Category: 2018’s news and events

13 December 2018 Malaysia Airports will call a tender for departures duty free stores at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in the first half of 2019, amid a “commercial re-set” of the business announced earlier this year. Malaysia Airports Senior General Manager Commercial Services Mohammad Nazli Abdul Aziz confirmed the planned timing. Bids for arrivals … Continue reading Malaysia Airports to call KLIA departures duty free tender in H1 2019 amid continuing “commercial re-set”

12 December 2018 MIDF Research says RM26.7m demand won’t affect low-cost, long-range airline’s day-to-day operations The RM26.7 million claim by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) from AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) for uncollected passenger service charges (PSC) will not have any material impact on the airline’s operations. “In the event that AAX would have to reimburse … Continue reading MAHB claims seen having little impact on AirAsia X

10 December 2018 Malaysia’s connection to a multimillion-dollar trafficking network of endangered freshwater turtles and tortoises has been uncovered by a wildlife investigation group. Codenamed Operation Dragon and launched in 2016, the two-year investigation and 44-page report by the Wildlife Justice Commission crippled eight major networks working in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand and … Continue reading M’sia linked to wildlife trafficking network

28 November 2018 A Syrian refugee who spent several months in limbo in a budget terminal at a Malaysian airport has been granted permanent residency by Canada and is en route to Vancouver, his lawyer said. Hassan al-Kontar’s plight became widely known after he shared posts on social media that showed him surviving on donated … Continue reading Stranded Syrian leaves klia2 for Canada

28 November 2018 GAMUDA Cove’s Discovery Park is beginning to take shape. Gamuda Land unveiled six key partners namely Aerophile, AKA Balloon, Blastacars, Invade, Kitchen Mafia and Caravan Serai, cementing strategic partnerships for the 50-acre Discovery Park, which will be the first tourism and hangout spot to commence in Gamuda Cove. Ngan fourth from left … Continue reading Gamuda Land cements partnership to activate Gamuda Cove’s Discovery Park

21 November 2018 Company guides for better performance on year helped by modest traffic growth Malaysia Airports Holdings, which operates the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, more than doubled its third-quarter net profit thanks to write-back in provision for debts and decline in other costs. Net profit for the three months ended Sep. 30 totalled 168.49 … Continue reading Malaysia Airports’ 3Q net profit more-than-doubles

18 November 2018 SOME of our airports are getting quite crowded due to the steady growth in air travel. Recently, it was reported that these airports – including Subang, Langkawi, Lahad Datu, Kota Baru, Mulu, Miri, and Penang – now handle passenger volumes beyond their design capacity, according to the Malaysian Aviation Commission and a … Continue reading The sky’s the LCCT limit

17 November 2018 IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has launched flights to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). The airline’s inaugural flight to KUL on Nov. 15 brought 180 passengers on its Airbus A320 aircraft from Delhi, India. KUL is IndiGo’s 12th international destination. The historical moment of the aircraft’s arrival at KUL’s second terminal, klia2 was … Continue reading India’s IndiGo launches flights to Kuala Lumpur

15 November 2018 India’s largest low-cost carrier (LCC) IndiGo, is confident of securing a large portion of the low-cost travel market in Malaysia, despite highly intense competition from existing carriers. IndiGo chief commercial officer William Boulter said the airline welcomed competition and was not in any sense worry about strong presence of Asia’s LCC, AirAsia. … Continue reading IndiGo confident to secure large portion of low-cost travel in Malaysia

15 November 2018 MALAYSIA Airports launched its annual month-long KULinarycampaign with KULinary Top Food Outlet Award 2018 – in recognition of its top 20 food outlets at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2. For the third year running, Malaysia Airports collaborated with independent online food media company Fried Chillies for anonymous reviews of more … Continue reading Taking airport meals to new heights

14 November 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has come out to say that it has been complying with a government gazette that took effect on Jan 1, which mandates that airlines operating out of klia2 charge a passenger service charge (PSC) of RM73 for international flights beyond Asean — the same rate as at … Continue reading MAHB says it has been complying with government gazette

13 November 2018 Ground Team Red (GTR) has introduced a digital control centre for ground handling services in Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2). Using the fully digitalised control centre, GTR will be able to track the handling of aircraft by converging real-time information on passenger boarding, baggage reclaiming and ramp loading activities through a … Continue reading Ground Team Red opens fully digital airport control centre at klia2

12 November 2018 Malaysia Airports launched its annual one-month long KULinary campaign with KULinary Top Food Outlet Award 2018 – in recognition of its top 20 food outlets at the two terminals of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), KLIA Main and klia2 for their outstanding performance in food quality and overall dining experience. For its … Continue reading Malaysia Airports launches month-long KULinary campaign, aims to promote hidden gems of airports for travellers and food lovers

