Category: 2022

29 August 2022 Letter by Ryan P. With the reopening of our borders, Malaysia is once again welcoming visitors from all around the world. I … Continue reading Improve Immigration facilities at KLIA

26 August 2022 Capital A Bhd’s net losses has widened to RM931.22 million in the second quarter (Q2) ended June 30, 2022 against RM580.06 million … Continue reading Capital A net loss widened further in 2Q due to forex losses

26 August 2022 Research houses have maintained their ‘Buy’ call on Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), leveraging the recovery of air travel as countries relax … Continue reading Research houses maintain ‘buy’ call on Malaysia Airports

23 August 2022 THE Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) has revealed AmLeisure Media Sdn Bhd as the media partner for the 51st … Continue reading AmLeisure Media, Gojo sign as Matta Fair partners

21 August 2022 Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah yesterday visited Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (ISGIA), here which is owned and … Continue reading King visits MAHB-run international airport in Turkey

17 August 2022 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) passenger movements for its network of airports stood at 7.8 million in July 2022, equivalent to 62.2% … Continue reading MAHB records 7.8 million passengers

16 August 2022 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Langkawi International Airport (LGK) are among the world’s best airports in the latest Airport Service Quality … Continue reading KLIA, Langkawi airport among world’s best airports in 2Q22

16 August 2022 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Langkawi International Airport (LGK) are among the world’s best airports in the latest Airport Service Quality … Continue reading KLIA, LGK among world’s best airport, ASQ Q2 survey show

16 August 2022 The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Langkawi International Airport (LGK) have been listed as among the world’s best airports in the … Continue reading Global survey names KLIA, LGK among world’s best airports for Q2 2022

16 August 2022 AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) posted a net profit of RM32.80 billion for the financial year ended June 30, 2022 (FY2022) as travel … Continue reading AirAsia X posts net profit of RM32.8b in FY2022

15 August 2022 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) and Capital A Bhd, which owns AirAsia Bhd, have clarified that they did … Continue reading MAHB, AirAsia, AAX did not enter into other settlement agreement apart from discontinuing legal proceedings

12 August 2022 The new-built 229 keys midscale Mercure Kuala Lumpur Glenmarie managed by Accor has officially opened in Shah Alam, Selangor. Located within the … Continue reading First international business hotel in Glenmarie opens its doors, managed by Accor

10 August 2022 CAPITAL A Bhd and Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) have agreed to withdraw the lawsuit filed by the two companies regarding the … Continue reading MAHB, AirAsia drop legal suits against each other

10 August 2022 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd and Capital A Bhd have both decided to drop legal proceedings against each other that they initiated via … Continue reading MAHB, Capital A discontinue all legal proceedings against each other

10 August 2022 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), its subsidiary, Malaysia Airports (Sepang) Sdn Bhd and Capital A Bhd (formerly known as AirAsia Group Bhd) … Continue reading MAHB, Capital A drop legal proceedings against each other

10 August 2022 Mohd Faiz Mustaffa has been struggling to get an explanation for why the first leg of his round-ticket flight has been cancelled, … Continue reading Strike three for once-loyal AirAsia passenger

8 August 2022 The Automated Entry System – or autogates as they are simply known – at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport is meant to … Continue reading KLIA to extend automated entry system use to foreigners

8 August 2022 Foreigners who hold long-term visit passes will not have to queue up in long lines anymore as the automated entry system (autogate) … Continue reading Automated entry system at KLIA to be extended to foreigners

8 August 2022 Foreigners who hold long-term visit passes will not have to queue up in long lines anymore as the automated entry system at … Continue reading Automated entry system at KLIA to be extended to foreigners — Immigration DG

8 August 2022 Allegations that the Immigration Department (JIM) discriminated against several Indian nationals who arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) recently were … Continue reading Allegations of discrimination against Indian nationals at klia2 incorrect

5 August 2022 Representatives of delivery riders and Grab drivers are to meet the transport minister and the human resources minister to discuss their complaints, … Continue reading Delivery riders, drivers to meet transport minister on Monday

4 August 2022 Travellers are no longer required to undergo Covid-19 tests to enter Malaysia, the health ministry announced. Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah … Continue reading No Covid-19 tests required to enter Malaysia

4 August 2022 The abolition of the requirement to fill in and complete the traveller’s card feature in the MySejahtera application is applicable to all … Continue reading Abolition of requirement to fill in traveller’s card is for citizens, non-citizens, says Dr Noor Hisham

2 August 2022 Malaysia Airlines passengers can now instantly report any delayed or missing baggage with the launch of its Baggage Self-Service Reporting feature. The … Continue reading Malaysian Airlines launch baggage self-service reporting feature

