Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2)
29 August 2018 WITH a third divestment abroad highly likely, 2018 appears to be the year that Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) scaled back overseas to regroup at home. The many challenges MAHB is facing domestically may explain why it is recalibrating its focus and resources back to Malaysia as, locally, the airport sector is … Continue reading Amid shifting sands, can MAHB regain lost ground?
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 and comfortable. Here’s a look at the latest technologies in Asia-Pacific airports, and new innovations ahead. SOUTH KOREA Incheon International Airport’s new Terminal 2 was opened in January in time … Continue reading Smart airports take flight
29 June 2018 If there is any fresh proposal, it will be studied by MoT and Mavcom, says minister By AFIQ AZIZ / Pic By ISMAIL CHE RUS Transport Minister (MoT) Anthony Loke (picture) said the government is not studying any proposal for a new low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT) at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport … Continue reading New proposal needed for another LCCT
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 efficiency, says former Transport Minister Tan Sri Ong Tee Keat. He said while KLIA had steadily achieved its target of being a regional hub with the ever-increasing volume of air … Continue reading KLIA needs urgent upgrading, says ex-Transport Minister
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 (MAHB) that lets users pre-plan their journey to the airport and navigate intelligently through checkpoints. This app is a comprehensive yet user-friendly airport travel guide that promises to help passengers … 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 a priority. Its managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said the allocation involved the integration of Big Data Analytics (BDA), aimed at raising the level of service as one of the … Continue reading MAHB allocates RM30 million for Airports 4.0 initiative
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 on the success of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali says KLIA has gained traction for Umrah traffic from pilgrims in … Continue reading MAHB set to make Malaysia as hub for haj, umrah travels
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 a one-month closure of KLIA Runway 3 to make way for maintenance works. MAHB spokesman said all airlines had been notified on the matter and were aware of the closure. … Continue reading MAHB ensures smooth ops at KLIA & klia2 despite brief closure of Runway 3
29 March 2018 Duty-free retailer Eraman is looking to unveil its refreshed brand by the third quarter of this year in conjunction with its 25th anniversary celebrations. Eraman aims to launch its refreshed brand by the third quarter of this year. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said strengthening the Eraman … Continue reading Building a stronger duty-free brand
27 March 2018 Duty-free and travel retail brand Eraman, under Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd, gave away a BMW 318i as the grand prize and other prizes worth over RM330,000 to 54 lucky winners of the Eraman Shopping Extravaganza – Buy & Win Contest. Tan with her brand new BMW 318i during the prize-giving ceremony for … Continue reading Woman wins Beemer after RM451 airport purchase
19 March 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) expects to kick-start its three-year expansion programme of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) main terminal next year Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s focus is on expanding the main terminal building of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and not adding another new terminal or satellite building. NST picture … Continue reading MAHB looking at expanding contact pier
15 March 2018 With Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 nearing full capacity, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is “seriously” considering to build a new terminal there over the next five years, reported the Sun Daily. MAHB Managing Director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali “We are already putting in plans but we need to talk to … Continue reading KLIA To Get New Terminal Amid Growing Number Of Air Travellers
14 March 2018 MAHB says KLIA master plan has allocated ample land to cater for more midfield terminals for KLIA and klia2, as well as another runway in the future. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd has clarified that there are no immediate plans to build a third terminal for the KL International Airport (KLIA) as reported. … Continue reading Any plans to build KLIA3 terminal are decades away, says MAHB
14 March 2018 The 60-acre (24.3ha) Subang Aerotech Park in Selangor is expected to attract over RM1 billion in investments, both locally and internationally, supporting over 5,000 jobs within the next five years, said Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali. “With some 70 aerospace companies already based within the Subang aerospace … Continue reading Subang Aerotech Park to attract over RM1b investments in five years
