Tourist re-entry has 45-day cool-off
30 December 2019 Tourists from China and India can only reapply to enter the country via the Electronic Travel Registration and Information (eNTRI) visa 45 … Continue reading Tourist re-entry has 45-day cool-off
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30 December 2019 Tourists from China and India can only reapply to enter the country via the Electronic Travel Registration and Information (eNTRI) visa 45 … Continue reading Tourist re-entry has 45-day cool-off
30 December 2019 Being at the airport isn’t an excuse to drink mediocre coffee. You’re early for your flight and a good shot of caffeine … Continue reading Costa Coffee now brewing fresh at KLIA
30 December 2019 An AirAsia flight to Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) turned back three minutes after taking off from Langkawi International Airport (LIA) … Continue reading AirAsia flight to klia2 turns back to Langkawi
29 December 2019 Tourists from China and India can only reapply to enter Malaysia via the visa-free Electronic Travel Registration and Information (eNTRI) system 45 … Continue reading Home Ministry: E-registration for China, India tourists isn’t for those who overstay
29 December 2019 The year 2019 that is about to end in two days time witnessed numerous fake news swirling on the social media and … Continue reading Fake news galore in 2019, but Malaysians know the truth
28 December 2019 The previous government administration pushed infrastructure development in Malaysia between 2009 and 2018 but also left the country with a mountain of … Continue reading 2010-2019: The decade of disruption – Construction sector propelled by debt bingeing
28 December 2019 By Rosli Khan With the impending change of the prime ministerial baton in 2020, it is only fair that our attention turns … Continue reading From Dr M’s Langkawi to Anwar’s Port Dickson
25 December 2019 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is scheduled to embark on its expansion works for the Penang International Airport (IATA Code: PEN) by … Continue reading Expansion works for Penang International Airport to start early next year
25 December 2019 The year saw the country’s aviation sector square up to a string of challenges such as overcapacity in the region, rising cost, … Continue reading Perfect crosswind landing for aviation sector in 2019
24 December 2019 THE plan to merge the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) into a single regulatory body … Continue reading Aviation experts voice concerns on Mavcom-CAAM merger plan
23 December 2019 A review of the Mass Rapid Transit Line 3 (MRT3) or MRT Circle Line project, which was suspended earlier, is under way … Continue reading Review of MRT3 under way
20 December 2019 Going to and from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 is often expensive. However, not a lot of people realised that … Continue reading Travel To And From KLIA And klia2 From As Low As RM4
19 December 2019 The Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has arrived in Malaysia to attend the Kuala Lumpur Summit (KL Summit) … Continue reading Emir of Qatar arrives in Malaysia for KL summit
18 December 2019 Passengers travelling in and out of Malaysia via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will now be able to enjoy a hassle-free and … Continue reading Better experience for travellers at KLIA
19 December 2019 Lacoste has opened a new 60sq m duty free in klia2 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in partnership with Valiram Group. The … Continue reading Lacoste opens new 60sq m boutique at KLIA 2 in partnership with Valiram
16 December 2019 Last week, the government confirmed that the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) will be disbanded and merged with the Civil Aviation Authority of … Continue reading Frankly speaking: Will one be better than two?
