Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2)
21 August 2018 The Transport Ministry says contingency plans, including flight diversions, are in place for the five-day ‘no fly past’ order from August 27 … Continue reading Transport Ministry says contingency plans in place for airspace ‘no fly past’ period
21 August 2018 The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) will temporarily close the air space at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 for … Continue reading Air space closure at KLIA and klia2 for 2018 National Day air show; flights reschedule expected
18 August 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will be installing an additional 15 units of the self-bag drop (SBD) facility at the Kuala Lumpur … Continue reading 15 units SBD at klia2 soon
16 August 2018 In the 1H18, sales of products under the perfumes and cosmetics category grew 45% By AFIQ AZIZ / Pic By TMR Malaysia … Continue reading MAHB aims RM2.5b in sales from non-aeronautical biz
13 August 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has deemed comparing Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Singapore’s Changi Intenational Airport as not an “apple … Continue reading Comparing KLIA and Changi International Airport is not apple to apple: MAHB
12 August 2018 2018 is marked with changes across various sectors as the new government shifts into place and enforces new regulations and policies that … Continue reading Cruising through changes in aviation
10 August 2018 The number of passengers who passed through the 39 airports Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) operates in Malaysia grew 2.2% to 8.56 … Continue reading MAHB passenger traffic up 2.2% in July 2018
3 August 2018 First impressions matter—and so does tapping into the growing market of first-time global Chinese travelers. To that end, Malaysia’s foremost airports—Kuala Lumpur … Continue reading Detained Tourists in Malaysia Lead to Calls for More Chinese-friendly Airports
2 August 2018 AirAsia is expanding its Asean footprint with a new route to North Sumatra, Indonesia. AirAsia launches new flight to Silangit, the main … Continue reading AirAsia launches new flight to Silangit, the main gateway to Lake Toba
27 July 2018 It will no longer be “business as usual” for the expansion of airports in the country as the government looks to new … Continue reading No more ‘business as usual’ in airport expansion financing model
27 July 2018 The war of words over the various incentives benefited by AirAsia Group Bhd escalated further yesterday, with Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) … Continue reading AirAsia biggest beneficiary of incentives — MAHB
27 July 2018 Having a separate airport for low-cost carriers (LCCs) will increase connecting time with the existing two terminals at the Kuala Lumpur International … Continue reading ‘Building separate LCC terminal will not help industry growth’
26 July 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) said the ongoing maintenance work at the second terminal of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (klia2) has resulted … Continue reading MAHB continues to ensure safety at klia2 through its Five-Year Airport Pavement Sustainability Master Plan
25 July 2018 AirAsia Group Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes in his latest tweet acknowledged all the incentives provided by Malaysia Airports Holdings … Continue reading Incentives given to all airlines, not just AirAsia: Fernandes
24 July 2018 The era of robotics, biometric check-in and augmented reality has arrived in airports, promising to make the passenger travel experience more efficient … Continue reading Smart airports take flight
24 July 2018 AirAsia Group Bhd has benefited about RM376 million from the various incentive programmes up until 2017, says Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). … Continue reading AirAsia gained RM376m from airport incentives till 2017 — MAHB
23 July 2018 Chairman says will study the matter after it concludes a holistic revision of the PSC rates By AFIQ AZIZ / Pic By … Continue reading Mavcom pledges SLA for airports, airline services
21 July 2018 AirAsia does it again for the 10th time in a row at the 2018 Skytrax World Airline Awards, winning the “World’s Best … Continue reading AirAsia celebrates a decade of ‘world’s best’
20 July 2018 Aviation sector Maintain neutral: In response to public complaints over the high price of domestic airfares during festive seasons, the Malaysian Aviation … Continue reading Move to introduce price caps unlikely to hurt airlines
19 July 2018 AT THE newly revamped Tune Hotel in Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2), simplicity perfected means sticking to the core fundamentals of … Continue reading New look and feel for airport hotel
19 July 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) said it will be launching an investigation on its contractor doing rectification works to the water pipe … Continue reading MAHB to probe contractor for accidentally damaging AirAsia’s internet cable
