Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (klia2)
19 March 2021 The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) reported that it received a total of 428 complaints between July 1 and Dec 31, 2020 – … Continue reading Mavcom: 428 complaints in second-half of last year, 98 percent of them resolved
12 July 2020 Despite implementing aggressive cost containment measures to mitigate the impact of COVID-19, Malaysia Airports is going ahead with the replacement of its … Continue reading Malaysia Airports proceeds with mission critical upgrades at KLIA
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 … Continue reading Grounded airlines in Malaysia take to the skies to help Covid-19 frontliners
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 … Continue reading Aviation experts voice concerns on Mavcom-CAAM merger plan
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 … Continue reading ‘Cabinet says yes to integrate Mavcom with CAAM’
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 … Continue reading AirAsia slams Mavcom over RAB’s ‘punitive elements’
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 … Continue reading Mavcom’s RAB framework lacks alignment with SPV 2030: AirAsia
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 … Continue reading AirAsia accuses Mavcom of going against the spirit of ‘Shared Prosperity’ with new RAB framework
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 … Continue reading MAHB seen well-entrenched on rising per capita income
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 … Continue reading AirAsia says klia2 not all bad, can still be visitor magnet if MAHB, Mavcom ‘listen’
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 … Continue reading Analysts: RAB framework’s implementation still ontrack
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 … Continue reading Research firms: RAB framework updates positive for MAHB
1 November 2019 The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) said the government’s intention of having different passenger service charge (PSC) rates at the Kuala Lumpur International … Continue reading Different PSC at KLIA, klia2 major hurdle for RAB implementation
29 October 2019 THE signs are unmistakeable — the government is on a collision course with the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom). And with that comes … Continue reading Government, Mavcom look headed on a collision course
24 October 2019 More than 20 million passengers in Malaysia will enjoy a lower passenger service charge (PSC) following the introduction of the regulated asset … Continue reading Lower PSC for all airports, except KLIA and klia2, under new RAB
23 October 2019 More than 20 million passengers in Malaysia will enjoy a lower passenger service charge (PSC) following the introduction of the regulated asset … Continue reading All airports, except KLIA and klia2, to enjoy lower PSC under new framework, says Mavcom
22 October 2019 Low-cost carrier AirAsia Group today questioned the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) for requesting it provide documented details of congestion at klia2 immigration … Continue reading Provide proof of klia2 long lines? Not our job, AirAsia tells Mavcom
22 October 2019 The request was made after Mavcom received a letter from AirAsia in August 2019 LOW-COST carrier AirAsia Group Bhd had not responded … Continue reading No response from AirAsia on long queues at klia2, says Mavcom
21 October 2019 The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) says that it never received the details of the daily documentation requested from AirAsia Bhd, which the … Continue reading Mavcom: We never received immigration congestion files from AirAsia
18 October 2019 AirAsia Group Berhad chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes expressed disappointment with Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) for its handling of complaints … Continue reading AirAsia irked by long queues at klia2
17 October 2019 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) needs to immediately make adjustments at klia2 to address congestion at immigration counters or risk painting a … Continue reading AirAsia: Congestion at klia2 immigration counters gives country a bad image
9 October 2019 AirAsia and AirAsia X have filed a fresh legal challenge against the operator of Kuala Lumpur International Airport at the Kuala Lumpur … Continue reading AirAsia Files Court Action Against Malaysia Airports
8 October 2019 THE Ministry of Transport (MoT) may miss a Cabinet-agreed deadline to reduce airport tax for passengers departing from all airports, except Kuala … Continue reading Transport Ministry in legal quandary over PSC cut
7 October 2019 THE uncertainty over the legality of a move to reduce the passenger service charge (PSC) at all airports in Malaysia except Kuala … Continue reading All airlines, except AirAsia, hold PSC rates as they await clarity
7 October 2019 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) says it will seek the necessary legal advice after AirAsia Group Bhd and its long-haul affiliate AirAsia … Continue reading MAHB seeks legal advice on latest lawsuit by AirAsia, AAX
4 October 2019 Low-cost airlines, AirAsia Bhd and AirAsia X Bhd filed a summon of RM479.78 million against Malaysia Airports (Sepang) Sdn Bhd (MASSB) due … Continue reading AirAsia sues MASSB for RM479.78m over negligence at klia2
4 October 2019 Low-cost carrier AirAsia Bhd sued Malaysia Airports (Sepang) Sdn Bhd (MASSB), the operator of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2, on … Continue reading AirAsia sues klia2 operator for RM480m after mediation refused by Mavcom
30 September 2019 AirAsia guests will have reason to celebrate on Tuesday as it proceeds with the implementation of the reduced passenger service charge (PSC) … Continue reading AirAsia set to implement reduced PSC at klia2 from tomorrow