14 December 2019 Leading independent travel retailer Dimensi Eksklusif and coffee brand Starbucks captured the big prizes of the night, Best Retailer for Kuala Lumpur … Continue reading Dimensi Eksklusif and Starbucks among big winners at Malaysia Airports Concessionaire Awards
14 December 2019 GTR (Ground Team Red), a joint venture between AirAsia Bhd and SATS Ltd on Thursday launched its air cargo hub at the … Continue reading Ground Team Red powers KLIA air cargo growth with new digitalised air cargo hub
13 December 2019 Penang’s airport is expected to be expanded soon at a cost of between RM800 million (S$261 million) and RM900 million. The expansion … Continue reading Penang airport gears up for $261 million upgrade to handle 12 million passengers a year
13 December 2019 Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang (MOP KLIA), Japan’s branded factory outlet shopping mall is rewarding shoppers with a chance to win either … Continue reading Mitsui Outlet Park Sepang KLIA to reward two lucky shoppers with a car each
13 December 2019 HMSHost Malaysia inaugurated its first Costa Coffee store at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, and its third in Malaysia, on Thursday. The first … Continue reading HMSHost International opens first Costa Coffee at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
13 December 2019 The AirAsia and SATS’ ground handling joint venture, Ground Team Red (GTR), is looking to open new cargo handling facilities in at … Continue reading AirAsia ground handling unit opens KL air cargo hub; targets new cities
13 December 2019 The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture together with Tourism Malaysia are planning to kick off the Visit Malaysia 2020 campaign in … Continue reading VMY2020 to kick off with a big bang
13 December 2019 The Transport Ministry said it will review the handling charges for e-commerce parcels imposed by the airport operator next week, in a … Continue reading MOT to review handling charges for e-commerce parcels
12 December 2019 The cabinet has approved the integration of the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), according to … Continue reading ‘Cabinet says yes to integrate Mavcom with CAAM’
12 December 2019 Malaysia Airlines passengers making the one-hour hop between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore now have a new fare option called “shuttle fares”. These … Continue reading Malaysia Airlines introduces new shuttle fares on Kuala Lumpur-Singapore route
5 December 2019 More collaborations in the transport sector among private companies are encouraged to help transform the nation’s current transportation landscape. Transport Minister Anthony … Continue reading Private collaborations most welcome for better transportation landscape, says Loke
4 December 2019 GoCar Malaysia and Express Rail Link (ERL) have jointly introduced the new KLIA Ekspres + GoCar Package, offering travellers a more convenient … Continue reading GoCar, ERL launch new KLIA Ekspres + GoCar pack – convenient first- and last-mile solution for travellers
3 December 2019 Malaysia Airports has rolled out a “Shop RM50, Get RM50” promotion as it continues to elevate the retail and lifestyle experience at … Continue reading Spend RM50 and get RM50 at outlets in KLIA, klia2
29 November 2019 Singaporeans can now use their NETS ATM cards in Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Melaka when they shop, thanks to the 7,400 NETS … Continue reading NETS now available in Penang, Melaka and Kuala Lumpur with 2,900 new acceptance points
26 November 2019 The latest episode of APEX Insider sees APEX Media travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to find out more about AirAsia from Group … Continue reading AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes to Transform Airline Into “Transport Mobility Company”
21 November 2019 AirAsia made its maiden flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo Narita today, a new service that signifies AirAsia’s commitment in accelerating its … Continue reading AirAsia takes flight to Tokyo Narita
21 November 2019 Gamuda Land is aiming to open the 18-acre rainforest-themed water theme park at its Gamuda Cove township at Bandar Gamuda Cove here … Continue reading Gamuda Cove water theme park breaks ground
20 November 2019 An oversight by operational crew resulted in an aerobridge ‘piercing’ into a jetliner’s port (left) engine at Miri Airport, Sarawak. The incident, … Continue reading Aerobridge ‘pierces’ jetliner’s engine casing
20 November 2019 AirAsia’s fleet of Airbus A321neo planes are expected to push the budget airlines’ horizons higher in terms of passenger reach. The first … Continue reading AirAsia to reach greater heights with Airbus A321neo planes
19 November 2019 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) registered an 80% drop in complaints related to toilet cleanliness since refurbishment works at the facility took … Continue reading Toilet cleanliness complaints at KLIA down by 80%
