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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.

KLIA gets world’s first and only ACEA accreditation, joins the likes of Abu Dhabi & Hong Kong airports

KLIA gets world’s first and only ACEA accreditation, joins the likes of Abu Dhabi & Hong Kong airports

3 July 2023 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has joined the world’s first and only Airport Customer Experience Accreditation (ACEA) programme to ensure continuous service … Continue reading KLIA gets world’s first and only ACEA accreditation, joins the likes of Abu Dhabi & Hong Kong airports

Anwar: Visit to KLIA aims to protect immigration’s integrity

Anwar: Visit to KLIA aims to protect immigration’s integrity

3 July 2023 Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his surprise visit to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) yesterday was aimed at raising … Continue reading Anwar: Visit to KLIA aims to protect immigration’s integrity

Most immigration staff at KLIA doing their jobs well, says PM

Most immigration staff at KLIA doing their jobs well, says PM

3 July 2023 Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed satisfaction with the overall performance of the immigration staff at KLIA Terminal 1 during his surprise visit … Continue reading Most immigration staff at KLIA doing their jobs well, says PM

Hoteliers’ group backs tourism minister in KLIA controversy

Hoteliers’ group backs tourism minister in KLIA controversy

1 July 2023 The Malaysia Budget & Business Hotel Association (MyBHA) said today Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing’s assistance of a foreign visitor at the … Continue reading Hoteliers’ group backs tourism minister in KLIA controversy

Loke seeks detailed probe into KLIA Terminal 1 incident involving minister

Loke seeks detailed probe into KLIA Terminal 1 incident involving minister

30 June 2023 The Transport Ministry has entrusted the authorities to conduct a detailed investigation into an incident at the international arrival hall of the … Continue reading Loke seeks detailed probe into KLIA Terminal 1 incident involving minister

Cuepacs calls for probe into minister’s alleged breach of security protocols at KLIA

Cuepacs calls for probe into minister’s alleged breach of security protocols at KLIA

30 June 2023 The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) hopes that a full investigation will be conducted on … Continue reading Cuepacs calls for probe into minister’s alleged breach of security protocols at KLIA

Tourism minister denies barging into KLIA arrival hall unauthorised to aid tourist

Tourism minister denies barging into KLIA arrival hall unauthorised to aid tourist

30 June 2023 Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has dismissed a news report claiming he forcibly entered the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) arrival hall … Continue reading Tourism minister denies barging into KLIA arrival hall unauthorised to aid tourist

Authorities investigating alleged commotion by minister at KLIA, says Loke

Authorities investigating alleged commotion by minister at KLIA, says Loke

30 June 2023 A minister allegedly entered the KLIA arrival hall without applying for a pass to help a Chinese national who was denied entry … Continue reading Authorities investigating alleged commotion by minister at KLIA, says Loke

Drastic makeover for KLIA Terminal 1 in next three years

Drastic makeover for KLIA Terminal 1 in next three years

27 June 2023 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 will undergo drastic changes in the next three years that would include upgrading the aerotrain … Continue reading Drastic makeover for KLIA Terminal 1 in next three years

Transport Minister challenges KLIA to be regional aviation hub again

Transport Minister challenges KLIA to be regional aviation hub again

26 June 2023 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 should strive to become an aviation hub once again in the Southeast Asia region. Transport … Continue reading Transport Minister challenges KLIA to be regional aviation hub again

Transport minister: KLIA Terminal 1 to undergo drastic changes within three years

Transport minister: KLIA Terminal 1 to undergo drastic changes within three years

26 June 2023 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 will undergo drastic changes in three years with the implementation of several efforts including upgrading … Continue reading Transport minister: KLIA Terminal 1 to undergo drastic changes within three years

KLIA must improve image, performance to become regional aviation hub: Malaysia minister

KLIA must improve image, performance to become regional aviation hub: Malaysia minister

