilise its share price which is recovering from a sell-down. “The proposed share buy-back is to stabilise the market price, stop speculation of the shares and enhance investor confidence. … Continue reading AirAsia plans share buy-back
19 September 2015 A passenger has expressed disgust at what he claims are dirty tricks to coerce people into taking a premium instead of a budget taxi at the taxi counter at the klia2 terminal in Sepang. Raj Kumar said on September 1, he was quoted a higher-than-usual fare at the taxi counter when he … Continue reading Disgusted passenger calls klia2 taxi counter staff’s bluff
17 September 2015 Tony Fernandes, Group CEO of Asia’s largest and most successful budget airline AirAsia, suggested at a conference in Bangkok on September 15 that his airline could build “a new Dubai” in Southeast Asia in terms of airline passenger transfer, replicating what Emirates does at its hub in the UAE’s largest city. Fernandes … Continue reading AirAsia boss names Emirates as a role model for aviation hubs
15 September 2015 Air quality had improved slightly on the west coast of Peninsula Malaysia but the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at 5pm indicate the worst of the haze so far had drifted towards the east coast. While the worst affected areas, according to 11pm readings on Monday including Banting, Selangor (207), Nilai, Negri … Continue reading East coast facing spike in API readings
14 September 2015 All flights at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) are operating as normal despite the worsening air quality affecting Malaysia, especially around the two airports. The sky on a normal day at the KLIA in Sepang. The air quality has reduced with visibility as low … Continue reading KLIA, klia2 operations normal despite worsening air quality
14 September 2015 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) and its prodigal client AirAsia Bhd are seeking a way to bury the hatchet at a “peace dinner” to resolve months of acrimony over everything from overdue airport charges to dissatisfaction over service. The two companies have agreed to talk it all over at a dinner that … Continue reading MAHB, AirAsia in move to bury hatchet
14 September 2015 Gateway@klia2, the main operator of the klia2 car park, is lowering its car parking rates to benefit those who plan to park at the low-cost carrier terminal for more than three days. In a statement dated Sep 14, Gateway@klia2, a joint venture between WCT Holdings Bhd and Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd, said … Continue reading Reduced parking charges at klia2
13 September 2015 All flights at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) are as normal despite the worsening haze afflicting Malaysia especially around the two airports. Haze: Normal Flight Operations At KLIA And Klia2 The Air Pollutant Index (API) readings in areas around KLIA and klia2 such as … Continue reading Haze: Normal Flight Operations At KLIA And klia2
10 September 2015 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) handled 3.5% more passengers in August 2015 driven mainly by the international sector and increased traffic in klia2. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, MAHB said a total of 7.15 million passengers travelled across the 39 airports it operates in August this year compared to 6.904 million … Continue reading MAHB passenger volume up 3.5% in August
9 September 2015 Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) now has its first dedicated airline lounge operated by hybrid carrier Malindo Air. Located at the main terminal building, it is Malindo Air’s first purpose-built lounge. Extra comfort: Abdul Aziz officiating at the launch of Malindo Air’s Executive Lounge at klia2. Flanking him are Chandran (right) … Continue reading Malindo Air opens lounge at klia2
3 September 2015 "A NEW MAS takes off" (Off the Cuff, Aug 28) refers. As the senior technical director in 1981 of a Malaysian/international joint venture project management firm that was appointed to control all design, construction and commissioning of the MAS ground facilities before commencement of flight operations at the then new KLIA airport in … Continue reading Shield MAB from ‘vested interests’
3 September 2015 The transport minister has played a part in bringing the two companies to the table, says Tony Fernandes. KUALA LUMPUR: The boards of directors of AirAsia Bhd and Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) have set a date to meet and iron out various issues. The “date” has been set, said the low-cost … Continue reading AirAsia and MAHB to meet to iron out issues
3 September 2015 A maintenance program has been put in place by Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad (MAHB) to deal with the sinking of klia2. According to a press statement released by MAHB today, the programs include routine patch works and pavement overlay and the construction of concrete slabs at affected parking bays. 19 percent of … Continue reading MAHB: Maintenance program in place to deal with sinking issues
26 August 2015 William Grant & Sons brand The Balvenie has launched a "craft bar" bar at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (klia2) 2 Departures Emporium highlighting the art of Scotch whisky making. The Balvenie craft bar offers personalised leather name tags while customers learn about the craftsmanship of Scotch whisky making Equipped with a hot-stamping … Continue reading The Balvenie adds a personal touch and underlines its heritage
24 August 2015 I travelled to Chennai in India on AirAsia three weeks ago and returned only on Friday. After the baggage check-in at the klia2 counter, we had to walk quite a distance to the embarkation gate. It was very strenuous for the elderly and the aged. By the time we reached the gate, … Continue reading Make the airport a pleasant port of entry
21 August 2015 Last Friday, AirAsia Bhd served a letter of demand on Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) and its wholly owned subsidiary Malaysia Airports (Sepang) Sdn Bhd, seeking RM409 million in compensation for losses and damages arising from the budget airline’s operations at klia2 and the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT). In a statement … Continue reading AirAsia takes MAHB to court
17 August 2015 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has categorically denied that it owes AirAsia Bhd for damages due to cracking and ponding at the klia2, saying that the low-cost carrier claims as "wholly unjustified." In an announcement to Bursa Malaysia last Friday, MAHB said AirAsia's demand for RM409 million were "unsupported by any particulars … Continue reading AirAsia’s damage claims wholly unjustified, says MAHB