13 March 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is looking at developing a new terminal within five years as the current terminals, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2, approach full capacity. MAHB managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said the new terminal, to be called KLIA3, is something that the airport operator is “seriously looking … Continue reading MAHB looking at building third terminal, KLIA3
14 March 2018 Travellers departing from klia2 will be able to use the newly-installed Self-Bag Drop (SBD) facilities beginning 15 March, 2018. Passengers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport's (KLIA) second terminal, klia2, are expected to have a better and a seamless travelling experience, especially in terms of avoiding long queues at airports. "Beginning 15 March … Continue reading Passengers can use this new self-bag drop facility at klia2 starting 15 March
13 March 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is looking to develop a new terminal within the next five years as the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and the adjacent klia2 are running at maximum capacity. Managing Director, Datuk Badlisham Ghazali, said as for now, the airport operator would improve baggage handling and other systems … Continue reading Malaysia Airports looking at developing KLIA3
9 February 2018 In conjunction with the with the Chinese New year festive season, the Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has projected a surge of nearly 40% in daily passenger movement at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) from Feb 14 to Feb 18. MAHB's KLIA head of … Continue reading 40% increase in daily passenger movement at KLIA, klia2 during CNY
9 February 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is expecting to see a nearly 40% increase to 180,000 in daily passenger numbers passing through the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 in Sepang during the Chinese New Year period from Feb 14 to 18. "In catering to this surge, we will be placing more … Continue reading Passenger count to rise by 40% at KLIA over CNY
3 February 2018 Passengers spent about RM1 billion, mainly on apparel, fashion and food at airports managed by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) nationwide last year, said managing director, Datuk Badlisham Ghazali. He said some retail outlets at the airports managed by MAHB reported an increase in sales by 24 per cent last year compared … Continue reading Passengers spent RM1 billion at MAHB Airports in 2017
1 February 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) continues to elevate service standards at its flagship airport, the KL International Airport (KLIA), through a series of rapid improvement initiatives this year to improve passenger experience, according to its managing director, Datuk Badlisham Ghazali. As one of the world's busiest airport, he said these improvement initiatives were … Continue reading Malaysia Airports to elevate service standards at KLIA
2 February 2018 Passengers spent about RM1 billion, mainly on apparel, fashion and food at airports managed by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) nationwide last year, said Managing Director, Datuk Badlisham Ghazali. KLIA main terminal. Wikimedia Commons photo for illustration purposes. He said some retail outlets at the airports managed by MAHB reported an increase in sales by 24 per cent last year compared … Continue reading Passengers spent RM1 bln at MAHB airports in 2017
8 January 2018 MALAYSIA Airport Holdings Bhd (MAHB) does not expect the new airport passenger tax will impact traffic as the country continues to draw millions of tourists and locals with a rising desire to travel abroad. MAHB forecasts air travel in Malaysia to remain robust this year with a 6.3% growth Passengers flying to … Continue reading New PSC rates for KLIA2 will not impact traffic
5 January 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings said Friday it plans to raise spending to maintain and upgrade some of its overcrowded terminals even as passenger traffic growth could moderate in 2018. Expenditure could rise about 30% annually over the next three years, Managing Director Badlisham Ghazali said at a news conference. The company will expand capacity … Continue reading Malaysia Airports to spend more to upgrade facilities
6 January 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will fit 15 counters at Row V and W in the KL International Airport 2 (klia2) with self-baggage drop (SBD) facility between Jan 7 and Feb 11, 2018. “The SBD facility is Scan&Fly by SITA, a world-leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology, can be … Continue reading MAHB implements self-baggage drop in klia2
3 January 2018 A lack of staff supervision could be a reason for Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s (KLIA) poor showing on international rankings, said National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. He called for more supervision on airport staff as one area in which the airport can improve. “Poor … Continue reading KLIA facilities must be improved
24 December 2017 The decision to equalise the Passenger Service Charge (PSC) rates between the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) starting Jan 1 will not affect the arrival of international tourists in this country. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Ab Aziz Kaprawi (pix) said the PSC rate of RM73 to international … Continue reading PSC rates will not affect international tourists arrival: Aziz Kaprawi