26 June 2023 Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that it is not impossible for Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 to compete with Singapore’s … Continue reading KLIA must improve image, performance to become regional aviation hub: Malaysia minister

Transport minister: One KLIA aerotrain expected to start operating next year

Transport minister: One KLIA aerotrain expected to start operating next year

14 June 2023 One of the two Automated People Mover (APM) or aerotrain services at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA) is expected to … Continue reading Transport minister: One KLIA aerotrain expected to start operating next year

KLIA upgrade expected to start in 2026, says Transport Ministry

KLIA upgrade expected to start in 2026, says Transport Ministry

13 June 2023 The plan to upgrade the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is currently expected to start in 2026 when the terminal capacity reached … Continue reading KLIA upgrade expected to start in 2026, says Transport Ministry

MOT: KLIA upgrade expected to start in 2026

MOT: KLIA upgrade expected to start in 2026

12 June 2023 The plan to upgrade the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is currently expected to start in 2026 when the terminal capacity reached … Continue reading MOT: KLIA upgrade expected to start in 2026

MAHB to ‘clean house’ at Malaysia airports

MAHB to ‘clean house’ at Malaysia airports

3 June 2023 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has had its share of brickbats over the years, with its premier airport asset, the Kuala Lumpur … Continue reading MAHB to ‘clean house’ at Malaysia airports

Kuala Lumpur Airport installs self-bag-drop solution

Kuala Lumpur Airport installs self-bag-drop solution

2 June 2023 The ground handler of Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia, Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) has commissioned German provider Materna IPS to provide … Continue reading Kuala Lumpur Airport installs self-bag-drop solution

Crackdown on smoking at the airport

Crackdown on smoking at the airport

30 May 2023 Officers from the Selangor health department sweep the airport, checking for those who flout Malaysia’s smoking regulations. Enforcement personnel from the Selangor … Continue reading Crackdown on smoking at the airport

American citizen fined RM4,000 for possession of bullets at KLIA

American citizen fined RM4,000 for possession of bullets at KLIA

23 May 2023 An American citizen who was found in possession of three rounds of ammunition without a valid permit at the KL International Airport … Continue reading American citizen fined RM4,000 for possession of bullets at KLIA

It’s Official: KLIA & klia2 Now Renamed To KLIA Terminal 1 & Terminal 2

It’s Official: KLIA & klia2 Now Renamed To KLIA Terminal 1 & Terminal 2

23 May 2023 It was announced in February that KLIA and klia2 may be renamed. If you’ve been travelling or are planning your holidays, take … Continue reading It’s Official: KLIA & klia2 Now Renamed To KLIA Terminal 1 & Terminal 2

KLIA Gears Towards Regaining Top Tier Global Rankings With STARdesk and EZbagz

KLIA Gears Towards Regaining Top Tier Global Rankings With STARdesk and EZbagz

22 May 2023 As part of efforts to regain top tier global rankings, KL International Airport (KLIA) is enhancing guest experience at the airport by … Continue reading KLIA Gears Towards Regaining Top Tier Global Rankings With STARdesk and EZbagz

Singapore Travellers Recommended To Use Immigration Autogates At KLIA, Submit Arrival Card In Advance

Singapore Travellers Recommended To Use Immigration Autogates At KLIA, Submit Arrival Card In Advance

19 May 2023 Travellers From 10 Countries Including Singapore Recommended To Use Autogates At KLIA. An arrival card should be completed and submitted within 3 … Continue reading Singapore Travellers Recommended To Use Immigration Autogates At KLIA, Submit Arrival Card In Advance

MAHB: Aerotrain replacement underway, one rail line on track to operate next year

MAHB: Aerotrain replacement underway, one rail line on track to operate next year

12 May 2023 The aerotrain replacement programme at the main terminal of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is underway, with one rail line expected to … Continue reading MAHB: Aerotrain replacement underway, one rail line on track to operate next year