1 August 2022 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is not experiencing serious staff shortages at all of its airports, particularly the Kuala Lumpur International Airport … Continue reading No serious manpower shortage at MAHB airports: MD Iskandar Mizal

30 July 2022 Starting Monday (Aug 1), all travellers entering Malaysia no longer need to fill in and complete the Traveller’s Card on the MySejahtera … Continue reading Traveller’s Card no longer needed from Aug 1, says Khairy

30 July 2022 Batik Air (formerly known as Malindo Air) will restore direct services from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Mumbai, Kochi, and Bangalore, … Continue reading Batik Air expands Indian network coverage

29 July 2022 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will be implementing the Airport Collaborative Decision-Making (A-CDM) integrated system to increase the operational efficiency at the … Continue reading MAHB aims to boost KLIA’s operational efficiency with A-CDM system

29 July 2022 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will be implementing the airport collaborative decision-making (A-CDM) integrated system to increase the operational efficiency at the … Continue reading MAHB to implement airport collaborative decision-making system for operational efficiency at KLIA

29 July 2022 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will be implementing the Airport Collaborative Decision-Making (A-CDM) integrated system to increase the operational efficiency at the … Continue reading MAHB to implement A-CDM system for operational efficiency at KLIA

29 July 2022 No flights were delayed at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) during Wednesday’s (July 27) blackout, which hit several areas in Malaysia … Continue reading No flights delayed at KLIA during power outage

27 July 2022 Express Rail Link (ERL) Sdn Bhd has announced that it will be increasing the train frequency for both its KLIA Ekspres and … Continue reading ERL to increase KLIA train service frequency this August

26 July 2022 With its recently announced flights to the Indian cities of Mumbai, Kochi and Bangalore receiving encouraging response, Batik Air is now expanding … Continue reading Batik Air expands Indian network coverage to Amritsar and Kolkata

25 July 2022 The MoC will cover 15 areas, including airport operations, engineering and technology, among others. Malaysia Airports has entered a memorandum of collaboration … Continue reading Malaysia Airports and UTM partner to improve airport operations

24 July 2022 Malaysians who have renewed their passports online have been urged to collect the document immediately to avoid it being disposed of within … Continue reading Home minister urges public to collect passports within 90 days to avoid from being disposed of

22 July 2022 Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAS) is in talks to purchase new aircraft and will be carrying out cabin refurbishments for its new and … Continue reading MAS in talks to buy new aircraft, carrying out refurbishments

21 July 2022 The Kelana Jaya LRT line is set to receive 27 new light rail transit trains beginning July 2023, says Transport Minister Datuk … Continue reading Bigger fleet to boost services

20 July 2022 A total of 27 new light rail transit (LRT) trains will begin operations on the Kelana Jaya LRT line from July 2023, … Continue reading Dr Wee: 27 new trains for Kelana Jaya LRT line beginning July 2023

20 July 2022 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) recorded a more than six-fold increase in the first half of 2022 (1H22) in total passenger movements … Continue reading MAHB’s total passenger movements increased to 20.25 million for 1H

20 July 2022 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) saw its total domestic passenger movements increase by over six times year-on-year (y-o-y) to 20.25 million passengers … Continue reading MAHB records 20.25 million passenger movements in 1H2022, up six times y-o-y

20 July 2022 Malaysia Airlines is nearing a deal for Airbus SE (AIR.PA) A330neos to replace its fleet of 21 earlier-model A330s, two sources familiar … Continue reading Malaysia Airlines nears deal for Airbus A330neos – sources

18 July 2022 The rebuild of the Malaysian medium- and long-haul LCC’s network is continuing with the restart of routes to Melbourne, Perth and Auckland. … Continue reading AirAsia X Adds Australia And New Zealand Routes

18 July 2022 Some 49 flights are provided to bring home all 14,305 Malaysian pilgrims Malaysia’S first group of 298 pilgrims arrived safely at Kuala … Continue reading First group of Malaysian pilgrims back from haj

18 July 2022 AirAsia X has announced plans to resume routes from Kuala Lumpur to three Australian and New Zealand destinations. The carrier will restart … Continue reading Air Asia X to resume flights to Melbourne, Perth and Auckland

17 July 2022 India’s biggest airline, IndiGo, diverted a plane to Karachi in neighbouring Pakistan due to a “technical defect”, local news agencies reported on … Continue reading ‘Technical defect’ forces IndiGo plane to land in Karachi

17 July 2022 By YS Chan EXACTLY what went wrong with the purported pilgrimage to Mecca for 380 intending pilgrims stranded at the KL International … Continue reading Always deal directly with licensed tour companies

15 July 2022 GOOD news for shoppers! The second half of the year will have a series of shopping campaigns that is aptly themed #ShoppingExtravaganva. … Continue reading Attractive bargains await shoppers till year end

