Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2)
30 December 2017 The Senai International Airport has welcomed its three-millionth passenger of 2017, marking a new milestone in the country's only privately managed airport. … Continue reading Senai International Airport welcomes three-millionth passenger
28 December 2017 The growing arguments over whether the equalisation of klia2 Passenger Service Charge (PSC) for non-Asean routes from RM50 to RM73 should never … Continue reading Why should klia2 get special treatment?
29 December 2017 LETTER | I am piqued by the SunDaily report “Why should klia2 get special treatment?” An aviation source said the equalisation of Passenger Service Charge (PSC) for … Continue reading klia2 should indeed get special treatment
27 December 2017 Airlines in Malaysia had a good 2017, thanks to an accommodating operating environment, given the strong tourism growth and a continued depressed … Continue reading Accommodative operating environment for airline industry in 2017
27 December 2017 When the photo of the bunting with misspelt words in the Christmas greeting went viral on social media, the credibility of MAHB … Continue reading Proofreading would have saved MAHB’s image
26 December 2017 Between March, when the PTPTN (National Higher Education Fund Corporation) set up a counter at klia2, and Dec 1, a total of 5,674 … Continue reading RM21.2 million collected from 5,674 PTPTN defaulters
26 December 2017 AirAsia group CEO Tony Fernandes shares email from customer which he says justifies his efforts to make flights cheap for the average … Continue reading Battle must never stop so everyone can fly, says Fernandes
25 December 2017 The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) has proven to be a highly effective and independent agency in resolving air passenger complaints quickly and … Continue reading Malaysian Aviation Commission resolved 99% of complaints
24 December 2017 The decision to equalise the Passenger Service Charge (PSC) rates between the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport … Continue reading Mavcom highly effective in resolving air passenger complaints
24 December 2017 The decision to equalise the Passenger Service Charge (PSC) rates between the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport … Continue reading PSC rates will not affect international tourists arrival: Aziz Kaprawi
25 December 2017 This will result in fewer visitors to Malaysia. By CY Ming It is the normal practice for airports around the world to … Continue reading Increasing airport tax removes incentive for foreigners to use klia2
23 December 2017 The decision to equalise the Passenger Service Charge (PSC) rates between the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport … Continue reading PSC rate will not affect international tourists arrival, says deputy minister
24 December 2017 The higher international passenger service charge (PSC) of RM73 at klia2 for passengers flying to international destinations beyond the Asean region starting … Continue reading Higher charge not to offset losses at klia2: MAHB
22 December 2017 He says Malaysia Airports is financially strong and doesn't need 'bailout' through PSC hike for international non-Asean travel at klia2. Petaling Jaya … Continue reading Tony Pua’s remarks on PSC hike a blatant lie, says See-To
21 December 2017 AIRPORT authorities must prove that klia2 is equal to KLIA in its facilities and services or they would have failed to justify … Continue reading Prove that klia2 and KLIA are equal, DAP MP says
23 December 2017 The higher international passenger service charge (PSC) of RM73 at klia2 for passengers flying to international destinations beyond the Asean region starting … Continue reading MAHB rejects Pua’s claim that PSC hike to offset klia2 losses
22 December 2017 The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) has warned that increasing the klia2 airport tax by 46 percent would hurt … Continue reading Matta: KLIA2 airport tax increase will hurt tourism
21 December 2017 Low-cost carrier AirAsia Bhd today celebrated its inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Davao in the Philippine island of Mindanao. In a … Continue reading AirAsia launches direct flights to Davao, Philippines
21 December 2017 Opposition lawmaker Tony Pua today accused Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) of violating the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) policy, stating aircraft … Continue reading DAP MP accuses MAHB of violating international aviation body’s policy
22 December 2017 THE increase in passenger service charge (PSC), or airport tax, at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) is a bailout for … Continue reading Hike in klia2 tax to bail out Malaysia Airports, says MP
21 December 2017 Malaysia’s inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), moderated to 3.4% in November 2017, from 3.7% in October and 4.3% … Continue reading Malaysia’s inflation rate moderates to 3.4% in November
21 December 2017 Petaling Jaya Utara MP says ICAO policy states aircraft operators and passengers should not be charged for facilities and services they do … Continue reading Pua: MAHB in violation of international civil aviation rules
19 December 2017 Malaysia should segregate domestic airports into different categories until the price differentiation mechanism, which will classify local airports, is ready for implementation, said … Continue reading Categorise airports until price mechanism ready, says Firefly CEO
20 December 2017 YOURSAY | It is not as if KLIA1 is overflowing with traffic. klia2 is not a low-cost terminal, MAHB tells Pua Ian2003: First, they … Continue reading Yoursay: If klia2 is not a LCCT, why then the need for it?