19 November 2019 A TOTAL of 365 foreign visitors were issued Not to Land (NTL) notices by the Immigration Department of Malaysia during the technical … Continue reading Some 365 foreign visitors denied entry during KLIA system glitch
18 November 2019 A total of 365 foreign visitors were issued Not to Land (NTL) notices by the Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) during the … Continue reading Deputy minister: 365 foreign travellers denied entry during KLIA system glitch
16 November 2019 Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) recently took its annual KULinary event to new heights by partnering with the Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival … Continue reading Malaysia Airports takes KULinary to new heights with MIGF partnership
12 November 2019 Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s (KLIA) Main Terminal has achieved a strong 12% growth in passenger movements compared with klia2’s 6.9% in October, … Continue reading KLIA sees stronger traffic growth than klia2
11 November 2019 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) saw a 9.2% increase in passenger traffic in October 2019 — the highest growth recorded so far … Continue reading MAHB passenger traffic grows 9.2% to 11.7 million in October
11 November 2019 The MAB financial fiasco could go down into the history book as the world’s worst managed carrier ONE billion passengers were flown … Continue reading What an aviation mess
8 November 2019 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is working closely with several ministries and government agencies to ensureaseamless experience for passengers at Kuala Lumpur … Continue reading MAHB to reconfigure klia2 layout
8 November 2019 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is working with several ministries and government agencies to reconfigure and expand the immigration arrival area at … Continue reading MAHB hopes new layout will ease immigration jam at klia2
8 November 2019 AirAsia Group Bhd, the largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in Asia, has once again hit out at the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom), this … Continue reading AirAsia slams Mavcom over RAB’s ‘punitive elements’
8 November 2019 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) says its commercial reset strategy is paying off, with a recorded growth of 4.2% last year. The … Continue reading MAHB’s commercial reset paying off at airports nationwide
7 November 2019 AirAsia Group Bhd has claimed that the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) does not share the government’s Shared Prosperity Vision (SPV) 2030 to … Continue reading Mavcom’s RAB framework lacks alignment with SPV 2030: AirAsia
7 November 2019 AirAsia Group today accused the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) of going against the federal government’s Shared Prosperity Vision (SPV2030) for its insistence … Continue reading AirAsia accuses Mavcom of going against the spirit of ‘Shared Prosperity’ with new RAB framework
4 November 2019 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (Nov 1, RM8.02) Upgrade to outperform with a higher target price (TP) of RM9.50: The weighted average cost … Continue reading MAHB seen well-entrenched on rising per capita income
2 November 2019 The AirAsia Group believes the systemic inefficiencies dogging Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) could be rectified to optimise the low-cost terminal’s … Continue reading AirAsia says klia2 not all bad, can still be visitor magnet if MAHB, Mavcom ‘listen’
2 November 2019 Analysts are positive that the Regulated Asset Base (RAB) framework is still in progress and expected to be finalised for implementation by … Continue reading Analysts: RAB framework’s implementation still ontrack
2 November 2019 Research firms are placing positive views on Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s outlook following the update on the status of Regulated Asset Base … Continue reading Research firms: RAB framework updates positive for MAHB
1 November 2019 Prolonged repairs on the faulty third runway between Kuala Lumpur International Airport and the klia2 has caused daily landing delays of up … Continue reading As klia2’s faulty runway still causing delays, AirAsia says it could hurt Visit Malaysia Year 2020
1 November 2019 The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) said the government’s intention of having different passenger service charge (PSC) rates at the Kuala Lumpur International … Continue reading Different PSC at KLIA, klia2 major hurdle for RAB implementation
30 October 2019 After launching the Career and Transportation Education Carnival 2019 at Seremban on Oct 19, Transport Minister Anthony Loke told reporters that a … Continue reading Are all parties on the same page in welcoming tourists?
