KLIA Terminal 1 welcomes Air Macau
10 January 2024 – KLIA Terminal 1 has welcomed the arrival of Air Macau to its long list of foreign carriers that operate out of the terminal… Continue reading KLIA Terminal 1 welcomes Air Macau
Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (klia2) Info Site
Wondering what’s the latest development at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA)? Here is a compiled list of latest news and happenings at the KLIA for your review and understanding.
10 January 2024 – KLIA Terminal 1 has welcomed the arrival of Air Macau to its long list of foreign carriers that operate out of the terminal… Continue reading KLIA Terminal 1 welcomes Air Macau
31 December 2023 – At KLIA, every store has been meticulously curated to pamper passengers with diverse dining and retail delights… Continue reading Diverse dining and retail delights at KLIA
26 December 2023 – KLIA has achieved Level 2 accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI) for its customer service standards… Continue reading KLIA gets Level 2 accreditation from ACI for exceptional customer experience
25 December 2023 – KLIA achieved another milestone by being accredited for outstanding customer experience service standards by the ACI. Continue reading KLIA accredited by ACI for outstanding airport customer experience
20 December 2023 – The implementation of new biometric facial recognition system called EZPaz and self-bag drop facility EZBagz will elevate your journey at KLIA… Continue reading Elevate your journey at KLIA with EZPaz and EZbagz
1 December 2023 Implementation of the visa liberalisation plan from Dec 1 has prompted the Immigration department to add 14 immigration counters in Kuala Lumpur … Continue reading Immigration counters increased in KLIA to accommodate more tourists
4 November 2023 – Malaysia’s first shipment of humanitarian aid for Palestinians weighing 20 tonnes including medical supplies departed for Egypt tonight… Continue reading Malaysia’s first shipment of humanitarian aid for Palestinians departs today
22 October 2023 – The first set of the automated Aerotrain for the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has reached 90% completion… Continue reading First set of KLIA Aerotrain reaches 90% completion – Loke
17 October 2023 – MAHB has moves to lift KLIA to new heights by embarking on digitalisation initiatives to boost its efficiency & improve customer experience. Continue reading Moves to lift KLIA to new heights
30 September 2023 – The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) foiled an attempt to smuggle 61 kilogrammes of drugs at KLIA Air Cargo Terminal… Continue reading Attempt to smuggle 61kg of drugs at KLIA foiled
25 September 2023 – Malaysia has been recognized for having Asia’s most connected airport. The airport is also ranked 4th globally in international connectivity… Continue reading Megahubs 2023: Malaysia has Asia’s most connected airport
23 September 2023 – Among the top 20 mega hubs in terms of flight connectivity in 2023, seven airports are in the Asia-Pacific region… Continue reading Ten largest mega hubs in Asia-Pacific in 2023
20 September 2023 – OAG ranked Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) fourth among the most connected airports in its “Megahubs 2023” list… Continue reading KLIA named most connected airport in Asia Pacific
20 September 2023 – The Jungle Boardwalk in KLIA lets you relax & unwind, it is a hidden gem for natural healing before that long-haul flight. Continue reading This hidden Jungle Boardwalk in KLIA lets you relax & unwind
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 – 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 – 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 – 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
14 June 2023 – One of the two Automated People Mover (APM) or aerotrain services at KLIA is expected to start operating next year… Continue reading One KLIA aerotrain expected to start operating next year
13 June 2023 – KLIA upgrade is currently expected to start in 2026 when the terminal capacity reached 90 per cent, the Ministry of Transport said… Continue reading KLIA upgrade expected to start in 2026, says Transport Ministry
12 June 2023 – KLIA upgrade is currently expected to start in 2026 when the terminal capacity reached 90 per cent, the Ministry of Transport said… Continue reading MOT: KLIA upgrade expected to start in 2026
3 June 2023 – MAHB acknowledges that not just KLIA, other Malaysia airports are also in need of a revamp but resources are limited… Continue reading MAHB to ‘clean house’ at Malaysia airports
2 June 2023 – Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) has commissioned German provider Materna IPS to provide a self-bag-drop (SBD) solution at KLIA… Continue reading Kuala Lumpur Airport installs self-bag-drop solution at KLIA
31 May 2023 – The following are 10 of the world’s largest airports that offer passengers more than just boarding gates and comfortable waiting lounges… Continue reading 10 of the world’s largest airports and where to find them
30 May 2023 – Checks at klia2 airport in Sepang are performed under Ops Mega Bersepadu, an initiative to monitor public compliance with smoking regulations… Continue reading Crackdown on smoking at the airport for compliance with smoking regulations
23 May 2023 – An American citizen who was found in possession of three rounds of ammunition without a valid permit at the KLIA was fined RM4,000… Continue reading American citizen fined RM4,000 for possession of bullets at KLIA
23 May 2023 – It was announced in February that KLIA and klia2 may be renamed. They are now renamed to KLIA Terminal 1 & KLIA Terminal 2… Continue reading It’s official: KLIA & klia2 now renamed to KLIA Terminal 1 & KLIA Terminal 2