25 December 2017 This will result in fewer visitors to Malaysia. By CY Ming It is the normal practice for airports around the world to levy the passenger service charge (PSC), also known as airport tax. But there is no PSC at train or bus stations. Why the discrepancy? Would it be better for airports … Continue reading Increasing airport tax removes incentive for foreigners to use klia2
24 December 2017 The higher international passenger service charge (PSC) of RM73 at klia2 for passengers flying to international destinations beyond the Asean region starting next year, is not to save Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd's (MAHB) financial position, its Managing Director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said. Dismissing Member of Parliament for Petaling Jaya Utara Tony Pua's … Continue reading Higher charge not to offset losses at klia2: MAHB
16 December 2017 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) remains committed to ensuring the highest level of safety and security at its airports. This is evident in the successful completion of the simulation exercise of on-ground acts of aggression, which was held yesterday in collaboration with the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) at Sandakan Airport. The … Continue reading MAHB prioritises safety, security at airports
29 November 2017 Malaysia Airports gathered around 300 of its retail, food & beverage and service partners at its eighth annual Concessionaires Conference & Awards on Tuesday, with the theme ‘Unlocking our future potential’. The event was held at the Sama-Sama Hotel at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and attracted partners from KLIA, klia2, Kota … Continue reading MAHB hosts annual Concessionaires Conference & Awards
21 November 2017 Anjung Malaysia, an area which reflects the unique Malaysian culture and flavour through the display of local architecture, products and cuisines is the latest attraction at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai at the wau demonstration after launching Anjung Malaysia at the Kuala Lumpur International … Continue reading Anjung Malaysia latest attraction at KLIA
20 November 2017 The philanthropic arm of AirAsia Group, AirAsia Foundation, has opened its first social enterprise pop-up shop at klia2, Malaysia’s budget terminal in Sepang, to provide a new platform for Asean social enterprises to market and sell their products. AirAsia Foundation launches Destination: GOOD – marketplace to support Asean social enterprises Destination: GOOD, … Continue reading Airasia foundation launches destination: good – marketplace
19 November 2017 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) plans to organise more marathons and cycling events to expose the people to the airport city and a healthier lifestyle. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) plans to organise more marathons and cycling events to expose the people to the airport city and a healthier lifestyle. Pic by … Continue reading 3,000 join MAHB’s inaugural marathon
16 October 2017 Malaysia Airports Holdings will introduce airside transfer check-in service at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and LCC terminal klia2 from next year. The new service is expected to provide greater convenience to passengers with onward international destinations as they will not be required to check out their baggage at the point of … Continue reading Airside transfer service to roll into Kuala Lumpur airports
11 October 2017 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will introduce the ’airside transfer check-in service’ at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 from next year. Passengers with other onward international destinations will no longer be required to check out their baggage at the main terminal where they arrive. — Malay Mail pic Managing … Continue reading MAHB to introduce airside transfer at KLIA, klia2 next year
8 October 2017 Ongoing collaboration with Tourism Malaysia on promotions and cooperation with domestic, regional and international airlines on passenger arrivals have contributed to the growth of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). KLIA Awards 2016 Ranked as the world’s 14th busiest airport in terms of international arrivals, KLIA is confident of breaking into the … Continue reading Sky’s the limit for KLIA
7 October 2017 AirAsia and MASkargo have defended their titles as the Airline of the Year in the passenger and cargo categories, respectively, at the 2016 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Awards tonight. KLIA Awards 2016 Both airlines were winners of the same categories last year. Emirates bagged the Foreign Airline of the Year award … Continue reading AirAsia, MASkargo Defend ‘Airline Of The Year’ Titles
3 October 2017 Malaysia Airports has partnered with online and mobile platform Alipay to offer cashless payment for Chinese travellers. Pictured at the Global Cashless Eco-System Summit 2017 were (sixth from left) En Mohammad Nazli Abdul Aziz, Senior General Manager Commercial Malaysia Airports; (tenth from left) Douglas Feagin, Senior Vice President ANT Financial; and (twelfth … Continue reading Malaysia Airports introduces Alipay cashless payment platform