19 December 2017 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd's (MAHB) claim that the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) was of equal stature as its elder sibling … Continue reading MAHB Draws Flak After Saying KLIA And klia2 Are Of Equal Stature
18 December 2017 PKR vice-president Rafizi Ramli has accused the Najib administration of attempting to charge the rakyat “hidden taxes” for services it should rightfully … Continue reading Rafizi: Government charging rakyat ‘hidden taxes’ for doing its job
18 December 2017 Malaysian Rating Corp Bhd (MARC) has assigned a preliminary rating of ‘AA-‘ to Segi Astana Sdn Bhd’s proposed 10-year Asean Green Medium-Term … Continue reading MARC assigns ‘AA-Stable’ rating on Segi Astana’s proposed RM415m Asean Green MTN
19 December 2017 PJ Utara MP says MAHB calling klia2 'second permanent terminal to KLIA' is only to serve its own needs. Malaysia Airports Holdings … Continue reading Stop confusing people to justify PSC hike, Pua tells MAHB
18 December 2017 AirAsia's head of communications Aziz Laikar’s video on the airport also shows an out-of-service travellator. In a series of postings on social … Continue reading AirAsia rebuts MAHB with video of travellers sitting on klia2 floor
19 December 2017 PJ Utara MP says MAHB seems to have forgotten how former Public Accounts Committee chief Nur Jazlan had criticised klia2 for not … Continue reading Pua slams MAHB for citing PAC meetings on klia2
17 December 2017 The government will be forced to fork out RM60 million in subsidies if the passenger service charges (PSC) for long-haul international flights … Continue reading Government to pay RM60m if PSC at KLIA & klia2 not equalised
18 December 2017 Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) today insisted that the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) is not a low-cost airport terminal. The … Continue reading klia2 is not a low-cost terminal, MAHB tells Pua
17 December 2017 IT’S been a good, good year for AirAsia Group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes. So much so that he only … Continue reading On top of the world
17 December 2017 Going digital and a more efficient customer service will be one of AirAsia’s primary goals in 2018, according to its chief Tan … Continue reading AirAsia going digital, to focus on customer service in 2018
17 December 2017 Malaysia needs a low-cost airport with a different passenger service charges (PSCs) to allow everyone to have a chance to fly, said … Continue reading Fernandes fumes at Mavcom over klia2 service charge
16 December 2017 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) remains committed to ensuring the highest level of safety and security at its airports. This is evident … Continue reading MAHB prioritises safety, security at airports
15 December 2017 The equalisation of passenger service charges (PSC) at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 will establish a level playing field for the … Continue reading PSC Equalisation Creates Level Playing Field For Airlines – IATA
15 December 2017 Travellers will indirectly subsidise a “defective” klia2 that was built for RM2.3 billion more than initially projected when the airport fee there … Continue reading MP alleges airport fee hike a consequence of klia2 overruns
14 December 2017 Riad Asmat (pic), who will take over from Aireen Omar as budget carrier AirAsia Bhd’s chief executive officer (CEO) on Jan 10, has a … Continue reading Incoming AirAsia CEO overcomes fear of heights
14 December 2017 LETTER | I am shocked by Mavcom's recently announced passenger service charge (PSC) increase at KLIA by 46 percent. I was so jarred … Continue reading Steep increase in airport fees will hurt poorer travellers
13 December 2017 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd Maintain sell with a target price of RM8.47: MAHB’s November 2017 operating data shows that passenger growth has started … Continue reading MAHB’s 2017 passenger growth seen moderating towards 8.4%
12 December 2017 The number of passengers passing through the 39 airports that Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) manages in the country rose by 4.8% … Continue reading Malaysia airports see 4.8% rise in passengers in November