22 May 2023 – KLIA is enhancing guest experience by introducing a new feedback management platform, STARdesk, and self-service bag drop facility, EZBagz.. Continue reading KLIA gears towards regaining top tier global rankings with STARdesk and EZbagz
19 May 2023 – Travelers from 10 countries including Singapore recommended to use Immigration Autogates at KLIA. An arrival card should be completed too… Continue reading Singapore travelers recommended to use Immigration Autogates at KLIA
12 May 2023 – The aerotrain replacement at the KLIA is underway, with one rail line expected to be up and running by June 2024… Continue reading Aerotrain replacement at KLIA underway, one rail line on track to operate next year
7 May 2023 – A student project that began in 2021 came to completion recently with the real-life installation of a structure in KLIA… Continue reading Student project ‘Bird of M’sia’ takes flight in KLIA
3 May 2023 – It is imperative that a major facelift imperative for KLIA is implemented promptly to improve the experience of passengers using KLIA… Continue reading Major facelift imperative for KLIA
17 April 2023 – Passengers advised to be at KLIA at least four hours ahead of departure time during Hari Raya Holiday season, advised Malaysia Airlines… Continue reading Be at KLIA at least 4 hours ahead of departure time during Hari Raya Holiday
6 April 2023 – Indonesian carrier TransNusa is stepping into the Malaysian commercial aviation industry with two daily flights to Kuala Lumpur… Continue reading Indonesian carrier TransNusa flies Jakarta-KL-Jakarta starting April
5 April 2023 – Until May 31, relive the life and works of P Ramlee and other novelties, at the ‘Hanya Dikau’ exhibition at KLIA… Continue reading Take a trip down memory lane with P Ramlee at KLIA
1 April 2023 – Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is quickly gaining recognition as a plane spotter’s paradise as MY Elites and KFAI members get busy… Continue reading Hearts soar at plane spotter’s paradise
24 March 2023 – KLIA is getting a major revamp to tackle operational snags and upgrade its facilities with hopes of climbing back to the top 10 by 2028… Continue reading Malaysia hopes major revamp will put KLIA back among world’s top 10 airports by 2028
22 March 2023 – The government is not spending any money for the rebranding of the KLIA and MAHB is to pay for KLIA rebranding… Continue reading Loke: MAHB to pay for KLIA rebranding
20 March 2023 – Acknowledging the problems at KLIA, Transport Minister said the airport must be restored to its former glory and “Make KLIA Great Again”… Continue reading Make KLIA great again: Loke eyes getting airport on Skytrax Top 10
16 March 2023 – Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) passport office is now running on updated working hours… Continue reading Updated working hours for Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s passport office
14 March 2023 – As a frequent traveler, I have always believed that airports are a gateway to a country’s culture and hospitality… Continue reading KLIA should be a gateway to a country’s culture and hospitality
8 March 2023 – Players in tourism and hospitality say Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) needs a serious revamp to attract more tourists… Continue reading Players in tourism and hospitality urge facelift for KL airport to draw tourists
8 March 2023 – From long immigration lines and luggage waiting times to the now out-of-commission aerotrains, KLIA needs a major facelift… Continue reading KLIA in need of major facelift
7 March 2023 – On the suspension of aerotrain at KLIA Terminal 1, Loke said the ministry was discussing various options to improve services at KLIA… Continue reading More shuttle buses to ensure smooth transport, improve services at KLIA
7 March 2023 – More shuttle buses will be provided to ensure a seamless transition of passengers from the satellite building to the main terminal at KLIA… Continue reading More shuttle buses to ensure smooth transport, better services at KLIA
3 March 2023 – KLIA aerotrains have reached the end of their lifespans and will take two years to replace, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said today… Continue reading Loke says KLIA aerotrains at end of lifespan and will be replaced
27 February 2023 – The option to use the autogate facility will be extended to foreigners from low-risk countries in order to ease congestion at the KLIA… Continue reading Foreigners from low-risk countries can use autogate at KLIA for faster clearance
27 February 2023 – The Autogate system facilities at Kuala Lumpur International Airport KLIA will now be open to foreigners from the low-risk and G7 countries… Continue reading KLIA Autogate system facilities now open for foreigners
27 February 2023 – Only citizens of 10 countries allowed to use KLIA autogates, subsequent assessments will be done to evaluate the need of more allowance… Continue reading Only citizens of 10 countries allowed to use KLIA autogates now
27 February 2023 – The use of the automated entry system (autogate) at KLIA will be expanded to include Travelers from from Singapore and Brunei… Continue reading Travelers from Singapore among those who can use autogate facilities at Malaysia’s airports
27 February 2023 – Foreigners entering Malaysia, including Singaporeans, will be able to use the autogate facilities to clear immigration at KLIA and klia2… Continue reading Foreigners entering Malaysia can use autogates facilities at KLIA and klia2