‘Bird of M’sia’ takes flight in KLIA

‘Bird of M’sia’ takes flight in KLIA

7 May 2023 A student project that began in 2021 came to completion recently with the real-life installation of a structure in Kuala Lumpur International … Continue reading ‘Bird of M’sia’ takes flight in KLIA

Major facelift imperative for KLIA

Major facelift imperative for KLIA

3 May 2023 Letter from RYAN P WHILE travelling via KLIA Terminal 1 recently, I was dismayed to see the airport in dire need of … Continue reading Major facelift imperative for KLIA

Malaysia Airlines: Passengers advised to be at KLIA at least four hours ahead of departure time during Raya season

Malaysia Airlines: Passengers advised to be at KLIA at least four hours ahead of departure time during Raya season

17 April 2023 The Hari Raya holiday is just around the corner and most Malaysians will be making their way back to their respective hometowns. … Continue reading Malaysia Airlines: Passengers advised to be at KLIA at least four hours ahead of departure time during Raya season

TransNusa flies Jakarta-KL-Jakarta starting April

TransNusa flies Jakarta-KL-Jakarta starting April

6 April 2023 Indonesian carrier TransNusa is stepping into the Malaysian commercial aviation industry with two daily flights to Kuala Lumpur starting April 14. TransNusa … Continue reading TransNusa flies Jakarta-KL-Jakarta starting April

Take a trip down memory lane with P Ramlee at KLIA

Take a trip down memory lane with P Ramlee at KLIA

5 April 2023 Until May 31, relive the life and works of one of Malaysia’s greatest entertainers through artefacts, photography booths, and other novelties at … Continue reading Take a trip down memory lane with P Ramlee at KLIA

Hearts soar at plane spotter paradise

Hearts soar at plane spotter paradise

1 April 2023 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is quickly gaining recognition as a plane spotter’s paradise. A group of such enthusiasts, who love to … Continue reading Hearts soar at plane spotter paradise

Malaysia hopes major revamp will put KLIA back among world’s top 10 airports by 2028

Malaysia hopes major revamp will put KLIA back among world’s top 10 airports by 2028

24 March 2023 Malaysia’s main airport, the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), is getting a major revamp to tackle operational snags and upgrade its facilities, … Continue reading Malaysia hopes major revamp will put KLIA back among world’s top 10 airports by 2028

Loke: MAHB to pay for KLIA rebranding

Loke: MAHB to pay for KLIA rebranding

22 March 2023 The government is not spending any money for the rebranding of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), the Dewan Rakyat heard today. … Continue reading Loke: MAHB to pay for KLIA rebranding

Make KLIA great again: Loke eyes getting airport on Skytrax Top 10 list

Make KLIA great again: Loke eyes getting airport on Skytrax Top 10 list

20 March 2023 Acknowledging the problems at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the airport must be restored to its … Continue reading Make KLIA great again: Loke eyes getting airport on Skytrax Top 10 list

Updated working hours for Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s passport office

Updated working hours for Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s passport office

16 March 2023 The office will be closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) passport office is now running … Continue reading Updated working hours for Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s passport office

KLIA: A gateway to disappointment

KLIA: A gateway to disappointment

14 March 2023 Letter by RP1 As a frequent traveller, I have always believed that airports are a gateway to a country’s culture and hospitality. … Continue reading KLIA: A gateway to disappointment

Long lines, neglected loos: Malaysian associations urge facelift for KL airport to draw tourists

Long lines, neglected loos: Malaysian associations 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, players in tourism and hospitality say Kuala Lumpur International … Continue reading Long lines, neglected loos: Malaysian associations urge facelift for KL airport to draw tourists

KLIA in need of major facelift

KLIA in need of major facelift

8 March 2023 From long immigration lines and luggage waiting times to the now out-of-commission aerotrains, players in tourism and hospitality say KLIA needs a … Continue reading KLIA in need of major facelift

More shuttle buses to ensure smooth transport, better services at KLIA, says Loke