13 December 2017 Malaysia’s AirAsia Bhd hopes to reach a deal on the sale of its aircraft leasing unit by March, its group chief executive … Continue reading Malaysia’s AirAsia says leasing unit deal should be finalised by March
11 December 2017 The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) intends to penalise airport operators if they do not meet the service indicators stipulated in the new … Continue reading Sub-par airports to be penalised under Airport QoS framework
11 December 2017 DAP youth wing says hiking passenger service charges at klia2 burdens consumers travelling on a budget with higher fees. DAP Youth today … Continue reading DAP Youth to Mavcom: Do your job, protect consumers
8 December 2017 Malaysia Airlines Bhd has bucked a regional trend of declining passenger yield as yield in the third quarter of this year (3Q17) … Continue reading Yield to continue to be a focus area for Malaysia Airlines
9 December 2017 If you spot security personnel rushing around in a hurry at klia2 today (Dec 9), fear not – it's merely an airport-wide … Continue reading Don’t panic, it’s only a klia2 security drill
7 December 2017 The AirAsia boss asks why it is taking such a long time for the Malaysian Aviation Commission to put in place the … Continue reading Tony Fernandes: Have quality service framework first, then impose taxes
7 December 2017 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is prioritising its users’ safety and security at all of its airports nationwide to ensure the effectiveness … Continue reading MAHB prioritises safety and security of users
6 December 2017 Malaysian airports without proper services for air travellers will face hefty fines once the Airports Quality of Service framework is fully implemented. … Continue reading Mavcom to roll out Airports Quality of Service framework in stages
7 December 2017 The Airports Quality of Service framework should be in place before the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) imposes a levy on air travellers, … Continue reading AirAsia boss: First things first, then impose levy
6 December 2017 Can Mavcom ensure facilities, services at klia2 are upgraded to meet rising expectations of passengers with the increase in airport tax to … Continue reading Higher cost of flying not justified
5 December 2017 U Mobile, the telco that’s known for unlimited streaming and unlimited data plans is now introducing a tourist prepaid SIM card that … Continue reading U Mobile WeChat Go SIM offers unlimited data for Chinese Tourists
5 December 2017 The year end school holiday season is here and imagine after having paid and packed in readiness for your vacation only to … Continue reading You can now check if you have been blacklisted from leaving the country at these kiosks
5 December 2017 COMPETITION is seen abating in Malaysian skies as low-cost carrier (LCC) AirAsia looks set to end 2017 with an even bigger slice … Continue reading Competition easing in Malaysian skies as AirAsia dominates
4 December 2017 Just as the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) has just announced the increase of Passenger Service Charge (PSC) for klia2 with effect from … Continue reading Higher cost of flying
4 December 2017 The equalisation of the passenger service charge (PSC) for international destinations from klia2 with Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) next year, will … Continue reading Passenger service charge equalisation will have minimal impact on MAHB
4 December 2017 Travellers boarding flights at klia2 will pay a higher passenger service charge, effective, 1 January, when the tax increases from MYR50 to … Continue reading Fernandes prods Mavcom on klia2 tax rise
3 December 2017 Passengers flying out of Malaysia will have to pay a fee of RM35 (S$11) after the government introduces a new passenger screening … Continue reading Malaysia airports to implement anti-terror fee: Report
2 December 2017 THOSE travelling to international destinations beyond Asean countries from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) terminal will have to pay the same … Continue reading Can anyone explain klia2’s service charge hike?
