Batik Air adds second route to Pakistan
7 September 2023 – Batik Air Malaysia adds second route to Pakistan, launching a new Kuala Lumpur-Karachi route commencing 31 October… Continue reading Batik Air adds second route to Pakistan
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7 September 2023 – Batik Air Malaysia adds second route to Pakistan, launching a new Kuala Lumpur-Karachi route commencing 31 October… Continue reading Batik Air adds second route to Pakistan
7 September 2023 – For an unprecedented eighth consecutive year, AirAsia took home the title, “Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline”… Continue reading AirAsia clinches eighth consecutive ‘Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline’
7 September 2023 – AirAsia continued its winning streak at this year’s World Travel Awards 2023, beating more than 10 other airlines… Continue reading AirAsia wins big at World Travel Awards 2023
7 September 2023 – Tune hotel KLIA – klia2 and the Chow Kit clinch Asia and Malaysia’s best at the World Travel Awards in the hospitality sector… Continue reading Tune hotel KLIA – klia2 and the Chow Kit clinch Asia and Malaysia’s best at the World Travel Awards
7 September 2023 – Philippines was named ‘Asia’s Leading Dive Destination’ for the fifth consecutive year at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Ceremony 2023… Continue reading Philippines named ‘Asia’s leading dive destination’ once again
5 September 2023 – AirAsia X (AAX) welcomed the resumption of its highly anticipated second direct destination in India, from Amritsar to Kuala Lumpur yesterday… Continue reading AirAsia X Amritsar-Kuala Lumpur flights return to the skies
4 September 2023 – Governance, Integrity and Anti-Corruption Research Conference on Wednesday and Thursday aims to create a Madani society free of corruption… Continue reading Creating a Madani society free of graft
2 September 2023 – Malaysia Airlines is expanding its connectivity in India with three new India routes set to be introduced in the coming months… Continue reading Malaysia Airlines adds three new India routes
1 September 2023 – Malaysia Airlines is currently working with eight catering firms for its in-flight meals following the end of its partnership with Brahim’s… Continue reading Malaysia Airlines now works with eight in-flight catering firms
1 September 2023 – On the first day of Malaysia Airlines’ transition to self-catering, some reports of flight delays from disgruntled passengers have surfaced… Continue reading Malaysia Airlines apologises to passengers for flight delays
31 August 2023 – Embarking on a journey that spans cultural connections, Malaysia Airlines is set to etch a new chapter to launch direct flights to Amritsar… Continue reading Malaysia Airlines to launch direct flights to Amritsar, linking Kuala Lumpur & the Golden City
29 August 2023 – Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) has announced that they are reopening the flight check-in facilities at KL Sentral… Continue reading ERL is reopening flight check-in facilities at KL Sentral
28 August 2023 – MAHB now plans to undertake a closed tender for the project with the shortlisted bidders that Pestech had pipped for the aerotrain project… Continue reading MAHB to undertake closed tender for aerotrain project
26 August 2023 – MAHB thanks Dr Md Mahmudul Hasan for sharing his concern about the safety and health of the workers at KLIA… Continue reading KLIA cleaning contractor takes great care over safety and health of workers
Number of New Zealand tourist arrivals to Malaysia is expected to increase with the increase in flights between Kuala Lumpur and New Zealand… Continue reading New Zealand tourist arrivals to Malaysia expected to increase
25 August 2023 – Pestech in a revised schedule of earlier completion for the KLIA aerotrain project had proposed completion of the work by a consortium… Continue reading Pestech-IJM proposed earlier completion of KLIA Aerotrain project
25 August 2023 – ERL is offering special return fares via its KLIA Transit for those travelling from KL Sentral to Putrajaya Sentral Terminal… Continue reading ERL offers special return fares on Aug 31
23 August 2023 – Malaysia Airlines will have to pay up to RM129 million, excluding any goodwill, to take over Brahim’s Holdings Bhd’s in-flight catering unit… Continue reading Malaysia Airlines may take over Brahim’s catering unit for RM129 million
23 August 2023 – Batik Air continues its expansion to the Australasia region with the launch of its latest route between Auckland and Kuala Lumpur… Continue reading Batik Air commences flights between Auckland and Kuala Lumpur via Perth