29 October 2019 THE signs are unmistakeable — the government is on a collision course with the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom). And with that comes … Continue reading Government, Mavcom look headed on a collision course
24 October 2019 More than 20 million passengers in Malaysia will enjoy a lower passenger service charge (PSC) following the introduction of the regulated asset … Continue reading Lower PSC for all airports, except KLIA and klia2, under new RAB
24 October 2019 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is expected to attract three new airline services to operate from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) … Continue reading MAHB targets 3 new airlines in 2020
23 October 2019 More than 20 million passengers in Malaysia will enjoy a lower passenger service charge (PSC) following the introduction of the regulated asset … Continue reading All airports, except KLIA and klia2, to enjoy lower PSC under new framework, says Mavcom
22 October 2019 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) sees a prospect of integrating Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) with its second terminal klia2 via a … Continue reading MAHB keen on interlining
22 October 2019 Low-cost carrier AirAsia Group today questioned the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) for requesting it provide documented details of congestion at klia2 immigration … Continue reading Provide proof of klia2 long lines? Not our job, AirAsia tells Mavcom
22 October 2019 The request was made after Mavcom received a letter from AirAsia in August 2019 LOW-COST carrier AirAsia Group Bhd had not responded … Continue reading No response from AirAsia on long queues at klia2, says Mavcom
21 October 2019 The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) says that it never received the details of the daily documentation requested from AirAsia Bhd, which the … Continue reading Mavcom: We never received immigration congestion files from AirAsia
20 October 2019 – By Segi Astana Sdn Bhd In response to the letter carried in your publication on Oct 17, 2019 written by YS … Continue reading Clarification on 5-minute waiting time for e-hailing drivers at klia2
19 October 2019 The recent implementation of passenger pick-ups by e-hailing drivers and taxi-on-booking at the transportation hub of KL International Airport 2 (klia2), is … Continue reading klia2 e-hailing pick-up: RM5 charge imposed to ensure safety, no extra charges
19 October 2019 Congestion at airports will soon be a thing of the past. A special committee has been set up to look into and … Continue reading Loke: Special committee to resolve congestion at airports
18 October 2019 AirAsia Group Berhad chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes expressed disappointment with Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) for its handling of complaints … Continue reading AirAsia irked by long queues at klia2
18 October 2019 Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) has assured travellers that lengthy immigration queues during peak hours at klia2 will soon be a thing … Continue reading MAHB: Backlog at klia2’s immigration counters will be thing of the past
17 October 2019 Long queues that span over an hour are now a daily occurrence The Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) must urgently fix the … Continue reading AirAsia says queues at ‘flawed’ klia2 can last for more than one hour – and the situation is ‘worsening’
17 October 2019 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) needs to immediately make adjustments at klia2 to address congestion at immigration counters or risk painting a … Continue reading AirAsia: Congestion at klia2 immigration counters gives country a bad image
17 October 2019 E-hailing drivers are up in arms over new rules governing vehicle pick-up at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and KLIA2. According to … Continue reading New rule on airport pick-up unfair, say e-hailing drivers
16 October 2019 Passenger traffic at Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) airports in Malaysia are still favourable despite travel disruptions brought on by the haze … Continue reading Passenger traffic at MAHB’s airports still favourable
14 October 2019 If you’re planning to grab a ride via e-hailing service at KL International Airport (KLIA) and klia2, take note that pick-up areas … Continue reading New designated pick-up points for e-hailing at KLIA & klia2
14 October 2019 F&S Holdings, controlled by the family of Michael Romero, has assumed majority control of Philippines AirAsia (Z2, Manila Ninoy Aquino Int’l) after … Continue reading F&S Holdings takes control of Philippines AirAsia
14 October 2019 Aviation sector Maintain positive: September traffic data for Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) Malaysian operations reached 8.4 million passengers, translating into a … Continue reading No signs of slowdown in aviation sector
14 October 2019 In a media statement, Malaysia Airports announced that as of October 12, it has designated new pick-up points for ride-hailing services such … Continue reading KLIA and klia2 get new ride-hailing pick-up points
13 October 2019 Passengers are caught unawares by the new pick-up points for e-hailing services at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2, which … Continue reading Passengers caught unawares by new KLIA, klia2 pick-up points