13 July 2022 Batik Air, formerly Malindo Air, today announced that all bookings are open for daily services from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) … Continue reading Bookings open for Batik Air flights to Phuket, Surabaya and Ho Chi Minh City

12 July 2022 The position of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport as an aviation hub has grown by offering direct connectivity to almost all parts … Continue reading Wee: KLIA an expanding hub for Asia-Pacific region

12 July 2022 Malindo Air is no more with a beefed-up Batik Air collecting some MAX 8s in the merger deal and eyeing lots more. … Continue reading 737 MAXs On The Agenda As Lion Group Completes Malindo/Batik Air Merger

11 July 2022 After almost a decade in operation, Malindo Air has been rebranded as Batik Air. In a ceremony at a hotel here on … Continue reading Malindo Air’s rebranding as Batik Air marks beginning of exciting transformation, says Dr Wee

11 July 2022 Malindo Air took off as Batik Air at its rebranding ceremony here today, with the airline announcing it would add 17 Boeing … Continue reading Batik Air takes off by adding Boeing 737-8 fleet

10 July 2022 Malaysians intending to visit Sri Lanka have been advised to defer non-essential travel for the time being. This follows public unrest in … Continue reading Defer non-essential travel to Sri Lanka, Malaysians advised

9 July 2022 The sharp increase in the number of vehicles on roads in the federal capital of late may result in the creation of … Continue reading KL traffic jams can create heat bubbles, says expert

9 July 2022 From now till 31st July, Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang (MOP KLIA), Japan’s branded factory outlet shopping mall, is celebrating its 7th … Continue reading Celebrate Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang’s 7th Anniversary With Rewards Worth RM100,000!

8 July 2022 With tourists flocking to Malaysia again following the re-opening of the country’s borders, many are hoping that the industry will quickly recover. … Continue reading Can Malaysia regain its pre-pandemic tourism mojo?

8 July 2022 The move will attract more foreign tourists as the port is near to KLIA, a good land and air transport alternative for … Continue reading ‘Genting Dream’ cruises from KL starting July 18

8 July 2022 About 380 prospective Haj pilgrims were stranded at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) here on Friday (July 8) morning, believed to … Continue reading Stranded: 380 Prospective haj pilgrims stuck at KLIA

8 July 2022 About 380 prospective haj pilgrims were stranded at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) here on Friday morning, believed to have been … Continue reading 380 prospective haj pilgrims stranded at KLIA

8 July 2022 Nearly 400 prospective haj pilgrims who were stranded at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will be refunded in stages and have … Continue reading Stranded haj pilgrims to be refunded and have their passports returned, says ministry

8 July 2022 IHG has signed a management agreement with Warisan City Development—part of the Kienta Group of Companies—for a new-build Holiday Inn near the … Continue reading Holiday Inn to open near Kuala Lumpur International Airport

7 July 2022 The most anticipated moment is finally here! IOI City Mall Phase II will be opening its doors for patronage on 25 August … Continue reading IOI City Mall set to be the largest mall in Malaysia, with its Phase II opening in August 2022

7 July 2022 Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang celebrates its 7th Anniversary in style with RM100,000 worth of prizes to be won! Mitsui Outlet Park … Continue reading Spend, Twist & Win at MOP KLIA Sepang

7 July 2022 Happy news for frequent flyers: the Platinum Lounge is now back in business, as Malaysia Airlines continues to ramp up the frequency … Continue reading Malaysia Airlines reopens KLIA’s Platinum Lounge

4 July 2022 AirAsia X (AAX) has announced plans to increase the number of destinations to 11 by the end of the year, including to … Continue reading AirAsia X eyes flights to London, Istanbul, Dubai by year-end

2 July 2022 Migrants who failed to depart the country under the government’s recalibration programme, which ended on June 30, will be deported and barred … Continue reading Stranded migrants to be deported, barred from Malaysia for life, says DG

2 July 2022 National Recovery Council (MPN) chairman Muhyiddin Yassin has again placed emphasis on quickly establishing state-level panels to restore the economy. He had … Continue reading State-level recovery councils can help restore economy, says Muhyiddin

1 July 2022 Thousands of foreigners are resorting to camping out at the country’s main airports and ferry terminals as they scramble to leave the … Continue reading Stranded at the exit points

1 July 2022 Malaysians returning to the country are no longer required to fill the Traveller’s Pass feature in the MySejahtera application beginning July 4. … Continue reading Khairy: MySejahtera Traveller’s Pass scrapped for inbound Malaysians from July 4

1 July 2022 Malaysia Airlines is extending its MHflypass Malaysia and MHshuttle privileges to Firefly’s passengers on selected domestic routes. The new MHflypass Malaysia offering … Continue reading MH privileges extend to Firefly