14 August 2015 The Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad (MAHB) has told AirAsia that the work plan to fix the ground depression problems at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) was being staggered over five years to minimise operational disruptions. The airport operator's managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said AirAsia was probably not satisfied with MAHB's … Continue reading MAHB working to fix klia2 problems
14 August 2015 Airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has come out to say that there were no occasions in which flight operations had been disrupted due to rectification works at klia2 since the airport opened in May last year. The company is responding to claims made by budget carrier AirAsia Bhd, the main … Continue reading MAHB says KLIA2 works did not affect flight operations
14 August 2015 Airport operator Malaysia Airports Holding Bhd (MAHB) had told low-cost carrier AirAsia that it would take five years to resolve ground depression problems at the new budget airline terminal klia2, MAHB managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said. He said AirAsia was probably dissatisfied with MAHB's answers and expressed uncertainty why the airline … Continue reading 5 years to resolve ponding issues at klia2
13 August 2015 AirAsia is adamant about staying put at Terminal 2 of the Kota Kinabalu International Airport, saying that tourism will be affected if it moves to Terminal 1. AirAsia group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said Sabah’s tourism industry was “fragile” and the move would increase cost to passengers. “There is … Continue reading Terminal move will kill tourism
13 August 2015 There were no flight disruptions due to rectification works carried out at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) since its opening in May 2014, the Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) said. The airport operator noted that on a daily average, total airline requirements for bay utilisation during the day were between … Continue reading No flight disruptions at klia2 due to rectification works
13 August 2015 HLIB Research expects Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) and AirAsia Bhd to reach an amicable settlement following the low cost carrier's letter of demand seeking RM409 million from the airport operator for alleged losses and damages arising from its operations at klia2 and the previous low cost carrier terminal. "Should there be … Continue reading HLIB expects amicable solution for MAHB, AirAsia
12 August 2015 Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said today that AirAsia will not move to Kota Kinabalu International Airport’s Terminal 1 despite the deputy transport minister’s order, saying the directive differed from what was conveyed to the airline. AirAsia claims that the shift to the main Kota Kinabalu International Airport terminal would lead to a … Continue reading AirAsia rejects order to quit KK budget terminal
11 August 2015 A doctor who is a traveler criticised the unreasonable stand of Malaysian Airports Holdings Bhd that screenshot e-Pass for boarding is not valid at klia2. The Mobile App must be online or otherwise the passenger has to get his boarding ticket from the check-in counter. Dr Selva Kumar was at the klia2 … Continue reading Review the screenshot e-Pass ban, MAS told
11 August 2015 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has outlined several possible options with respect to AirAsia Bhd's complaints about klia2 which might not be in the low-cost carrier’s favour, said managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali. "The solutions we have outlined and are implementing started with the resurfacing. We have added the concrete slabs and … Continue reading MAHB lists ‘unfavourable’ solutions for AirAsia
10 August 2015 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) handled 12.7% more passengers in July 2015, with strong growth in both domestic and international passenger numbers. The latest figures showed 7.21 million passengers passed through the 39 airports it operates in the country in July 2015 from 6.4 million in July 2014. In a filing with … Continue reading July passenger traffic up 12.7%
9 August 2015 The Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) will investigate an aircraft rollback incident that was said to occur on July 17 at klia2 as reported in the media. In a statement today, DCA said it had not received any official report on the incident. According to the report, the rollback incident involved the … Continue reading DCA to investigate AirAsia’s rollback incident at klia2
7 August 2015 AirAsia Bhd has no choice but to take stern action against Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) following the airport operator’s inefficiency which has caused continuous problems for the low-cost airline. Chief executive officer Aireen Omar said the prolonged problems at the klia2 had wasted AirAsia’s time and expenses. She said the company … Continue reading AirAsia says it has ‘no choice’ but to take stern action
6 August 2015 One of the world’s largest private airport operators – which manages 39 airports in Malaysia – is inviting companies to bid for retail contracts for Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in an ‘open tender’. MAHB has put eight retail packages together covering the Main Terminal Building as well as the Satellite Building. … Continue reading MAHB invites bids for KLIA in open tender
6 August 2015 After more than a year of operations at new budget airline terminal klia2, low-cost carrier AirAsia filed a letter of demand on July 31 against airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) and its subsidiary Malaysia Airports (Sepang) Sdn Bhd, seeking RM409 million for losses and damages. It was the culmination of … Continue reading MAHB has no solutions, says AirAsia CEO
5 August 2015 AirAsia Bhd has urged Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd (MAHB) to make all of the relevant certifications with regards to klia2 publicly available. “AirAsia would like to invite MAHB to make all of the alleged certifications available publicly, especially the full certification from International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and full report from IKRAM,” … Continue reading AirAsia wants MAHB to make public klia2 certifications
1 August 2015 Low-cost airline claims it suffers losses operating from klia2 and LCCT AirAsia Bhd is seeking RM409mil from Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) for alleged losses and damages incurred while operating from klia2 and from the low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT). Fernandes: ‘We cannot pretend it is not there and try to sweep it … Continue reading AirAsia seeks RM409 million from MAHB