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Malaysia Airports reports weaker commercial performance at KLIA in 2019; cautious about COVID-19 impact

11 March 2020 Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) has reported a +3.4% year-on-year rise in non-aeronautical revenues to RM2,161.5 million (US$510 million) for the 12 months ended 31 December 2019. Within this, retail revenues climbed by +2.3% to RM850.2 million (US$200.6 million). At its biggest travel retail locations, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and budget terminal … Continue reading Malaysia Airports reports weaker commercial performance at KLIA in 2019; cautious about COVID-19 impact

198 events lined up for VM2020

17 January 2020 Malaysia boasts a list of 198 vibrant, exciting and well-balanced events for tourists from all walks of life in conjunction with this year’s Visit Malaysia 2020 (VM2020) campaign. Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik said VM2020 offers tourists as well as locals a great chance to explore Malaysia … Continue reading 198 events lined up for VM2020

MAHB says 2019 air traffic growth at 5.6%, surpasses target

10 January 2020 Passengers who passed through Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB’s) total network of airports, including the group’s Turkey Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (ISG), grew 5.6% to 140.63 million in 2019 from 2018’s 133.16 million. The growth surpassed the 4.9% target MAHB set for 2019, according to the airport operator in a statement … Continue reading MAHB says 2019 air traffic growth at 5.6%, surpasses target

Immigration arrival area at klia2 doubles capacity following renovation

7 January 2020 The renovated immigration arrival hall can now comfortably facilitate 1,000 visitors at a time, compared to the prior 500 visitors. Following the expansion of its immigration arrival area, international passengers arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (klia2) can now utilise a more spacious and comfortable arrival hall. Malaysia Airports successfully … Continue reading Immigration arrival area at klia2 doubles capacity following renovation

As Visit Malaysia 2020 kicks off, tourists at KLIA get grand reception

1 January 2020 A total of 299 air travellers got to experience Malaysian hospitality first-hand today in conjunction with the Visit Malaysia 2020 (VM2020) campaign, when they were treated to a grand reception at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) this morning. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Mohamaddin Ketapi, who was present at the … Continue reading As Visit Malaysia 2020 kicks off, tourists at KLIA get grand reception