27 September 2019 AirAsia Group Bhd has long had a tumultuous relationship with its landlord, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). Both companies have clashed in … Continue reading Work with us and Malaysia will win, AirAsia tells MAHB and Mavcom
20 September 2019 AIRASIA Group Bhd and AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) have paid a total sum of RM41.5 million to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) … Continue reading AirAsia, AirAsia X pay RM41.5m in PSC claims to MAHB
19 September 2019 Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB) records the highest complaints from passengers for the fifth time, according to a Malaysia Aviation Commission (Mavcom) report. … Continue reading MAB records highest passenger complaints
14 September 2019 AirAsia Group Bhd has long had a tumultuous relationship with its landlord, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). Both companies have clashed in … Continue reading Work with us and Malaysia will win, AirAsia tells MAHB and Mavcom
12 September 2019 The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) today defended its functionality and reiterated that the agency over the years had amplified initiatives in benefiting … Continue reading MAVCOM defends its functionality over AirAsia’s remarks
12 September 2019 The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) reiterated that it serves all industry stakeholders in the country instead of just “one”. Its executive chairman … Continue reading Mavcom serves all not one, AirAsia boss told
12 September 2019 Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) executive chairman Dr Nungsari Radhi has come out strongly in defence of the aviation regulator’s role, saying it … Continue reading Mavcom works to benefit all in the aviation sector, not just one, says chairman
12 September 2019 The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) defended itself today following criticism from AirAsia Bhd group CEO Tony Fernandes, saying it has succeeded in … Continue reading Mavcom defends itself after fierce criticism from Fernandes
11 September 2019 The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) has imposed on AirAsia Bhd and AirAsia X Bhd a penalty of RM200,000 each for charging credit … Continue reading 2 airlines fined over MACPC breach
11 September 2019 AirAsia Group Bhd said it will take necessary actions “to preserve our interests” after Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) applied to the … Continue reading MAHB resorts to garnishee order over uncollected PSC
11 September 2019 Aviation regulator, Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom), has slapped low-cost carrier (LCC) AirAsia Group Bhd and its associate AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) with … Continue reading AirAsia, AirAsia X, MAHB fined for non-compliance
10 September 2019 AirAsia Group Bhd said it will take necessary action “to preserve our interests”, after Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) applied to the … Continue reading AirAsia, AAX served garnishee orders over uncollected PSC
10 September 2019 The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) has fined airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) RM1.179 million for failing to meet quality targets … Continue reading Mavcom fines MAHB RM1.18m, AirAsia RM400k
10 September 2019 Aviation regulator Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) slapped low cost carrier AirAsia Group Bhd and its associate AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) with a … Continue reading AirAsia, AirAsia X, MAHB slapped with fines for non-compliance
9 September 2019 AirAsia Bhd group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes (pix) has claimed that the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) has failed the … Continue reading Mavcom has failed the aviation sector, says Fernandes
4 September 2019 Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the lowering of passenger service charge or PSC for international travellers flying beyond Asean from … Continue reading Loke: PSC cut not temporary
4 September 2019 The downward revision of the Passenger Service Charge (PSC) for airports excluding Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will likely have a muted … Continue reading MAHB sees muted impact from revision in PSC
4 September 2019 The lower PSC collection for non-KLIA international flights is neutral to MAHB’s financial performance, says research house By SHAZNI ONG / Pic … Continue reading MAHB’s shares up, fuelled by expectations on new PSC rates
2 September 2019 Malaysia is creating an uneven playing field for airlines with the reduction in the passenger service charge (PSC) for destinations beyond Asean, … Continue reading PSC cut has created uneven playing field for airlines, claims IATA
30 August 2019 The Passenger Service Charge (PSC) rate for international flights at all airports in Malaysia, except for the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), … Continue reading PSC for international flights at airports other than KLIA cut to RM50 from Oct 1
16 August 2019 The Malaysian travel trade have rallied on AirAsia’s side after the airline recently launched a petition to protest against the additional RM23 … Continue reading Trade stands with AirAsia’s petition against PSC hike at klia2
13 August 2019 by SHAZNI ONG/ pic by MUHD AMIN NAHARUL THE Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) said the 2017’s passenger service charge (PSC) rate is … Continue reading PSC is interim before asset base framework implementation, says Mavcom
12 August 2019 The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) lauded Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) plan to interline Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2. Executive … Continue reading MAVCOM lauds MAHB interlining KLIA and klia2 for airlines and passengers’ convenience