More shuttle buses to ensure smooth transport, better services at KLIA, says Loke

7 March 2023 There will be no increase in the passenger service charge (PSC) or airport tax nationwide this year, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke, … Continue reading More shuttle buses to ensure smooth transport, better services at KLIA, says Loke

More shuttle buses to ensure smooth transport, better services at KLIA, says Loke

More shuttle buses to ensure smooth transport, better services at KLIA, says Loke

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 … Continue reading More shuttle buses to ensure smooth transport, better services at KLIA, says Loke

Service now halted, Loke says KLIA aerotrains at end of lifespan and will take two years to replace

Service now halted, Loke says KLIA aerotrains at end of lifespan and will take two years to replace

3 March 2023 The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) aerotrains have reached the end of their lifespans and will take two years to replace, Transport … Continue reading Service now halted, Loke says KLIA aerotrains at end of lifespan and will take two years to replace

Foreigners can use autogate at KLIA for faster clearance, Dewan Rakyat told

Foreigners can use autogate at KLIA for faster clearance, Dewan Rakyat told

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 … Continue reading Foreigners can use autogate at KLIA for faster clearance, Dewan Rakyat told

KLIA Autogate system facilities now open for foreigners

KLIA Autogate system facilities now open for foreigners

27 February 2023 The Autogate system facilities at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) which previously was limited to Malaysians, will now be open to foreigners … Continue reading KLIA Autogate system facilities now open for foreigners

Only citizens of 10 countries allowed to use KLIA autogates, says Home Minister

Only citizens of 10 countries allowed to use KLIA autogates, says Home Minister

27 February 2023 Subsequent assessments will be done to evaluate the need of allowing more countries to use the autogate facilities at the Kuala Lumpur … Continue reading Only citizens of 10 countries allowed to use KLIA autogates, says Home Minister

Travellers from Singapore among those who can use autogate facilities at Malaysia’s KL airport

Travellers from Singapore among those who can use autogate facilities at Malaysia’s KL airport

27 February 2023 The use of the automated entry system (autogate) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will be expanded to include travellers from “low-risk” … Continue reading Travellers from Singapore among those who can use autogate facilities at Malaysia’s KL airport

Foreigners entering Malaysia, including S’poreans, can use autogates at KLIA, KLIA2 from Monday

Foreigners entering Malaysia, including S’poreans, can use autogates at KLIA, KLIA2 from Monday

27 February 2023 Foreigners entering Malaysia, including Singaporeans, will be able to use the autogate facilities to clear immigration at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) … Continue reading Foreigners entering Malaysia, including S’poreans, can use autogates at KLIA, KLIA2 from Monday

Malaysia opens up automated immigration gates to visitors from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and 4 other countries

Malaysia opens up automated immigration gates to visitors from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and 4 other countries

1 February 2023 Effective today (Feb. 1), citizens from Australia and New Zealand can skip the immigration line for foreign passports at the Kuala Lumpur … Continue reading Malaysia opens up automated immigration gates to visitors from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and 4 other countries

Australian passports now work with e-gates at Kuala Lumpur

Australian passports now work with e-gates at Kuala Lumpur

31 January 2023 Malaysian officials say easing congestion in peak travel times is the driving force behind the change. Malaysia is now rolling out the … Continue reading Australian passports now work with e-gates at Kuala Lumpur

SSP opens Malaysia’s first Jamie Oliver restaurant at Kuala Lumpur International Airport

SSP opens Malaysia’s first Jamie Oliver restaurant at Kuala Lumpur International Airport

30 January 2023 SSP Malaysia has opened the first restaurant in the country from celebrity chef and restaurateur Jamie Oliver at Kuala Lumpur International Airport … Continue reading SSP opens Malaysia’s first Jamie Oliver restaurant at Kuala Lumpur International Airport