23 August 2023 – A travel credit card may just set you up for a smooth, unforgettable trip. While you gather experiences, let it collects the miles… Continue reading A journey of many miles begins with a single travel credit card
22 August 2023 – The plan to turn the Subang Airport into a city and regional airport could be held back, even though it has received the government approval… Continue reading Subang Airport Regeneration Plan may face delays despite government approval
21 August 2023 – Four companies, including MMC Corp Bhd and MRCB, could be in the running for the KLIA aerotrain replacement programme… Continue reading MMC Corp and MRCB could be next KLIA aerotrain contractor
21 August 2023 – Malaysia Airlines is slowly restoring capacity to Hong Kong and it recently upgraded Kuala Lumpur-Hong Kong from daily to 10-weekly flights… Continue reading Malaysia Airlines boosts Hong Kong route
18 August 2023 – RS Malaysia, has expanded its distribution centre in Malaysia with the launch of a new 50,000 sq. ft warehouse… Continue reading RS Malaysia expands local distribution centre
17 August 2023 – A Beechcraft Premier I aircraft carrying 8 people crashes while attempting to land at at Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport, Malaysia… Continue reading Aircraft with 8 people onboard crashes while attempting to land at Subang Airport
17 August 2023 – MYAirline is offering two travel options for students in public & private higher institutions via FLYsiswa and MYAirline Students’ programme… Continue reading MYAirline offers more travel options for students
16 August 2023 – Airport spa service company Be Relax has unveiled its first location in Malaysia at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2… Continue reading Be Relax reveals first spa at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
16 August 2023 – MAHB has terminated the contract awarded to Pestech International Bhd to undertake the new aerotrain project at the KLIA… Continue reading MAHB terminates Pestech as KLIA aerotrain contractor, citing non-performance
16 August 2023 – Airport operator MAHB says Pestech’s subsidiary was found to be in material breach of its obligations under the aerotrain contract. Continue reading MAHB terminates Pestech’s RM743mil aerotrain contract due to delays
15 August 2023 – Be Relax spa opens at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and its first location in Malaysia is located in the hub’s KLIA Terminal 2… Continue reading Be Relax spa opens at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
8 August 2023 – The Kuala Lumpur International Airport has two terminals that have distinct functions, and they are served by different airlines… Continue reading Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s two terminals for different airlines
7 August 2023 – The Subang Airport redevelopment will not cannibalize Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s passenger traffic…. Continue reading Subang Airport redevelopment will not cannibalize KLIA passenger traffic
6 August 2023 – Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Batik Air will commence flights between Kuala Lumpur and the Istanbul Sabiha Gocken International Airport… Continue reading Batik Air to start new Kuala Lumpur – Istanbul service
4 August 2023 – Wan Agyl Wan Hassan calls for an independent oversight committee to monitor the implementation of the Subang airport regeneration plan… Continue reading More transparency, clarity needed on Subang airport regeneration plan
3 August 2023 – ERL has announced some minor adjustments to the KLIA Transit schedule with an additional KLIA Transit trip from Salak Tinggi to KLIA at 5am… Continue reading KLIA Transit trip from Salak Tinggi to KLIA now starts from 5am
2 August 2023 – Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the redevelopment of KL Sentral will involve privatisation, with an estimated cost of over RM1 billion… Continue reading Redevelopment of KL Sentral to involve privatisation
1 August 2023 – AirAsia has unveiled plans to increase flights to China as demand continues to accelerate, with flights between Kota Kinabalu and Hangzhou… Continue reading AirAsia Malaysia to increase flights to numerous cities in China
1 August 2023 – An aviation industry insider is questioning why almost RM300 million in taxpayer funds is required for Subang airport regeneration plan… Continue reading Why spend RM300 million for Subang airport regeneration plan
29 July 2023 – Batik Air last night said its aircraft requested for a diversion to Indonesia after a technical glitch during a flight from Australia… Continue reading Batik Air flight from Perth to KL diverts to Jakarta after technical glitch