26 September 2017 United States-based software solutions provider, Honeywell, has partnered Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Malaysia Airports Sdn Bhd (MASB), for a multi-million dollar airfield ground lighting control and monitoring system project. Malaysia Airports Managing Director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said the partnership would enhance the safety, capacity and efficiency of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)’s airside operations. “Honeywell’s technology will … Continue reading Honeywell partners with Malaysia Airports for work project
30 August 2017 The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 have become the first airports in Southeast Asia to have a permanent helpdesk to assist Chinese tourists. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 have become the first airports in Southeast Asia to have a permanent helpdesk to assist Chinese tourists. (Pix by MOHD … Continue reading Helpdesk for Chinese tourists in KLIA and klia2
12 August 2017 A dedicated tourist help desk will be established at both the main and low-cost terminals of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to welcome inbound visitors from China. Siew (right) with Tourism Malaysia director-general Datuk Seri Mirza Mohammad Taiyab and a representative of Tourism Malaysia to KLIA Sharim Tan discuss the Chinese … Continue reading Mandarin speaking volunteers to assist China visitors
11 August 2017 As the custodian of Malaysia’s premier gateway into the country, the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is set to place 200 Welcoming Ambassadors at key passenger touch points to provide operational and directional assistance to the incoming foreign contingents and supporters for the 2017 Kuala Lumpur SEA … Continue reading MAHB mobilises 200 ambassadors to welcome contingents, supporter
22 July 2017 MALAYSIA Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will not review its traffic growth target at the local airports it manages despite seeing a double-digit expansion in the first six months of the year. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali (centre) with Malaysia Airports (Sepang) Sdn Bhd senior general manager Zainol Mohd … Continue reading MAHB maintains 8% growth target
23 June 2017 The opposition party urges Sabah government to follow Sarawak’s lead and work with AirAsia to build a terminal for budget airlines to boost tourism. A Sabah opposition party has proposed the construction of a Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) – nearly two years after the first LCCT in Kota Kinabalu was closed … Continue reading Warisan revives LCCT idea for Sabah
16 June 2017 Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) today unveiled 131 newly-refurbished restrooms at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), completed at a cost of RM30 million. Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said the refurbished toilets in the main airport terminal are part of a first phase of upgrading works, which began in January this year and … Continue reading KLIA unveils 131 newly-upgraded restrooms
16 June 2017 MALAYSIA Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is believed to have kick-started a new project to expand the size of the contact pier building at the main terminal of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang. (File pix) Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd has kick – started a plan to expand the contact pier building … Continue reading MAHB plans expansion at KLIA
17 March 2017 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is eyeing e-commerce as a promising vehicle to drive the future growth of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said e-commerce was flourishing in this part of the world with the growing propensity among people to shop for almost everything online. “All … Continue reading MAHB eyes E-Commerce as promising vehicle for KLIA’s growth
16 March 2017 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has rolled out the KUL VIP Access for departing and arriving international passengers at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) for an exclusive end-to-gate service. MAHB Managing Director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said the KUL VIP Access, which was provided through … Continue reading MAHB launches KUL VIP access
2 March 2017 The announcement by the authorities that the KL International Airport 2 (klia2) is free of toxic substances has given confidence to passengers and other users, says Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali. He said the outcome of the airport sweep had given them such confidence without having to … Continue reading klia2 sweep boosts passenger confidence – MAHB
2 March 2017 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) expects passenger traffic from China to Malaysia to increase by nine per cent this year from 5.1 million passengers last year. MAHB managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said he was confident of this target as there was a healthy inflow of tourists from China into Malaysia. “Last … Continue reading MAHB targets 9% more China travellers
2 March 2017 The announcement by the authorities that the KL International Airport 2 (klia2) is free of toxic substances has given confidence to passengers and other users, says Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) managing director Badlisham Ghazali. He said the outcome of the airport sweep had given them such confidence without having to worry about contamination. … Continue reading MAHB confident no fear of VX after klia2 sweep