12 August 2019 Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) executive chairman Dr Nungsari Ahmad Radhi wants Ministry of Finance’s collection of departure levy, starting September 2019, to … Continue reading MAVCOM wants MoF’s departure levy to fund aviation development
12 August 2019 The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) urges Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) to woo more airlines to land in Kuala Lumpur International Airport … Continue reading MAVCOM envisions more airlines land at KLIA and boost its global connectivity
6 August 2019 Low-cost carrier AirAsia Group Bhd and its associate AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) could still face financial penalties for charging its customers a … Continue reading AirAsia risks more fines for violation
3 August 2019 AirAsia Group Bhd co-founder and executive chairman Datuk Kamarudin Meranun today expressed his disappointment over the high airport tax that has been … Continue reading MAHB’s airport tax will undo Malaysia’s position as low-cost hub, AirAsia executive chairman says
1 August 2019 AirAsia Group Bhd has called on Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) to prioritise more critical operational and passenger experience issues at the … Continue reading AirAsia to MAHB: Focus on klia2 problems, instead of KLIA-klia2 integration plan
29 July 2019 by AFIQ AZIZ / pic by TMR FILE THE proposal to establish a fully integrated terminal at Malaysia’s main entry — the … Continue reading Fully connected KLIA-klia2 could face delays
26 July 2019 by SHAZNI ONG/ pic by BLOOMBERG AIRASIA Group Bhd hit back at the remarks from the Board of Airline Representatives Malaysia (BAR) … Continue reading BAR remarks are ‘inconsequential and self-serving’, says AirAsia’s Riad
25 July 2019 AirAsia Group Berhad has dismissed the comments made by a group representing the majority of airlines operating in Malaysia in the low-cost … Continue reading AirAsia dismisses airline group’s remarks on airport passenger tax
22 July 2019 It is a big relief to many, particularly Penangnites, when the federal government confirmed the project to expand the capacity of the … Continue reading Penang Airport expansion a challenge for MAHB, federal govt
20 July 2019 AIRASIA BHD and AirAsia X Bhd will be appealing against the High Court ruling which required them to pay the outstanding passenger … Continue reading Passenger service charge ruling: AirAsia, AirAsia X to appeal
18 July 2019 AirAsia will have to pay at least RM40.6 million to Malaysia Airports (Sepang) Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd … Continue reading AirAsia to pay at least RM40.6m in uncollected PSC to MAHB unit
8 July 2019 THE Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang is unlikely to join its regional peers on the list of world’s top airports … Continue reading RM5 billion capital spending won’t make KLIA a ‘space-age airport’
27 June 2019 Malaysia’s High Court has dismissed applications made by AirAsia and AirAsia X seeking a judicial review of the Malaysian Aviation Commission’s (MAVCOM) … Continue reading AirAsia, AirAsia X lose bid for MAVCOM judicial review
20 June 2019 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (June 19, RM8.51) Maintain buy with an unchanged target price (TP) of RM8.80: The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) … Continue reading MAHB passenger numbers seen at over 100 million in 2019
3 June 2019 AirAsia Group Bhd is hopeful that the new passenger service charge (PSC) will be revised to RM25-RM30 for passengers travelling via the … Continue reading Revised PSC shoud be between RM25 – RM30, says Fernandes
15 May 2019 AirAsia Bhd and AirAsia X Bhd have filed a judicial review challenging the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) for declining to decide its … Continue reading AirAsia, AirAsia X file judicial review against Mavcom
24 April 2019 The failure to integrate operations between KLIA and klia2 has retarded the growth of passenger traffic at both airports, according to the … Continue reading Lack of integration between KLIA and klia2 hurts passenger traffic growth
20 April 2019 Airside connectivity between KLIA and klia2 will see the two terminals integrated and potentially improve traffic growth, says the Malaysian Aviation Commission … Continue reading KLIA-klia2 link will boost air traffic, says Mavcom
25 March 2019 The expansion plan of the main terminal of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) could be deferred until 2023, unless the decision … Continue reading KLIA expansion may be delayed until 2023
13 March 2019 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has just wrapped up its best financial year, suggesting that the airport operator is finally returning to … Continue reading MAHB looks to return to its heyday of rapid growth
12 February 2019 The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) will not involve itself in the ongoing spat between Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) and AirAsia Group … Continue reading Mavcom on wait-and-see mode over MAHB-AirAsia spat
10 February 2019 AS a court fight brews between Asia’s biggest budget airline group and Malaysia’s dominant airport operator, a common major shareholder has asked … Continue reading Newsbreak: EPF voices concern over AirAsia-MAHB litigation
7 February 2019 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has rejected AirAsia Group Bhd’s offer of mediation in a letter sent by the airport operator’s lawyers. … Continue reading MAHB rejects AirAsia’s offer of mediation
6 February 2019 Air Asia has claimed that Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) has turned down their offer of mediation, in a letter sent by … Continue reading MAHB turned down our offer for mediation, says AirAsia