10 November 2018 Three food venues operated by HMSHost subsidiary Dewina Host Malaysia have been named among the top 20 restaurants at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Dim Sum’s certificate confirming its place in the top 20 stands proudly alongside some of its dishes. The eateries have been named in the elite list as part … Continue reading Dewina Host Malaysia has three restaurants named in Kuala Lumpur International’s top 20

9 November 2018 ECM Libra Financial Group Bhd, which recently ventured into hospitality following the disposal of its investment banking and securities businesses in 2012, has identified three guest accommodation models that will contribute to its growth. To be placed under the soon-to-be-set-up Ormond Group Sdn Bhd, this wholly-owned unit of ECM Libra will own, … Continue reading ECM Libra sets up Ormond Group for hotel venture

30 October 2018 New retail mix will focus more on high-end fashion, F&B and duty-free shopping By RAHIMI YUNUS / Pic By ISMAIL CHE RUS Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is reformatting the layout of its airports in the country to increase the footprint of retail space with the aim to monetise it and improve … Continue reading MAHB revamps airport layout for retail space

29 October 2018 There was no need for a water cannon salute welcoming ceremony for AirAsia’s first flight to Silangit near Lake Toba, North Sumatra, as it had a natural shower from above. Flight AK411, which left klia2 in Sepang, Malaysia, with a total of 120 passengers, was greeted with a light shower upon landing … Continue reading AirAsia launches first Lake Toba flight

28 October 2018 There was no need for a water cannon salute welcoming ceremony for AirAsia‘s first flight to Silangit near Lake Toba, as it had a natural shower from above. Flight AK411, which left klia2 in Sepang with a total of 120 passengers, was greeted with a light shower upon landing at the Silangit … Continue reading Inaugural AirAsia flight to Lake Toba makes it faster and easier to visit the volcanic lake

24 October 2018 The Syrian man who had been staying at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) since March will be sent to another country, says the Immigration Department. They said that an agreement has been reached with the country but that it could not be revealed for the moment. Hassan Al Kontar Immigration … Continue reading Stranded Syrian be sent to another country, but not Syria

16 October 2018 SITA will deploy a further 15 Scan&Fly units at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (klia2), following the successful implementation of 15 units earlier this year. Baggage processing time has been cut in half for AirAsia passengers using SITA’s Scan&Fly bag drop technology at klia2 terminal, taking between 30-40 seconds on average … Continue reading Self bag drop cuts passenger processing time in half at Malaysia Airports’ klia2

3 October 2018 RESIDENTS in Port Dickson will reap the benefits from their proximity to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and klia2 following plans by a “big airline” to carry out a programme in the resort town. Pakatan Harapan candidate for the Port Dickson by-election on Oct 13 Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said a friend … Continue reading Job opportunities for locals in PD and other big projects

3 October 2018 Hassan al Kontar (pic), the Syrian man who had been stranded at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) since March, not unlike Tom Hanks’ character in the movie The Terminal, has been arrested by the police. Immigration director-general Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali said Hassan was detained by the police on Monday … Continue reading No Hollywood ending: Police arrest Syrian stranded at klia2 since March

3 October 2018 Syrian Hassan al Kontar, who has been stranded at klia2 since March, has been arrested. Immigration director-general Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali said Hassan was detained by police on Monday for being in the airport’s restricted zone. Syrian Hassan al Kontar “Flight passengers with boarding passes at the boarding area are supposed to … Continue reading Police nab Syrian stranded at klia2

1 October 2018 Travellers can now purchase KLIA Ekspres tickets on the Traveloka app, other than at KLIA Ekspres ticket counters, website and its own mobile app, according to Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL). KLIA Ekspres tickets now available on Traveloka app The new purchase channel is made available after ERL — the operator … Continue reading KLIA Ekspres tickets now available on Traveloka app too

24 September 2018 The airline business in Malaysia has predominantly been shared among Malaysia Airlines Bhd, AirAsia Group Bhd and Malindo Airways Sdn Bhd (Malindo Air). While the first two have made some splashy news and big announcements, Malindo Air has mostly stayed below the radar, quietly building its network — earlier out of klia2, … Continue reading Malindo Air CEO eyes first profit within 3 years

17 September 2018 Low-cost carrier AirAsia will resume its direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan starting next month after a seven-year hiatus. The inaugural Airbus A320 flight is scheduled to depart from Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) at 7.05am for a 50 minute trip to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport here on Oct … Continue reading AirAsia to resume KL-Kuantan route from Oct 28

6 September 2018 Malaysia Airports-owned travel retailer Eraman has opened a striking new beauty concept comprising four leading brands from The Estée Lauder Companies at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA). The 67sq m stand-alone space in Level 3 of the International Departures Hall features Jo Malone, La Mer, MAC and Tom Ford. New frontiers: The … Continue reading Eraman and The Estée Lauder Companies partner in branded beauty concept at Kota Kinabalu Airport