2 March 2017 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has heaved a sigh of relief that no residue of hazardous material was found during a decontamination sweep at klia2 recently. "We are very relieved with the outcome of the investigations. We have worked very closely with the police (on) this case. One of the things we … Continue reading KLIA beefs up security following Kim killing, assures it’s safe
24 February 2017 Visitors assured of safety with necessary precautions in place. Malaysia Airports has taken the necessary precautions to ensure the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) low-cost terminal is free of any traces of VX nerve agent, the poison used to kill North Korean Kim Jong Nam on Feb 13. “We have checked … Continue reading Malaysia Airports: klia2 free of VX nerve agent
24 February 2017 Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad is to work with the Immigration Department to have a system at KLIA and klia2 for Malaysian passengers to check whether they are on the travel blacklist. MAHB managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali the passengers could check whether they had been blacklisted by the Inland Revenue Board, National … Continue reading MAHB to install device at KLIA, KLIA2 to check travel blacklist
23 February 2017 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has begun its internal investigation into the leaked closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage connected to the death of Kim Jong-Nam at klia2. Its managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said he deeply regretted the incident in which the video recording was illicitly obtained and aired by the foreign media. … Continue reading MAHB Embarks On Internal Investigation Over CCTV Recording Leak
24 February 2017 TPTN, insolvency department, Inland Revenue Board to open kiosks for enquiries and debt payment from April. Malaysians will soon be able to check whether they have been barred from leaving the country for various reasons, including unpaid taxes and student loans, at the airports. Immigration department director-general Mustafar Ali said that study … Continue reading Immigration: Check travel status, settle loans at airports
24 January 2017 Within a year after its launch, the Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA (MOP) has hit its target of two million visitors. Within a year after its launch, the Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA (MOP) has hit its target of two million visitors. As one of the projects under the KLIA Aeropolis Masterplan, the premium … Continue reading Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA hits 2 million visitors, phase two by 2018
8 December 2016 MALAYSIA Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) expects to record strong fourth-quarter results this year and end the year on a positive note, encouraged by healthy passenger growth as well as airline arrivals. “We are optimistic about scoring solid results given that the fourth quarter is traditionally a good period when travel picks up,” … Continue reading MAHB expects Q4 results to soar
14 November 2016 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) targets passenger growth of 5% for 2017, driven by not only growth in its Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 numbers, but its other airports as well. MAHB managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali shared that the airport operator’s passenger growth rate is currently trending at about … Continue reading MAHB targets 5% passenger growth for 2017
10 November 2016 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) said low-cost carrier AirAsia Bhd cannot shift its entire operations to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) from klia2, as the former is almost at full capacity. MAHB managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said AirAsia had brought up the issue during a recent scheduled meeting. He said … Continue reading MAHB: AirAsia cannot move entire operations to KLIA
11 November 2016 Whis did MAHB fight to increase passenger service charge (PSC) at klia2, but now tell AirAsia it is not good to mix budget, first class carriers in KLIA? From CY Ming On Nov 2, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) extended a welcoming hand to airlines that planned to utilise either Kuala Lumpur International … Continue reading MAHB should stop spinning over KLIA, klia2
13 October 2016 Airline tycoon Tan Sri Tony Fernandes appears to have finally buried his 15-year feud with Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) when he visited its head office here for the first time today. Tan Sri Tony Fernandes (top, left) has decided to bury his 15-year feud with Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad when he … Continue reading AirAsia boss makes peace with Malaysia Airports after 15 years
2 October 2016 The passenger service charge, or more commonly known as PSC or airport tax, is the talk of the town nowadays as local reports reveal sources to say that new rates for the PSC have been approved by the Cabinet. Reformulating the PSC: Yay or nay? As rates paid by departing passengers, the … Continue reading Reformulating the PSC: Yay or nay?