17 July 2018 AirAsia took home the “World’s Best Low-Cost Airline” award for the 10th year in a row at the 2018 Skytrax World Airline … Continue reading AirAsia named ‘world’s best’ for 10th consecutive year
16 July 2018 Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has made its debut in Malaysia, unveiling a strikingly modern hotel and conference centre close to Kuala Lumpur … Continue reading Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts Marks Its Malaysia Debut as Landmark Conference Hotel Opens in Kuala Lumpur
12 July 2018 AirAsia confirmed it will transition its twice daily Melbourne, Australia services from Tullamarine Airport to Avalon Airport from December 5 this year, … Continue reading AirAsia to transition its Melbourne services to Avalon Airport
12 July 2018 One of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, Airbus, is keen on plans by the Negri Sembilan government to set up a 3,200ha … Continue reading Airbus keen to set up aviation hub in Negri
12 July 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (July 11, RM8.80) Maintain market perform with an unchanged target price (TP) of RM8.60: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s … Continue reading MAHB 6M passenger growth seen within expectations
11 July 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) saw 9.7% more passengers pass through the 39 airports it manages in the country in June this … Continue reading Airports see 9.7% spike in passenger traffic in June
10 July 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) saw 9.7% more passengers pass through the 39 airports it manages in the country in June this … Continue reading Malaysian airports see 9.7% spike in passenger traffic in June
10 July 2018 ERAMAN, the airport travel retail and duty-free brand by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd, is celebrating its 25th anniversary by rewarding customers with … Continue reading Spend time at airport duty-free shop
10 July 2018 Car-sharing platform, SOCAR, has officially announced a brand new way to commute to KLIA and klia2. If you’re heading to the airport, … Continue reading SOCAR lets you book a one-way ride to KLIA and klia2
6 July 2018 Malaysia Airports has launched its latest annual shopping campaign with more than RM20 million (US$4.95 million) worth of prizes on offer to … Continue reading ‘Licence to Win’: Malaysia Airports launches latest global shopping campaign as retail business climbs
6 July 2018 Malaysia Airports has launched its annual shopping campaign with more than RM20m ($5m) worth of prizes available. Themed ‘Licence to Win’, this … Continue reading Malaysia Airports launches annual shopping campaign
3 July 2018 A transport consultant has proposed turning the Subang airport into a Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT), saying it would be more practical … Continue reading Consultant: Turn Subang airport into LCCT, don’t build new one
2 July 2018 AirAsia Bhd has lauded the Transport Ministry’s move to review passenger service charge (PSC) rates for domestic and international flights. AirAsia’s newly … Continue reading Airport PSC rates should be reviewed: AA CEO
2 July 2018 Travellers passing through Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 can enjoy live screenings of World Cup matches and win prizes worth … Continue reading Malaysia Airports launches World Cup shopping contest
29 June 2018 Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd (MAHB) celebrated 20 years of operations at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) today. MAHB acting group chief … Continue reading MAHB marks KLIA’s 20th anniversary
29 June 2018 If there is any fresh proposal, it will be studied by MoT and Mavcom, says minister By AFIQ AZIZ / Pic By … Continue reading New proposal needed for another LCCT
29 June 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) today celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), marking its presence in the … Continue reading KLIA marks two decades of operation
27 June 2018 An aviation expert has urged Putrajaya to include all stakeholders in reforming the civil aviation sector, in the wake of a spat … Continue reading Be inclusive in reforming aviation industry, expert tells Putrajaya
27 June 2018 Starting mid-July, travellers can use Grab to book another sort of ride to the airport – KLIA Ekspres train tickets, which can … Continue reading Soon you will be able to Grab a train to the airport
27 June 2018 A proposal for a new low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT) to be developed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) was made last year … Continue reading Citaglobal Airports’ proposal for new LCCT was supported by AirAsia
27 June 2018 An Umno politician described as a “close confidante” of Rosmah Mansor, the wife of former prime minister Najib Razak, had pitched the … Continue reading Umno politician close to Rosmah offered to build 3rd airport?