13 October 2019 The Tune Hotel klia2 was named Asia’s Leading Airport Hotel 2019 at the 2019 World Travel Awards ceremony held in Vietnam. Tune … Continue reading Tune Hotel klia2 bags Asia’s Leading Airport Hotel 2019
12 October 2019 Ever wish to lie down when you are tired due to an odd time flight or waiting for a transit? Container Hotel … Continue reading More choices to take a nap at klia2
12 October 2019 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd has allocated new designated pick-up points for e-hailing services at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2, effective … Continue reading New designated pick-up points for e-hailing at KLIA, klia2
12 October 2019 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has allocated new designated pick-up points for e-hailing services at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2, … Continue reading MAHB allocates new designated pick up points for e-hailing services at KLIA, klia2
10 October 2019 By interlining at the airside, the airport operator could improve the minimum connecting time between terminals, says Raja Azmi by FARA AISYAH/ … Continue reading Interlining — the 1st step to becoming an aviation hub
10 October 2019 The number of passengers passing through the 39 airports Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) manages in the country in September rose 7.6% … Continue reading MAHB’s air traffic up 7.6% y-o-y in September despite haze
9 October 2019 AirAsia and AirAsia X have filed a fresh legal challenge against the operator of Kuala Lumpur International Airport at the Kuala Lumpur … Continue reading AirAsia Files Court Action Against Malaysia Airports
8 October 2019 The government has been urged to review the implementation of visa-on-arrival (VoA) for Chinese and Indian tourists in the 2020 Budget to … Continue reading Budget 2020: Review visa-on-arrival requirement to boost VMY2020, govt urged
8 October 2019 THE Ministry of Transport (MoT) may miss a Cabinet-agreed deadline to reduce airport tax for passengers departing from all airports, except Kuala … Continue reading Transport Ministry in legal quandary over PSC cut
7 October 2019 AirAsia filed an MYR479.78 million claim, last week, at the Kuala Lumpur High Court against Malaysia Airports (Sepang) Sdn Bhd (MASSB), a … Continue reading AirAsia files claim against Malaysia Airports
7 October 2019 THE uncertainty over the legality of a move to reduce the passenger service charge (PSC) at all airports in Malaysia except Kuala … Continue reading All airlines, except AirAsia, hold PSC rates as they await clarity
7 October 2019 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) says it will seek the necessary legal advice after AirAsia Group Bhd and its long-haul affiliate AirAsia … Continue reading MAHB seeks legal advice on latest lawsuit by AirAsia, AAX
5 October 2019 By TAN SRI LEE LAM THYE MANY animals are going to be extinct if drastic steps are not taken to address the … Continue reading Do more to curb poaching
5 October 2019 In the months preceding the opening of the first Ormond-branded hotel, Lim talks hotels, hospitality and building brands with a difference. The … Continue reading Ormond Group CEO Gareth Lim on the company’s trio of brands — including new boutique hotel The Chow Kit
4 October 2019 Low-cost airlines, AirAsia Bhd and AirAsia X Bhd filed a summon of RM479.78 million against Malaysia Airports (Sepang) Sdn Bhd (MASSB) due … Continue reading AirAsia sues MASSB for RM479.78m over negligence at klia2
4 October 2019 Low-cost carrier AirAsia Bhd sued Malaysia Airports (Sepang) Sdn Bhd (MASSB), the operator of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2, on … Continue reading AirAsia sues klia2 operator for RM480m after mediation refused by Mavcom
3 October 2019 Travellers from countries experiencing African swine fever (ASF) will be subjected to more stringent airport checks to prevent cross border transmission of … Continue reading Passengers from ASF-hit countries to undergo strict airport checks
3 October 2019 AirAsia has introduced a reduced passenger service charge (PSC) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) and other international airports in Malaysia. … Continue reading Passenger service charge reduced in Malaysia
1 October 2019 AIRASIA Group Bhd welcomes the findings of the Official Airline Guide (OAG) Megahubs Index 2019 reaffirming Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as … Continue reading OAG validates AirAsia’s contribution towards making KL a key LCC megahub
1 October 2019 AirAsia’s reduced passenger service charge (PSC) of RM50 starts today at klia2 and other international airports in Malaysia. This follows Transport Minister … Continue reading Lower AirAsia passenger service charge starts today
30 September 2019 AirAsia guests will have reason to celebrate on Tuesday as it proceeds with the implementation of the reduced passenger service charge (PSC) … Continue reading AirAsia set to implement reduced PSC at klia2 from tomorrow
30 September 2019 Airasia Group Bhd says it is set to implement tomorrow (Oct 1), the new, lowered passenger service charge or PSC for passengers … Continue reading AirAsia set to implement lower PSC rate for non-ASEAN destinations from Oct 1
30 September 2019 AirAsia’s e-marketplace, OURSHOP has partnered health and beauty retailer Guardian to provide pre-purchase and collect services at klia2. As part of the … Continue reading AirAsia’s eCommerce marketplace brings Guardian on board for pre-purchase service