15 September 2016 Managing Director Badlisham Ghazali says it is getting feedback from airlines operating at KLIA, among them Malaysia Airlines, Malindo, British Airways and Emirates. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is talking to the government and airline operators about the proposed expansion of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Managing Director Badlisham Ghazali said … Continue reading MAHB to expand parking bays at KLIA
13 September 2016 A total of US$1 billion will be spent to upgrade airports throughout Malaysia in the next five years, said Malaysian Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). MAHB: Govt to spend US$1b on airport upgrades MAHB managing director Badlisham Ghazali said Kuala Lumpur International Airport may require upgrades while other airports have "grown beyond capacity", Bloomberg reported. … Continue reading MAHB: Gov’t to spend US$1 billion on airport upgrades
12 July 2016 MAHB managing director contradicts Putrajaya by saying klia2 not a low-cost carrier terminal. By Raja Bahrin Shah Our Prime Minister is also our Finance Minister. So whatever the Government headed by the Prime Minister, who is the nation’s leader, decides should not be a cause for any confusion, right? Unfortunately, that is … Continue reading klia2: Now everyone can cry
11 July 2016 Airport operator's MD, Badlisham Ghazali, says government must also standardise passenger service charges (PSC) regardless of type of airline. Badlisham Ghazali Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) Managing Director Badlisham Ghazali said a review is long overdue on the passenger service charges (PSC) at both KLIA and klia2. Badlisham, 54, who joined MAHB … Continue reading MAHB: Passengers should pay more for KLIA, klia2 services
11 July 2016 AirAsia Founder and Group CEO Tony Fernandes is disgruntled that Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) had splurged RM4 billion to build klia2 instead of a new low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT) which costs less, and has now demanded for a new LCCT to be built. Tony Fernandes Referring to an article published in … Continue reading MAHB Built RM4 Billion klia2 So It Can Raise Airport Charges?
9 July 2016 MAHB managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said the airport operator has had to live with the two-tier passenger service charge (PSC) for the two airports for the past nine years. – File pic MAHB managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said the airport operator has had to live with the two-tier passenger service … Continue reading After RM4 billion investment, MAHB hopes new terminal fees can match
29 June 2016 AirAsia will continue to promote klia2 as the Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) with a whopping US$5mil (RM20.08mil) to be spent on its marketing campaign, said group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes. Fernandes and AirAsia chief executive officer Aireen Omar leaving after a closed door meeting with Liow. “In anticipation of more … Continue reading AirAsia to invest RM20mil to promote klia2
22 June 2016 The government insisted yesterday it will not rename Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2). Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai, in a snub to AirAsia, said its proposal to rename it as Low-Cost Carrier Terminal 2 (LCCT2) was both unnecessary and impractical. “In the International Air Transport Association, klia2 is registered … Continue reading No name change for klia2, says Liow
21 June 2016 Using another name for klia2, the official brand of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2, violates the aviation laws, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) Managing Director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said. He said the campaign carried out by low-cost carrier AirAsia to brand klia2 as LCCT2 is against the International Air Transport Association … Continue reading Using another name for klia2 violates aviation laws: MAHB
21 June 2016 MAHB managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad ‘s view is that AirAsia's plan to rebrand the klia2 hub as LCCT2 would be a violation of international aviation laws. AirAsia chief executive officer Aireen Omar had announced that the airline was going ahead in renaming klia2 as LCCT2 in all … Continue reading Malaysia Airports and AirAsia spat over Klia2 branding continues
31 May 2016 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) plans to build a skybridge to connect the main and satelite buildings of the KL International Airport (KLIA) as an alternative to using the aerotrain. Managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said the proposal is being discussed by the management of MAHB – the handler of KLIA – before tabling a working … Continue reading Skybridge to eventually replace KLIA aerotrains
24 May 2016 Malaysia yesterday launched a plan to turn hectares of empty land around the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) into an aviation hub filled with firms offering air cargo, logistics, aerospace and aviation services. Men watch Malaysia Airlines aircraft at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang, Malaysia, in this picture taken on March … Continue reading Malaysia plans new aviation hub at KLIA