30 June 2022 Premium services are finally back at Malaysia Airlines’ Platinum Lounge at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) beginning July 1, 2022. After … Continue reading Premium indulgence at Malaysia Airlines’ Platinum Lounge at KLIA

29 June 2022 Oman Air already operates flights to five oneworld hubs. Oman Air will join the oneworld alliance, a step aimed at strengthening the … Continue reading Oman Air To Join Oneworld, Giving Alliance Three Middle East Airlines

29 June 2022 Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (Malaysia Airports or the Group) successfully concluded its 23rd Annual General Meeting (AGM), with all 5 Ordinary Resolutions … Continue reading Malaysia Airports Pressing Ahead To Capture Opportunities Through Bold Actions As Traffic Grows

29 June 2022 Domestic tourism spending in 2021 dropped 54.5 per cent to register RM18.4 billion compared to RM40.4 billion in 2020, according to the … Continue reading Stats Dept: Domestic tourism spending plunged over 50% to RM18.4b last year

28 June 2022 Malaysia Airlines has announced that its products MHflypass Malaysia and MHshuttle are now expanded, allowing passengers to enjoy exclusive privileges and worry-free … Continue reading Malaysia Airlines extends MHflypass Malaysia and MHshuttle ranges to Firefly

23 June 2022 The transport ministry (MoT) will discuss with stakeholders to work out reasonable fares for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), which is … Continue reading Transport ministry to come up with ‘people-friendly’ fares for ECRL

23 June 2022 Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines (JAL) have expanded their codeshare operations following Malaysia Airlines’ recent launch of new direct flights from Kuala … Continue reading Malaysia Airlines, Japan Airlines expand codeshare route

23 June 2022 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) international traffic gets a further boost with the addition of one new foreign carrier and the recommencement … Continue reading MAHB: Recovery in sight with 6 new foreign carriers

23 June 2022 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) traffic performance for its total network of airports has gained traction in May 2022, recording the highest … Continue reading Passenger movements at Malaysia’s airports exceed seven million mark in May, highest in two years

22 June 2022 The two airlines will codeshare on Malaysian’s non-stop flights between Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo Haneda starting in August this year. On Thursday, … Continue reading Malaysia Airlines Increases Codeshare Relationship With Japan Airlines

22 June 2022 Travellers to Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) can expect a refreshed retail offer, further to a complete redevelopment of Heinemann Asia … Continue reading Heinemann Asia Pacific expands retail footprint at Malaysia’s klia2

17 June 2022 Malaysia’s low-cost airline AirAsia X is bringing back its London to Kuala Lumpur route after a decade waiting in the wings. First … Continue reading AirAsia X is bringing back low-cost London to Malaysia flights after a decade long absence

17 June 2022 Two new express feeder bus routes will be added to accommodate travel demands along the Kelana Jaya LRT line. In a statement, … Continue reading Two new express feeder bus routes between Kelana Jaya LRT line stations begin June 17

17 June 2022 Prasarana Malaysia Bhd’s commuting app, PULSE, received an upgrade that makes it easier for customers to locate places offering discounts or freebies, … Continue reading Revitalising the PULSE of public transport

17 June 2022 Train frequencies along the Kelana Jaya LRT line are expected to improve by August as more trainsets are fixed, says Datuk Seri … Continue reading Kelana Jaya LRT line will see better train frequency by then, says Wee

16 June 2022 Netizens have criticised Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s announcement that all RapidKL services will be free of charge for a month starting … Continue reading Netizens give free rides on RapidKL the thumbs down

15 June 2022 AirAsia X (AAX) is preparing to take major steps in its network recovery, as it boosts its route total to seven and … Continue reading AirAsia X Reveals Plans To Rebuild International Network

15 June 2022 Air travel in Asia is set to make a “V-shaped comeback”, budget carrier AirAsia’s parent company said Wednesday, as countries ease tough … Continue reading Asian air travel set for ‘V-shaped’ recovery: AirAsia

15 June 2022 Malaysia’s Firefly has resumed flights to Singapore’s Seletar Airport, offering some passengers a canny alternative to using Changi. Passenger flights to and … Continue reading Passenger Flights Return To Singapore’s Seletar Airport

15 June 2022 Ericsson has commissioned a new facility at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) that will expand its regional distribution capacity as well … Continue reading Ericsson commissions new regional hub at KLIA

14 June 2022 InNature Bhd, which operates The Body Shop (TBS) stores in Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia, anticipates better earnings from the second quarter onwards, … Continue reading InNature expects to bounce back from weak 1Q on stronger mall traffic

14 June 2022 Swedish telecommunications giant Ericsson has commissioned a new facility at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) which will expand its regional distribution capacity … Continue reading Ericsson sets up distribution centre at KLIA to provide faster support for 5G networks in Asia Pacific