27 June 2018 Two privately owned charter airlines, Eaglexpress Air Charter Sdn Bhd and Suasa Airlines Sdn Bhd, have called on the new government to … Continue reading Two airlines punished by Mavcom wants its abolition
26 June 2018 AirAsia’s group CEO Tony Fernandes (pictured) has called out the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) once again. This time it is for the … Continue reading Tony Fernandes calls out MAVCOM once again for airport tax charges
26 June 2018 AirAsia Group Bhd CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes is calling on Malaysians to join him in his fight for lower airport taxes … Continue reading Tony: Join me in fight for lower airport taxes
26 June 2018 Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, the group chief executive officer of AirAsia Group Bhd, the largest low-cost carrier in Asia, took to social … Continue reading Fernandes: No airline can function without government support
1 June 2018 School holiday’s here! Ride from KLIA / klia2 for only RM60! All of the waiting, queueing, flying, transiting, can make travelling a … Continue reading School holiday’s here! Ride from KLIA / klia2 for only RM60!
25 June 2018 Grab has introduced the GrabPay mobile wallet, which is accessible from within the Grab app itself. With the mobile e-wallet function added, … Continue reading Grab Malaysia launches GrabPay e-wallet– ERL ride payments at KLIA, klia2 and KL Sentral from mid-July
25 June 2018 AirAsia Bhd group chief executive Tan Sri Tony Fernandes has urged Malaysians to join the company’s fight against what he deemed as … Continue reading AirAsia’s Fernandes calls on Malaysians to join fight against klia2 tax
14 June 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) would require more revenue to cover back its increased capital expenditure (capex) to fund its airport infrastructure … Continue reading Reduction in revenue sharing can facilitates MAHB’s airport infrastructure: analysts
14 June 2018 Container Hotel Group (CHG) has its sights set on expansion in airports and other travel locations. The Kuala Lumpur-based company was founded … Continue reading Container Hotel Group focuses on expansion in Southeast Asian airports
14 June 2018 THIS Hari Raya Aidilfitri, travellers and shoppers will get to experience a Retro Raya theme at Gateway@klia2. From now until June 24, … Continue reading Airport mall opts for ‘Raya Retro’ theme
12 June 2018 AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes has hailed Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook’s call for a review of the passenger service charge … Continue reading Tony: Yes to passenger service charge review for KLIA, klia2
12 June 2018 The passenger count across 39 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB)-managed airports in the country fell 3.5% year-on-year (y-o-y) to 7.67 million in … Continue reading Local airports’ May passenger traffic down 3.5% y-o-y
11 June 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) network of airports, including Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, recorded 10.4 million passengers in May 2018, a … Continue reading May airport passenger traffic down 2.3%: MAHB
10 June 2018 The 20-year old Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) needs urgent upgrading as congestion has caused a decline in its service quality and … Continue reading KLIA needs urgent upgrading, says ex-Transport Minister
8 June 2018 Amanah Investment Bank Bhd believes Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) venture into retail business via Mitsui Outlet Park could enhance its long-term … Continue reading MAHB’s venture into Mitsui Outlet Park complements airport city’s vision
5 June 2018 Passengers at the KLIA can now enjoy a digital airport experience with MYairports, a new mobile app by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd … Continue reading Malaysia Airports embraces big data with launch of new mobile app
4 June 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has allocated RM30 million to implement the Airports 4.0 digital initiative by making digital interaction with passengers … Continue reading MAHB allocates RM30 million for Airports 4.0 initiative
31 May 2018 Interest in the district of Sepang, southern Selangor, has grown over the years, thanks to major developments such as the Kuala Lumpur … Continue reading Sleepy Hollows Wake Up
31 May 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (May 30, RM8.30) Upgrade to hold with a higher target price (TP) of RM8.25: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s … Continue reading MAHB’s effective tax rate expected to normalise in coming quarters