KLIA E-Gates Open To S’poreans & Travellers From 6 Other Countries To Ease Congestion, Effective 1 Feb

KLIA E-Gates Open To S’poreans & Travellers From 6 Other Countries To Ease Congestion, Effective 1 Feb

29 January 2023 Automated Clearance Gates At KLIA Open To Visitors From 7 Countries, Including Singapore After offering Singaporeans access to e-gates at Johor checkpoints, … Continue reading KLIA E-Gates Open To S’poreans & Travellers From 6 Other Countries To Ease Congestion, Effective 1 Feb

Visitors from 7 countries including S’pore can use KLIA automated clearance from Feb. 1: M’sia Home Affairs minister

Visitors from 7 countries including S’pore can use KLIA automated clearance from Feb. 1: M’sia Home Affairs minister

29 January 2023 Starting from Feb. 1, visitors, including those from Singapore, flying into Kuala Lumpur will be able to use the automated gates at … Continue reading Visitors from 7 countries including S’pore can use KLIA automated clearance from Feb. 1: M’sia Home Affairs minister

Can’t Remember Where You Parked Your Car In KLIA? This Tracking Device Knows Where It Is

Can’t Remember Where You Parked Your Car In KLIA? This Tracking Device Knows Where It Is

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

KLIA, Langkawi Airport retain position as world’s best airports

KLIA, Langkawi Airport retain position as world’s best airports

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

KLIA and Langkawi are world’s best in Q3 2022 airport survey

KLIA and Langkawi are world’s best in Q3 2022 airport survey

30 November 2022 KL International Airport (KLIA) and Langkawi International Airport (LGK) retained their positions as the world’s best airports by achieving perfect scores of … Continue reading KLIA and Langkawi are world’s best in Q3 2022 airport survey

KLIA and Langkawi International Airport retain positions as world’s best airports

KLIA and Langkawi International Airport retain positions as world’s best airports

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

MAHB’s unit given developmental rights to develop KLIA Aeropolis land

MAHB’s unit given developmental rights to develop KLIA Aeropolis land

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

KLIA Aeropolis carved out of KLIA operating agreement; gets long-term land lease of 99 years

KLIA Aeropolis carved out of KLIA operating agreement; gets long-term land lease of 99 years

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

Autogate system extended to foreigners to ease congestion at KLIA, says Hamzah

Autogate system extended to foreigners to ease congestion at KLIA, says Hamzah

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

Kuala Lumpur International Airport looks to implement cargo community system

Kuala Lumpur International Airport looks to implement cargo community system

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

KLIA to be testing ground for new airport digital platform

KLIA to be testing ground for new airport digital platform

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

Autogate system at KLIA extended to long-term visit pass holders from Nov 15

Autogate system at KLIA extended to long-term visit pass holders from Nov 15

16 November 2022 The use of the automated entry system (autogate) at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is open to foreigners who hold a … Continue reading Autogate system at KLIA extended to long-term visit pass holders from Nov 15

Autogate system facilitates the entry of foreigners into Malaysia

Autogate system facilitates the entry of foreigners into Malaysia

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

Foreigners with long-term passes can now use Immigration’s KLIA autogate system

Foreigners with long-term passes can now use Immigration’s KLIA autogate system

15 November 2022 The Immigration Department has extended the use of its autogate entry system at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to foreigners holding long-term … Continue reading Foreigners with long-term passes can now use Immigration’s KLIA autogate system

KLIA to extend automated entry system use to foreigners

KLIA to extend automated entry system use to foreigners

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

Automated entry system at KLIA to be extended to foreigners

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 (autogate) … Continue reading Automated entry system at KLIA to be extended to foreigners

Automated entry system at KLIA to be extended to foreigners — Immigration DG

Automated entry system at KLIA to be extended to foreigners — Immigration DG

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

Wee: KLIA an expanding hub for Asia-Pacific region

Wee: KLIA an expanding hub for Asia-Pacific region

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

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