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Grounded airlines in Malaysia take to the skies to help Covid-19 frontliners

2 April 2020 All around the world, airlines are forced to deal with the devastating effects of the ongoing global outbreak of Covid-19 which have effectively brought the travel industry to a standstill. As more countries close off their borders and restrict travel to minimise the spread of the novel coronavirus, many carriers are either … Continue reading Grounded airlines in Malaysia take to the skies to help Covid-19 frontliners

Aviation experts voice concerns on Mavcom-CAAM merger plan

24 December 2019 THE plan to merge the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) into a single regulatory body overseeing both the commercial aspects and safety standards of the industry has caused concern among some parties. The plan not only came as a surprise to many, but the explanations … Continue reading Aviation experts voice concerns on Mavcom-CAAM merger plan

‘Cabinet says yes to integrate Mavcom with CAAM’

12 December 2019 The cabinet has approved the integration of the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), according to multiple sources. “This is a move to empower CAAM, by consolidating both authorities to regulate the economic and technical aspects of the civil aviation industry,” said one source in response … Continue reading ‘Cabinet says yes to integrate Mavcom with CAAM’

AirAsia slams Mavcom over RAB’s ‘punitive elements’

8 November 2019 AirAsia Group Bhd, the largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in Asia, has once again hit out at the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom), this time over the aviation regulator’s insistence on pushing through what AirAsia claims to be certain punitive elements within its new regulatory asset base (RAB) framework. “The RAB should be a … Continue reading AirAsia slams Mavcom over RAB’s ‘punitive elements’

Mavcom’s RAB framework lacks alignment with SPV 2030: AirAsia

7 November 2019 AirAsia Group Bhd has claimed that the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) does not share the government’s Shared Prosperity Vision (SPV) 2030 to create a more equitable, high-income nation. AirAsia said Mavcom’s insistence on pushing through certain punitive elements within its new Regulatory Asset Base (RAB) framework had gone against the spirit of … Continue reading Mavcom’s RAB framework lacks alignment with SPV 2030: AirAsia

AirAsia accuses Mavcom of going against the spirit of ‘Shared Prosperity’ with new RAB framework

7 November 2019 AirAsia Group today accused the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) of going against the federal government’s Shared Prosperity Vision (SPV2030) for its insistence on pushing through certain punitive elements within its new Regulatory Asset Base (RAB) framework. AirAsia Group President (Airlines) Bo Lingam pointed out how both Mavcom and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad … Continue reading AirAsia accuses Mavcom of going against the spirit of ‘Shared Prosperity’ with new RAB framework

MAHB seen well-entrenched on rising per capita income

4 November 2019 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (Nov 1, RM8.02) Upgrade to outperform with a higher target price (TP) of RM9.50: The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) stays at 10.88%; regulated revenue per pax increased from RM42.90 to RM43.50. The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) reaffirmed the implementation of the regulatory asset base (RAB) model … Continue reading MAHB seen well-entrenched on rising per capita income

AirAsia says klia2 not all bad, can still be visitor magnet if MAHB, Mavcom ‘listen’

2 November 2019 The AirAsia Group believes the systemic inefficiencies dogging Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) could be rectified to optimise the low-cost terminal’s potential if regulators pay attention to feedback. AirAsia Berhad and AirAsia X chief executive officer Riad Asmat and Benyamin Ismail told Malay Mail in a recent interview that the country’s … Continue reading AirAsia says klia2 not all bad, can still be visitor magnet if MAHB, Mavcom ‘listen’

Analysts: RAB framework’s implementation still ontrack

2 November 2019 Analysts are positive that the Regulated Asset Base (RAB) framework is still in progress and expected to be finalised for implementation by January 1, 2020. Following a briefing by Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) on the RAB framework, the research team at Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga Research) noted that MAVCOm reaffirmed the … Continue reading Analysts: RAB framework’s implementation still ontrack

Research firms: RAB framework updates positive for MAHB

2 November 2019 Research firms are placing positive views on Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s outlook following the update on the status of Regulated Asset Base (RAB) framework where the 10.88 per cent pre-tax weighted average cost of capital (WACC) will be maintained. The update was made during analyst briefing organised by the Malaysian Aviation Commission … Continue reading Research firms: RAB framework updates positive for MAHB