1 December 2017 Kuala Lumpur’s latest luxury hotel is perfectly located for business or pleasure and has all the trappings to make for the ultimate … Continue reading The St Regis Kuala Lumpur
1 December 2017 Nomura Research has raised its target price for Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) to RM11.18 (from RM11.11) and said following the Malaysian … Continue reading Nomura Research raises target price for MAHB to RM11.18
30 November 2017 WCT Holdings Bhd expects its property investment segment to contribute 35% to the group’s bottom line in 2018, from 30% at present, … Continue reading WCT sees higher contribution from property investment segment
30 November 2017 The equalisation of passenger service charges (PSCs) at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and other airports in the country will provide … Continue reading Equal passenger service charges a fair play for all airlines – AAPA
30 November 2017 Beginning next year, passenger service charges from klia2 to non-Asean international destinations will increase from RM50 to RM73. The Malaysian Aviation Commission … Continue reading Passenger services charges fully equalised from Jan 1
30 November 2017 Travellers using the klia2 to head for destinations beyond Asean will have to pay RM73 as passenger service charge (PSC) with effect … Continue reading Higher passenger service charges for ex-Asean trips from klia2
29 November 2017 Malaysia Airports gathered around 300 of its retail, food & beverage and service partners at its eighth annual Concessionaires Conference & Awards … Continue reading MAHB hosts annual Concessionaires Conference & Awards
30 November 2017 AirAsia Bhd, Malaysia's flagship budget airline, on Wednesday (29/11) reported lower operating profit for the third quarter, as an increase in expenses … Continue reading AirAsia Posts Lower Q3 Operating Profit on Higher Cost
30 November 2017 Passengers flying out of klia2 in Sepang will pay 46% more in passenger service charge (PSC), or commonly known as airport tax, … Continue reading PSC at klia2 for international destinations beyond Asean up 46%
28 November 2017 Almost 800,000 Malaysians are blacklisted and barred from leaving the country. Three kiosks have been installed at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport … Continue reading ‘Blacklist status check’ kiosks to be placed in KLIA
27 November 2017 Malaysians going out of the country will now be able to check their current immigration status before passing through passport control. Immigration … Continue reading Kiosks installed at KLIA to enable Malaysians to check blacklist
27 November 2017 LETTER | In reference to Kinabatangan MP Bung Moktar’s comments in parliament over overpriced AirAsia tickets to Sabah, I for one would like to … Continue reading Why isn’t Bung going after Mavcom?
25 November 2017 RESIDENTS in the sprawling new township of Bandar Seri Sendayan near Seremban will have more reason to cheer as popular fast food … Continue reading KFC’s 700th outlet for new township in Seremban
23 November 2017 LETTER | I refer to the news report on Air Asia’s Tony Fernandes expressing his displeasure at an unnamed MP on social media. Tony Fernandes … Continue reading Bung or not, Tony Fernandes must answer unnamed MP’s complaint
21 November 2017 Anjung Malaysia, an area which reflects the unique Malaysian culture and flavour through the display of local architecture, products and cuisines is … Continue reading Anjung Malaysia latest attraction at KLIA
20 November 2017 The philanthropic arm of AirAsia Group, AirAsia Foundation, has opened its first social enterprise pop-up shop at klia2, Malaysia’s budget terminal in … Continue reading Airasia foundation launches destination: good – marketplace
19 November 2017 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) plans to organise more marathons and cycling events to expose the people to the airport city and … Continue reading 3,000 join MAHB’s inaugural marathon
18 November 2017 I REFER to the letter “Unfair to charge same passenger fee for klia2” (The Star, Nov 7). I agree with the writer … Continue reading Mavcom should share review of hike in charges
18 November 2017 A total of 200 products from 25 Asean social enterprises is now on sale at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) … Continue reading AirAsia Foundation launches pop-up store at klia2
16 November 2017 AirAsia today announced its plan to enhance air travel experience through digitalisation, setting Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 4 (T4) as the model … Continue reading AirAsia unveils plan to digitalise air travel