30 May 2018 Scheduled to open at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in July 2018, Mövenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA will offer a distinctive architectural … Continue reading Movenpick promises distinctive MICE property at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
28 May 2018 The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) is conducting a study to review the existing Passenger Services Charges (PSC), more commonly known as the … Continue reading Mavcom to review airport tax, says Transport Ministry
28 May 2018 Rising jet fuel prices are the bane of airlines as they put the squeeze on costs, but AirAsia X Bhd’s (AAX) boss … Continue reading AirAsia X chief not sweating over rising fuel prices
23 May 2018 Malaysia Airports has embarked on a month-long marketing campaign to mark Ramadhan and the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. It aims to … Continue reading Malaysia Airports launches ambitious month-long consumer campaign
23 May 2018 WCT Holdings Bhd's (WCT) net profit rose 16.9% to RM38.39 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2018 (1QFY18) from RM32.84 … Continue reading WCT 1Q net profit up 17% on higher construction billings
21 May 2018 Malaysia beat the US to rank the ninth largest market for Chinese tourists worldwide, according to transaction records by Alipay, the world’s … Continue reading Malaysia ranks in top 10, ahead of US in global Chinese tourist spending
15 May 2018 Malaysia’s aviation regulator on Tuesday denied having ordered budget airline AirAsia (AIRA.KL) to cancel extra flights meant to help voters return home … Continue reading Malaysia regulator denies pressure to cancel AirAsia flights
15 May 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) registered a 3.4% year-on-year (YoY) passenger movement in April this year but the run-up to the 14th General … Continue reading Election run-up fails to boost airport users
14 May 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) network of airports, including the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SGIA) recorded 11.1 million passengers in April 2018, up 3.4 … Continue reading MAHB Passenger Traffic Rises 3.4% In April 2018
14 May 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is poised to establish Malaysia as the pilgrimage hub for Hajj and Umrah in the region, riding … Continue reading MAHB set to make Malaysia as hub for haj, umrah travels
14 May 2018 A total of 8.23 million passengers, or 0.6% more than a year ago, passed through the 39 airports Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd … Continue reading Passenger traffic up 0.6% in April, expected rise in election movements did not take place
9 May 2018 When Kristina Mariswamy received her postal ballot in Houston, Texas, in the US, she had given up hope that it would reach … Continue reading Four people + two flights = mission possible to get vote home
9 May 2018 Hassan al-Kontar has been stranded at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) since March 7. Hassan al-Kontar has been stuck in diplomatic … Continue reading A Syrian man who has been trapped in an airport for two months explains how he survives day-to-day
7 May 2018 Pakatan Harapan chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is back in the political fray because he wants his lineage to rule the country, … Continue reading Dr M just wants to continue his lineage, says DPM
8 May 2018 Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi made a jibe at Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, saying he should be “taking … Continue reading Dr M should just take care of his grandchildren
5 May 2018 WCT Holdings Bhd (May 3, RM1.23) Maintain hold with a fair value (FV) of RM1.38: We maintain our forecasts, sum-of-parts (SOP)-based FV of … Continue reading WCT seen to be able to find anchor tenant to replace AEON
4 May 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is prepared to support the coordination of the air traffic movements during the temporary closure of Kuala Lumpur … Continue reading MAHB prepares for Runway 3 closure
3 May 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is committed to ensuring a smooth operation at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 following … Continue reading MAHB ensures smooth ops at KLIA & klia2 despite brief closure of Runway 3
2 May 2018 AirAsia X will open a direct route from Kuala Lumpur to Amritsar in northern India as part of its expansion plan in … Continue reading AirAsia X expands network to Amritsar