25 February 2023 – Tourists arriving waited between one and three hours to go through immigration clearance at KLIA yesterday afternoon… Continue reading Travellers say they waited up to 3 hours for immigration clearance at KLIA
1 February 2023 – Citizens from Australia & New Zealand can skip the immigration line for foreign passports at the KLIA and use the automated immigration gates… Continue reading Malaysia opens up automated immigration gates to visitors from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and 4 other countries
31 January 2023 – Malaysia is now expanding access for Australian visitors to the automated immigration e-gates at Kuala Lumpur International Airport… Continue reading Australian passports now work with e-gates at Kuala Lumpur
30 January 2023 – SSP Malaysia has opened the first restaurant in the country from celebrity chef and restaurateur Jamie Oliver at KLIA Terminal 5 departures… Continue reading SSP Malaysia opens first Jamie Oliver restaurant at KLIA
29 January 2023 – After offering Singaporeans access to e-gates, Malaysian is set to make immigration clearance easier for visitors from more countries… Continue reading E-Gates open to Singaporeans & travellers from 6 other countries
29 January 2023 – Starting from Feb. 1, visitors, including those from Singapore, flying into Kuala Lumpur will be able to use the KLIA automated clearance… Continue reading Visitors from 7 countries can use KLIA automated clearance
30 December 2022 A life-saver for those who always forget where they park their car. We’ve all been in this situation before — where we’re … Continue reading Can’t Remember Where You Parked Your Car In KLIA? This Tracking Device Knows Where It Is
30 November 2022 KL International Airport (KLIA) and Langkawi International Airport (LGK) have retained their positions as the world’s best airports in the Airport Service … Continue reading KLIA, Langkawi Airport retain position as world’s best airports
30 November 2022 – KLIA and Langkawi International Airport (LGK) retained their positions as the world’s best airports by achieving perfect scores respectively… Continue reading KLIA and Langkawi are world’s best in Q3 2022 airport survey
30 November 2022 The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Langkawi International Airport (LGK) retained their positions as the world’s best airports by achieving perfect … Continue reading KLIA and Langkawi International Airport retain positions as world’s best airports
21 November 2022 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has sought the Malaysian government to “structure better terms” to increase domestic and foreign direct investments which … Continue reading MAHB’s unit given developmental rights to develop KLIA Aeropolis land
21 November 2022 Putrajaya has agreed to carve out the KLIA Aeropolis lands from its existing operating agreement (OA) with Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), … Continue reading KLIA Aeropolis carved out of KLIA operating agreement; gets long-term land lease of 99 years
17 November 2022 The use of the automated entry system (autogate) in the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) which has been extended to foreigners holding … Continue reading Autogate system extended to foreigners to ease congestion at KLIA, says Hamzah
17 November 2022 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is looking to an adopt an air cargo community system developed through a partnership of Kale Logistics … Continue reading Kuala Lumpur International Airport looks to implement cargo community system
16 November 2022 Dagang NeXchange Bhd’s (DNeX) subsidiary Dagang Net Technologies Sdn Bhd has signed a partnership agreement with Kale Logistics Solutions Pte Ltd to … Continue reading KLIA to be testing ground for new airport digital platform
16 November 2022 – The use of the autogate system at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is open to foreigners who hold a long-term visit pass… Continue reading Autogate system at KLIA extended to long-term visit pass holders
15 November 2022 A total of 50,769 foreigners have been refused entry into the country since April this year when the borders were opened to … Continue reading Autogate system facilitates the entry of foreigners into Malaysia
15 November 2022 – The Immigration Department has extended the use of its autogate entry system at KLIA to foreigners holding long-term visit passes… Continue reading Foreigners with long-term visit passes can now use autogate system
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
12 July 2022 – The position of the KLIA as an aviation hub has grown by offering direct connectivity to almost all parts of the Asia-Pacific region… Continue reading Wee: KLIA an expanding aviation hub for Asia-Pacific region
17 February 2022 – Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is the world’s best among airports with over 40 million passengers per annum… Continue reading KLIA among world’s best airports in Q4 2021
15 February 2022 – ADE will build integrated maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)… Continue reading Capital A’s unit Asia Digital to build MRO facilities at KLIA
29 December 2021 – Hundreds of undocumented migrants are stranded in KLIA with many unable to get the necessary approval from the immigration authorities… Continue reading Hundreds of undocumented migrants stuck in KLIA
KLIA has bagged the top spot in the global Airport Service Quality (ASQ) survey by Airports Council International (ACI). Continue reading KLIA soars to the top in global airport service quality survey
Deputy Transport Minister Abd Aziz Kaprawi said a new terminal is expected at KLIA to expand its total capacity to 100 million passengers… Continue reading KLIA to have third terminal, says Abd Aziz Kaprawi