23 May 2016 Malaysia launched a plan on Monday (May 23) to transform the hectares of empty land around the country's main airport in Sepang into an aviation hub by pulling in air cargo, logistics, aerospace and aviation services. People viewing Malaysia Airlines aircraft at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang, Malaysia, on March 2, … Continue reading Malaysia to build aviation hub with air cargo, logistics, etc
12 May 2016 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) today launched Airport WiFi service with two main features — free access and premium access — at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 here. Managing Director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said the service is part of more than 40 initiatives identified under the Total Airport Experience … Continue reading Free WiFi now available at KLIA and klia2
30 April 2016 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) took several steps forward by announcing its massive Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Aeropolis plan that will see large swathes of land developed. The airport operator’s busiest airport the KLIA, maybe one of Asia’s principal passenger hubs, has seen great success for more than a decade but … Continue reading MAHB’s KLIA Aeropolis landbank worth RM2 billion
12 February 2016 Malindo Air will be moving its operations to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s (KLIA) main terminal from klia2 beginning March 15, 2016. In a statement today, Malindo Air said all its flights to and from Kuala Lumpur from March 15 onwards would be departing from and arriving at the KLIA’s main terminal. … Continue reading Malindo Air to move operations to KLIA from March 15
12 February 2016 Malindo Air CEO Chandran Rama Muthy Malindo Air will move its jet operations from klia2 terminal to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) main terminal from March 15. It said on Friday the shift was to provide better service to its customers as it seeks to position itself for sustainable, long-term growth. Malindo … Continue reading Malindo Air to move jet operations to KLIA from klia2
6 January 2016 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) is a prominent Government-linked company or GLC and has been rapidly growing in tandem with the nation’s growth. Its significant shareholder, Khazanah Nasional Berhad is the country’s sovereign fund. MAHB had seen a change of guard in 2014 when Datuk Badlisham Ghazali took the helm … Continue reading MAHB: Runway to success
16 December 2015 MALAYSIA Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), which was given the mandate to oversee the operation, management and maintenance of airports in Malaysia, has come a long way since its corporatisation in 1992. Today, MAHB has the distinction of being the second largest airport group in the world in terms of passenger capacity, after … Continue reading We’ll make sure airspace management is super efficient
16 December 2015 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), the world’s second busiest airport operator group in terms of passengers handled, is ready for take-off. Post-MH tragedies, passenger growth has stabilised at realistic levels, physical infrastructure is in place and the non-aero side of the business is primed to expand, MAHB managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali … Continue reading Sky’s the limit for MAHB
9 December 2015 MALAYSIA. Malaysia Airports has launched its latest ‘Indulge & Explore’ promotional campaign at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 terminals – rewarding travellers for shopping and dining purchases. A key element in the new campaign is to promote environmental sustainability; travellers have the chance to become a volunteer in the six-day Panda … Continue reading Malaysia Airports in sustainability drive with ambitious plan
8 December 2015 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is optimistic of capturing a fair share of the travellers market in 2016, boosted by the government’s effort to relax visa restriction process. Travellers in queue to check in at klia2 Managing Director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said there were a lot of headwinds this year such as … Continue reading MAHB confident in recording more travellers in 2016
2 December 2015 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) leaves it to the Government to decide on its five-yearly review of passenger service charges (PSC), which is due next month. A lion dance was performed at the launch of the Flight Club at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang. Managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said … Continue reading MAHB leaves it to Government to decide on new passenger service charge
1 December 2015 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will conduct a study on the need for new satellite buildings at the Kuala Lumpur Airport International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 to cater for future passenger growth. Managing Director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said both airports can currently accommodate up to 35 million and 45 million passengers respectively … Continue reading MAHB to study need for new satellite buildings in KLIA, klia2
