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Private collaborations most welcome for better transportation landscape, says Loke

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 Loke Siew Fook said he believed that private companies have the ability to improve the transportation landscape especially by taking advantage of the digital platforms. Loke also said in the … Continue reading Private collaborations most welcome for better transportation landscape, says Loke

Are all parties on the same page in welcoming tourists?

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 special committee comprising government agencies and ministries had been set up to ensure smoother operations at various entry points into the country. This is in view of Visit Malaysia 2020 … Continue reading Are all parties on the same page in welcoming tourists?

Government, Mavcom look headed on a collision course

29 October 2019 THE signs are unmistakeable — the government is on a collision course with the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom). And with that comes renewed and unwelcome uncertainty for Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) shareholders. At an investors’ forum in Kuala Lumpur last Thursday, Transport Minister Anthony Loke gave those in attendance a couple … Continue reading Government, Mavcom look headed on a collision course

MAHB targets 3 new airlines in 2020

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) in 2020 as the airport continues to boost its connectivity to become an aviation hub in the region. Transport Minister Anthony Loke, in a recent written parliamentary reply, said the … Continue reading MAHB targets 3 new airlines in 2020

Loke: Special committee to resolve congestion at airports

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 solve the issue and various other related problems. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the committee, comprising government agencies and ministries, would be tasked to ensure a smoother operation at various … Continue reading Loke: Special committee to resolve congestion at airports

F&S Holdings takes control of Philippines AirAsia

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 acquiring a 15.7% stake from Antonio Cojuangco’s vehicle TNR Holdings, English-language Philippine Daily Inquirer Business has reported. The Romeros’ business already held a 44.4% stake prior to the acquisition. F&S … Continue reading F&S Holdings takes control of Philippines AirAsia

Transport Ministry in legal quandary over PSC cut

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 Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), to destinations beyond Asean on Oct 1. Mere days before the lower airport tax — also known as passenger service charge (PSC) — takes effect, the … Continue reading Transport Ministry in legal quandary over PSC cut

Déjà vu as full-service carriers again seek PSC equalisation at KLIA and klia2

7 September 2019 In a repeat of events three years ago, major scheduled airlines operating out of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) are once again calling for the passenger service charge (PSC) at klia2 to be the same as that at KLIA to promote a level playing field. In a Sept 5 letter addressed … Continue reading Déjà vu as full-service carriers again seek PSC equalisation at KLIA and klia2

Loke: PSC cut not temporary

4 September 2019 Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the lowering of passenger service charge or PSC for international travellers flying beyond Asean from klia2 and other airports, other than the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), is “not temporary”, and “should not be disputed”. “It is not temporary. When it (PSC cut) was announced … Continue reading Loke: PSC cut not temporary

PSC cut ‘not temporary’ — Anthony Loke

3 September 2019 Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said today Malaysia’s proposed passenger service charge (PSC) cut for international travellers flying beyond Asean from klia2 and other airports besides the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to RM50 from RM73 is “not temporary” because the Cabinet has decided on the matter. Loke said the PSC … Continue reading PSC cut ‘not temporary’ — Anthony Loke