26 July 2023 – KLIA Ekspres train frequency raised to every 20 mins from August 1 and the 1st train from KL Sentral departs 5am… Continue reading KLIA Ekspres train frequency raised to every 20 mins from August 1
25 July 2023 – TransNusa has put both of its ARJ21 aircraft into international route operations, achieving a daily utilization rate of over 7 hours… Continue reading TransNusa completes its 1st COMAC ARJ21 international route
21 July 2023 – AirAsia X has applied to be removed from the exchange’s financially distressed status after reporting three straight quarters of profit… Continue reading AirAsia seeks to exit financially distressed status as finances improve
20 July 2023 – The Immigration Department plans to initiate a stacked counter system at the KLIA to speed up processing of arrivals… Continue reading Immigration Dept plans for stacked counter system to ease congestion at KLIA
20 July 2023 – KLIA rated 5 stars by passenger whose luggage was missing, Nurul Islam shared experience on how the KLIA and Airline staff helped him… Continue reading KLIA rated 5 stars by passenger whose luggage was missing
19 July 2023 – Air China has officially commenced its direct international flight from Chengdu to KL to boost travel between China and Malaysia… Continue reading Air China launches direct flight from Chengdu to KL
17 July 2023 – Malaysia will welcome the arrival of the new Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd’s (Comac) ARJ21 aircraft at the KLIA from July 24… Continue reading TransNusa on ARJ21 aircraft flying to KLIA from Jakarta
15 July 2023 – ‘Where are Loke and Tiong?’ – Puad asks over tourists ‘packed like sardines’ issue in Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA)… Continue reading Tourists ‘packed like sardines’ issue in KLIA
15 July 2023 – I flew on the best budget airline in the world for just $100, and it turned out to be one of the most comfortable flights… Continue reading I flew on the best budget airline in the world for just $100
14 July 2023 – India is now the top market for Malaysia Airlines as the carrier has been steadily increasing operations in India… Continue reading India is now the top market for Malaysia Airlines
13 July 2023 – Minister of Home Affairs announced a new travel policy that would impact foreign travelers denied entry into Malaysia… Continue reading Malaysia’s new travel policy takes flight amid scam concerns and high-flying corruption risks
13 July 2023 – South Korean cargo carrier Air Incheon said Wednesday it has launched a new route connecting Incheon and Kuala Lumpur… Continue reading Air Incheon launches Incheon-Kuala Lumpur route
13 July 2023 – Airline companies will shoulder the responsibility of sending back travellers who have been issued a NTL as per international regulations… Continue reading Airlines to handle NTL (Not To Land) cases as per international regulations
12 July 2023 – Airline companies are responsible for sending back travelers who have been issued Not to Land (NTL) notices and not third parties… Continue reading Airline companies to handle Not to Land (NTL) travelers, no more third parties
12 July 2023 – Cabinet has agreed not to allow any private company to manage the deportation of travelers served with the “Not to Land” (NTL) notice… Continue reading Cabinet decides no more third parties to manage NTL travellers
12 July 2023 – The process of repatriating travelers issued with NTL notices will be managed by airline companies without the involvement of third party… Continue reading Repatriation of travelers issued with NTL notices to be managed by airline companies
11 July 2023 – I have travelled to 137 countries, and I have come across my fair share of very unpleasant experiences at airport immigration counters… Continue reading A good holiday experience begins at the airport
10 July 2023 – Trade and travel associations believe that while stationing MACC officers at KLIA would help deter corruption, it is a temporary fix at best… Continue reading Fix Immigration first, say trade and travel associations
10 July 2023 – Graft busters MACC is tracking down an individual who is believed to have an acted as an agent or middleman to a Chinese woman… Continue reading Graft busters MACC going after agent in ruckus
10 July 2023 – If you’re a frequent flier, seeing a Plaza Premium Lounge at an international airport is nothing too spectacular… Continue reading Those Plaza Premium Lounges you see in airports were started by a Melakan