21 November 2015 Continuous maintenance by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) has reduced water retention at the apron, says its managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali. “Although it is the rainy season, we have reduced the problem (water retention), and we have put up the latest information about the maintenance programme three … Continue reading Water retention at klia2 apron reduced, says MAHB
20 November 2015 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is in talks with four airlines to begin operations at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2). Managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said MAHB expected a new airline to commence its operation by year end. He said the budget airline company would be the 11th company to … Continue reading MAHB in talks with 4 airlines to operate in klia2
14 September 2015 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) and its prodigal client AirAsia Bhd are seeking a way to bury the hatchet at a “peace dinner” to resolve months of acrimony over everything from overdue airport charges to dissatisfaction over service. The two companies have agreed to talk it all over at a dinner that … Continue reading MAHB, AirAsia in move to bury hatchet
17 August 2015 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has categorically denied that it owes AirAsia Bhd for damages due to cracking and ponding at the klia2, saying that the low-cost carrier claims as "wholly unjustified." In an announcement to Bursa Malaysia last Friday, MAHB said AirAsia's demand for RM409 million were "unsupported by any particulars … Continue reading AirAsia’s damage claims wholly unjustified, says MAHB
14 August 2015 The Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad (MAHB) has told AirAsia that the work plan to fix the ground depression problems at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) was being staggered over five years to minimise operational disruptions. The airport operator's managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said AirAsia was probably not satisfied with MAHB's … Continue reading MAHB working to fix klia2 problems
1 August 2015 Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz slammed Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) for playing down the defects at klia2, saying that MAHB was being "naive and callous" in brushing aside concerns over defects in the new budget terminal. Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, who is also senior independent non-executive chairman for AirAsia, criticises MAHB for … Continue reading Stop taking klia2 defects lightly, lives at stake
31 July 2015 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) reported a smaller net loss of RM19.88mil for the second quarter ended June 30, in line with analysts’ expectations. “We are doing well as a holding company. We are pleased with ISG’s performance. It was better than expected. The outlook still looks bright,” he said at a … Continue reading Smaller net loss for MAHB
11 June 2015 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is targeting to grow its non-aeronautical revenue contribution to 60%, managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said. Its non-aeronautical segment now contributes about 50% of group revenue, he said. “The Government wants us to grow the non-aeronautical portion for more revenue so that we can be more investment-minded. … Continue reading MAHB to beef up non-aeronautical ops
10 June 2015 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) expects to finalise by December discussions with the joint venture between UEM Construction Sdn Bhd and Bina Puri Holdings Bhd to determine the quantum of the liquidated and ascertained damages (LAD) charged to the joint venture for the delay in completing the klia2 terminal building in Sepang. … Continue reading UEM-Bina Puri JV to know damages to pay for klia2 delay
6 May 2015 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is reviewing its claims and counter-claims following the imposed liquidated and ascertained damages (LAD) on UEM-Bina Puri joint venture (JV) who were the contractors for the terminal building of klia2. “We are doing the review now and it should be completed by the end of this month. … Continue reading MAHB reviews claims
5 May 2015 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will bid for the maintenance job at the King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), its Chairman Tan Sri Wan Abdul Aziz Wan Abdullah said today. The airport operator has already been pre-qualified for the job. With klia2 airport now fully operational, Malaysia Airport Holdings is confident … Continue reading Malaysia Airport Holdings to bid for Saudi maintenance job
2 March 2015 PERKASA Jauhari Sdn Bhd, the turnkey contractor which designed and built the air traffic control tower at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (klia2), has implemented Schneider Electric’s Uniflair Precision Air Conditioning solution to keep the mission-critical equipment running at optimum. “The implementation of Schneider Electric’s Uniflair Precision Air Conditioning solutions is in … Continue reading Control tower at KLIA2 cools down with Schneider equipment