2 May 2018 AirAsia X has announced the opening of a new direct route from Kuala Lumpur to Amritsar in Northern India as part of … Continue reading AirAsia X to start Kuala Lumpur-Amritsar direct flights
2 May 2018 PETRONAS Dagangan Bhd (PDB) and e-hailing service provider Grab Malaysia have launched the Grab Driver Pit Stop, an area for Grab drivers … Continue reading A place for Grab drivers to take a rest
1 May 2018 Grab said it does not see antitrust an issue for the ride-hailing service following its recent merger with rival Uber, and stressed … Continue reading Antitrust not really an issue – Grab Malaysia
1 May 2018 AirAsia X Bhd (AAX), the long-haul, low-cost affiliate of AirAsia Group Bhd, has disputed claims by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) for … Continue reading AirAsia X disputes MAHB’s claim over RM35m in unpaid dues
30 April 2018 Petronas Dagangan Bhd (PDB) and e-hailing service provider Grab Malaysia have jointly launched the Grab Driver Pit Stop, an area for Grab drivers … Continue reading PetDag and Grab jointly introduce Grab driver pit stop
30 April 2018 MCA Youth chief Datuk Chong Sin Woon who is making his election debut wasted no time in kicking off his campaign trail … Continue reading Chong gets busy with campaign in Seremban
28 April 2018 A reviving economy and intensified destination marketing efforts could drive the hospitality market to better performance this year. S Puvaneswary speaks to … Continue reading Rising expectations for a growth sector
23 April 2018 SITA hosted the Asia Pacific Air Transport IT Summit in Singapore on 18/19-Apr-2018, with CAPA – Centre for Aviation participating as media … Continue reading SITA summit: Cybersecurity top priority for airlines and airports
23 April 2018 BEGINNING Jan 1, international passengers departing at all Malaysian airports were supposed to pay the same passenger service charges (PSC) under a … Continue reading PSC remains uneven despite rate equalisation
18 April 2018 Mr. Hairul Maharis has been appointed as General Manager of the Mövenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA, a new property which which … Continue reading Hairul Maharis appointed GM
18 April 2018 Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has appointed Hairul Maharis as general manager of the Mövenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA, which is due … Continue reading Hairul Maharis as KLIA hotel GM
17 April 2018 Tan Sri Tony Fernandes has defended his airline employees, after actor and TV host Datuk AC Mizal claimed his luggage was damaged … Continue reading ‘He should know better’: Tony Fernandes says actor AC Mizal’s damaged bag not AirAsia’s fault
16 April 2018 Actor, TV host and comedian Datuk AC Mizal should refrain from pointing fingers at AirAsia, for the company does not handle baggage … Continue reading AC Mizal’s damaged bag caused by faulty chute in klia2, says Tony Fernandes
14 April 2018 Shares rebound as market reacts positively to its Subang Skypark buy Shares of WCT Holdings Bhd have finally been gaining traction of late, following … Continue reading WCT gaining traction
14 April 2018 TV Host and comedian Datuk AC Mizal may have obtained a contract to clean AirAsia aircrafts in Cuci The Movie, but in … Continue reading AC Mizal upset over mishandled baggage by AirAsia
12 April 2018 Aviation sector Maintain positive: March traffic data showed a 6.45% year-on-year (y-o-y) growth for the month. This is broadly in line with historical … Continue reading Low-cost carriers stand to benefit from any capacity withdrawals
13 April 2018 The Syrian man who has been stranded at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) for over a month may be allowed to … Continue reading Home Ministry may issue special pass to Syrian stuck in transit in klia2
12 April 2018 A 36-year-old Syrian claimed to have been stuck in transit at klia2 in Sepang for more than a month, in a situation … Continue reading Syrian ‘stuck in transit’ at KLIA2 for more than a month
12 April 2018 UPON the announcement of the 14th Malaysian general election (#GE14) on May 9, 2018, which falls on a weekday, companies and brands … Continue reading Election fever: Here’s what visitors, travellers need to know for Malaysia’s #GE14
11 April 2018 The anticipated higher domestic air passenger movement during this election period has been less promising, said Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). Nevertheless, … Continue reading Domestic air travel less promising this election time