10 July 2023 – Looking for a travel credit card to unlimited lounge access, hotel upgrades, and with maximum comfort, savings, and free trips? Continue reading Get unlimited lounge access, hotel upgrades, and more
9 July 2023 – MACC Chief Commissioner has described the alleged corruption involving Immigration officers at the KLIA as a national security issue… Continue reading MACC: Probe into KLIA case far from over
9 July 2023 – This year’s haj operation went smoothly despite facing several challenges, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department… Continue reading Mohd Na’im: Smooth haj operations this year
9 July 2023 – MACC are tracking down the person acted as an agent for the female Chinese national who tried to enter Malaysia via KLIA… Continue reading MACC tracking down agent involved in Chinese tourist incident
9 July 2023 – Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will consider a proposal to station its officers at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)… Continue reading MACC may consider stationing its officers at KLIA
8 July 2023 – MACC chief commissioner rejected a news report claiming his agency’s investigators found no corruption at the KLIA… Continue reading MACC denies stopping investigation on alleged corruption at KLIA
8 July 2023 – Low-cost Malaysian flyer MYAirline has Air Asia in its sights. It has sparked hopes for a future of very cheap Asian travel… Continue reading Low-cost Malaysian flyer MYAirline aiming to take on AirAsia
7 July 2023 – The first Batik Air Malaysia nonstop flight from Kuala Lumpur has received a warm welcome at the Adelaide Airport… Continue reading Batik Air launches nonstop Boeing 737 MAX flights to Adelaide Airport
6 July 2023 – Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced a slate of new measures that will be introduced at the country’s entry points… Continue reading Malaysia introduces measures to prevent immigration abuses at entry points
6 July 2023 – Private company responsible for handling travellers who were issued the “Not to Land” (NTL) notice at KLIA is being investigated… Continue reading Private company handling NTL travellers being probed, says Loke
6 July 2023 – Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (MACEOS) expressed concern about the recent incident at KLIA… Continue reading MACEOS worried about recent KLIA incident
6 July 2023 – MAHB said that it did not handle Not To Land (NTL) passengers at KLIA and that company is appointed by the KLIA Airline Operators Committee… Continue reading Company handling ‘not to land’ passengers appointed by airline operators committee
5 July 2023 – Home Minister today announced new safeguards against Immigration abuses at Malaysia’s entry points nationwide… Continue reading Putrajaya rolls out safeguards against Immigration abuses after minister’s KLIA stir
5 July 2023 – Two foreigners involved in a commotion with Immigration officers at the KLIA upon arrival on June 30 have returned to China… Continue reading Two foreigners in KLIA case returned to China
4 July 2023 – Recently, allegations of bribery involving Immigration and Customs officers in KLIA has become the talk of the town… Continue reading Another allegations of bribery in KLIA, MACC investigates
4 July 2023 – KLIA and five other international airports saw 3 milion international passengers pass through its doors in May 2023… Continue reading KLIA and five others handled close to 3 million international passengers in May
3 July 2023 – KLIA has joined the world’s first and only Airport Customer Experience Accreditation (ACEA) programme to ensure continuous service excellence… Continue reading KLIA gets world’s first and only ACEA accreditation, joins the likes of Abu Dhabi & Hong Kong airports
3 July 2023 – Prime Minister said his surprise visit to the KLIA yesterday was aimed at raising the credibility and integrity of the Immigration Department… Continue reading Visit to KLIA aims to protect immigration’s integrity
3 July 2023 – Prime Minister expressed satisfaction with the overall performance of the immigration staff at KLIA during his surprise visit yesterday… Continue reading Most immigration staff at KLIA doing their jobs well, says PM
3 July 2023 – Recent spot check by Minister of Tourism at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) ought to be praised instead of criticised… Continue reading Tourism minister deserves praise, not brickbats for KLIA spot check, says Sarawak Pakatan secretary
2 July 2023 – Immigration and customs services must be improved at KLIA to cater to travellers entering and leaving the country, says Prime Minister… Continue reading Improve immigration, customs at KLIA, says Anwar