5 February 2019 After years of being at loggerheads, Malaysia’s dominant airport operator and Asia’s biggest budget airline group are taking their airport tax dispute … Continue reading PSC dispute: Let the courts decide
3 February 2019 As the passenger service charge (PSC) dispute between AirAsia and Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) escalated further this past week, the airport … Continue reading MAHB points to rulebook as PSC fight heats up
3 February 2019 Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) said that it does not set, fix or control passenger service charges (PSC), in response to civil … Continue reading MAHB says it does not set, fix or control passenger service charges (PSC)
2 February 2019 Employees Provident Fund (EPF), a common major shareholder in AirAsia Group Bhd and Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd, has asked both companies to … Continue reading EPF urges AirAsia, MAHB to settle disputes through negotiations
27 January 2019 The story of tenants not seeing eye to eye with landlords is one that endures the test of time. Tenants often find … Continue reading Resolving Malaysia’s airport conundrum
25 January 2019 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has clarified that there is no counterclaim made for the alleged sum in excess of RM400 million … Continue reading MAHB: No counterclaim made in suits against AirAsia, AirAsia X
24 January 2019 Years of bad blood between AirAsia Group Bhd and Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) continue to boil over, with the airline now … Continue reading AirAsia sues Malaysia Airports for RM400 million
21 December 2018 The Kuala Lumpur International Airport and the neighbouring klia2, collectively known as KUL, have passed with flying colours the Malaysian Aviation Commission’s … Continue reading KLIA, klia2 score flying colours in latest airport audit
20 December 2018 The Malaysian Public Transport Users Association (4PAM) has called for the disbandment of the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) over its failure to … Continue reading 4PAM slams Mavcom over airport tax issue
19 December 2018 Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook may want to “de-escalate” tensions between low-cost carrier AirAsia and Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) but if … Continue reading AirAsia-MAHB spat continues despite minister’s wish for peace
17 December 2018 Some residents of Kota Warisan and Taman Saujana KLIA have regretted purchasing a home within these areas due to booming noise emanating … Continue reading Residents Regret Buying Home Near KLIA Due To Sleepless Nights
14 December 2018 FOR residents of Taman Saujana KLIA and Kota Warisan, aircraft noise has become the bane of their life. The thunderous noise would … Continue reading Sleepless in areas near KLIA
10 December 2018 A legal tussle may be in the air as the long-running dispute over airport taxes between Malaysia’s dominant airport operator and Asia’s … Continue reading Newsbreak: MAHB demands AirAsia cough up uncollected airport taxes
30 November 2018 The group representing most of the airlines operating in Malaysia has called for a level playing field in the aviation sector in … Continue reading Airlines slam AirAsia over ‘unfair advantage’ in airport tax collection
23 November 2018 Malaysia’s air passenger traffic is expected to grow to between 100.3 million and 101.1 million passengers in 2018 despite an estimated growth … Continue reading Malaysia’s air passenger traffic to hit 100 million despite slower growth
22 November 2018 The government is looking at reducing the passenger service charge (PSC) collected by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). “Lowering the PSC is … Continue reading Ministry in talks to lower PSC
13 November 2018 AirAsia Group Bhd will not invest in the proposed airport real estate investment trust (Airport REIT) as the low-cost carrier does not … Continue reading AirAsia will not take part in Airport REIT
12 November 2018 MACPC 2.0 will ban all unnecessary charges imposed on passengers By P PREM KUMAR & AFIQ AZIZ / Graphic By TMR The … Continue reading AirAsia’s RM3 KLIA2 fee to be banned, says Mavcom
6 November 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) exceeded the service targets in the Airport Quality of Service (QoS) framework launched by the Malaysia Aviation … Continue reading MAHB exceeds service targets in airport quality of service framework
10 October 2018 The failure of Malaysia Airports Berhad to implement the RM73 Passenger Service Charge (PSC) is costing Malaysians who continue to subsidise foreigners … Continue reading Malaysians subsidising foreigners
1 October 2018 When the RM10 billion Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang opened its doors to the public in June 1998, the underlying … Continue reading Dramatic change in thinking needed — Mavcom
23 September 2018 Newly minted Mavcom executive chairman Dr Nungsari Ahmad Radhi aims at turning Malaysia into an important regional aviation hub while protecting consumer … Continue reading Boosting aviation standards
20 September 2018 The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) said there has been a 38.1% increase in the total number of complaints to 858 from 1 … Continue reading MAVCOM sees rise in consumer complaints for major Malaysian airlines
18 September 2018 The need for more low-cost carrier terminals (LCCTs) in the country, which has been the subject of much debate for several years, … Continue reading ‘Don’t design airport based on a single airline’s demands’
17 September 2018 FULL-service carriers (FSCs) have finally broken their silence over the non-compliance of their budget counterpart, AirAsia Group Bhd, with the new passenger … Continue reading Newsbreak: Full-service carriers cry foul over ‘unfair’ PSC practice