16 November 2017 Almost 3,000 participants will take part in the KUL Marathon 2017 this Sunday to commemorate Malaysia Airports' 25th anniversary. Malaysia Airports Holdings … Continue reading First KUL Marathon 2017 draws some 3,000 participants
17 November 2017 Low-cost carrier (LCC) group AirAsia Bhd has called for the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) to expedite its proposed revamp of how passenger … Continue reading Expedite airport-specific PSC rollout: AirAsia
15 November 2017 The government has extended the 30-year concession contract of Express Rail Link (ERL) for another 30 years, the Dewan Rakyat was told. … Continue reading Government to extend ERL’s 30-year concession contract 30 more years
11 November 2017 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) recorded a 6.9% year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in passenger traffic in October, with combined passenger volume of 10.6 … Continue reading MAHB: Passenger traffic up 6.9% y-o-y in October
7 November 2017 Malindo Airways Sdn Bhd has decided to shift its jet operations from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to klia2, because it … Continue reading Malindo relocated to KLIA because it is a full service carrier
4 November 2017 The trade association for the world’s airlines says the charge could adversely affect Malaysia’s travel industry and impact GDP by RM1.53 billion. … Continue reading IATA opposes plan to charge passengers for border security
2 November 2017 AirAsia Bhd chief executive officer Aireen Omar has clarified that it is inaccurate to compare Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2, … Continue reading AirAsia says it is inaccurate to compare services provided
2 November 2017 AirAsia Bhd is strongly recommending that the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) review the differences in facilities and services between the Kuala Lumpur International Airport … Continue reading Review KLIA, klia2 Differences Before Standardising PSC
2 November 2017 Kuala Lumpur is a glorious mix of cultures and cuisines and a cheap flight away for your next visarun. Friday Morning: Arrival … Continue reading 72 Hours in Kuala Lumpur
31 October 2017 Swedish lifestyle and earphone specialist Sudio is collaborating with consumer technology travel retailer Capi to promote its new Bluetooth concept across five … Continue reading Sudio launches new Bluetooth audio products with Capi
1 November 2017 The move to equalise passenger service charges (PSC) between the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) and KLIA will go a long … Continue reading Equal charges will ensure KLIA passengers don’t subsidise klia2
30 October 2017 Malaysia Airports wants visitors to the transportation hub to get on board and enjoy the good food offered at two of its … Continue reading Showcase of airports’ best foods
27 October 2017 WCT Holdings Bhd is expected to list its real estate investment trust (REIT) in mid-2018, after it had had delayed the listing … Continue reading WCT to list REIT in mid-2018, may inject Paradigm Mall JB
26 October 2017 I AM writing in response to the amendment to the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) Act 2015 which would allow the said body … Continue reading Hurting those they should be helping
26 October 2017 The Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad (MAHB) has recorded an 18 per cent growth in its food and beverage sector as of September … Continue reading Double digit growth in food and beverage sales at KLIA and klia2
24 October 2017 THE Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) was established to “advise” Transport Ministry on economic and commercial matters such as the provision and introduction … Continue reading Increasing passenger service charges and new tax will hurt
24 October 2017 RAPID KL will provide a shuttle service from the city to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) for fans going to the … Continue reading Shuttle service to MotoGP in Sepang
22 October 2017 The passenger service charge (PSC) should be aligned towards the different types of airports and not just by destination, said Firefly CEO … Continue reading Passenger service charge should also be based on airport type
21 October 2017 MALAYSIA Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) lit Kuala Lumpur International Airport with colours and lights for Deepavali. A peacock sits in the centre … Continue reading Deepavali decor dazzles travellers at KLIA
18 October 2017 The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) District Police Headquarters (IPD) that was launched yesterday will monitor the security of KLIA, Kuala Lumpur … Continue reading KLIA IPD to monitor security of KLIA area