2 July 2023 – Prime Minister today made a surprise visit to the Customs and Immigration officers of Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s (KLIA) Terminal 1… Continue reading PM Anwar makes surprise visit to Customs and Immigration officers at KLIA
2 July 2023 – Operations at Malaysia’s entry points can be improved, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said in a Facebook post on Sunday… Continue reading Operations at Malaysia’s entry points can be improved, says PM Anwar
1 July 2023 – MACC will probe claims of the alleged “culture of corruption” by immigration officers in handling foreign travelers at the KLIA… Continue reading MACC to probe alleged culture of corruption of immigration officers at KLIA
1 July 2023 – MyBHA said tourism minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing’s assistance of a foreign visitor at the KLIA will boost tourists’ confidence… Continue reading Hoteliers’ group backs tourism minister in KLIA controversy
1 July 2023 – All Cabinet members have security passes enabling them to enter restricted areas at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)… Continue reading Transport minister says Tiong has clearance to be in restricted areas at KLIA
30 June 2023 – Transport Ministry has entrusted the authorities to conduct a detailed investigation into an incident at the KLIA… Continue reading Loke seeks detailed investigation into KLIA Terminal 1 incident
30 June 2023 – Cuepacs hopes that a full investigation will be conducted on a minister, who allegedly breached security protocols at the KLIA… Continue reading Cuepacs calls for probe into minister’s alleged breach of security protocols at KLIA
30 June 2023 – Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has dismissed a news report claiming he forcibly entered the KLIA arrival hall to aid tourist… Continue reading Tourism minister denies barging into KLIA arrival hall unauthorised
30 June 2023 – Airport authorities are investigating an incident at the KLIA where a minister had allegedly barged into the arrival hall without a pass… Continue reading Airport authorities investigating alleged commotion by minister at KLIA
27 June 2023 – Batik Air Malaysia expands routenet and will boost flights to Taiwan and Japan during the northern winter timetable from 1 November 2023… Continue reading Batik Air Malaysia expands routenet
27 June 2023 – KLIA Terminal 1 will undergo drastic makeover in the next three years that would include upgrading the aerotrain and baggage handling systems… Continue reading Drastic makeover for KLIA Terminal 1 in next three years
26 June 2023 The budget carrier, MYAirline, flew half a million passengers just two months ago, after just four months of operations. Two months ago, … Continue reading MYAirline has already flown more than a million passengers
26 June 2023 – Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 should strive to become an aviation hub once again in the Southeast Asia region… Continue reading Transport minister challenges KLIA to be regional aviation hub again
26 June 2023 – MYAirline proudly announces the achievement of a significant milestone as it celebrates flying over 1,000,000 passengers… Continue reading MYAirline celebrates 1-million passenger milestone
26 June 2023 – The redevelopment of Subang Airport will not weaken the position of KLIA Terminal 1 as the main airport hub in Malaysia… Continue reading Redevelopment of Subang airport will not weaken main airport hub KLIA
26 June 2023 – Batik Air Malaysia launched its inaugural Kuala Lumpur-Incheon-Kuala Lumpur services on Friday, from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport… Continue reading Batik Air launches inaugural flight to Incheon
26 June 2023 – KLIA Terminal 1 will undergo drastic changes with the implementation of upgrading the aerotrain system and baggage handling system… Continue reading KLIA Terminal 1 to undergo drastic changes within three years
26 June 2023 – Transport Minister said that the country’s KLIA must improve its image and performance in order to become a regional aviation hub again… Continue reading KLIA must improve image, performance to become regional aviation hub
19 June 2023 – Subang Airport regeneration to impact KLIA, said Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) group managing director Datuk Captain Izham Ismail… Continue reading Subang Airport regeneration to impact KLIA
16 June 2023 – Business and leisure air travel sector will continue to recover throughout the year with activity poised to return to pre-pandemic levels… Continue reading Air travel sector to see continued recovery