Diverse dining and retail delights at KLIA
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
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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
30 December 2023 – Batik Air introduces three new domestic routes, expanding domestic network for travellers between Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak… Continue reading Batik Air expands domestic network with three new routes
29 December 2023 – In 2023, there has been a notable increase in travel, especially in Asia-Pacific region, which now boasts the busiest flight routes globally… Continue reading The world’s busiest flight routes and airports in 2023
29 December 2023 – MAHB is said to be mulling on hiring a IJM Corp Bhd-led consortium to carry on with the aerotrain replacement project that was halted… Continue reading IJM Corp-led consortium to complete KLIA aerotrain replacement project
29 December 2023 – Malaysia Airlines and Firefly will be offering fixed-price tickets for flights originating from Kuala Lumpur and Penang to Sabah and Sarawak… Continue reading Malaysia Airlines and Firefly offer RM599 fixed-price tickets to East Malaysia for 2024
28 December 2023 – Constructing a new terminal at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport is just a short-term solution, it does not meet the future needs… Continue reading A new terminal at the KKIA is just a short-term solution
28 December 2023 – A new airport would fit Sabah’s current and future needs better as KKIA current site does not have much room for effective expansion… Continue reading Sabah needs new airport, KKIA has no room, says consultant
27 December 2023 – Malaysian aviation sector is poised for a 4% growth in overall passenger movement in 2024, driven by the expansion of local airline fleets… Continue reading Malaysian aviation sector to see 4% growth in 2024, boosted by fleet expansion and resurgence of tourism, says MIDF
26 December 2023 – MAHB network of airports recorded 9.6 million passenger movements in November 2023, reaching 83.3% of pre-pandemic levels… Continue reading MAHB records 9.6mil passenger movements in November
26 December 2023 – Batik Air is thrilled to unveil the expansion of its domestic flight network by introducing three new routes from KLIA Terminal 1… Continue reading Batik Air aims to elevate domestic flight network from 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 – After months of build-up, the government is expected to finally lift the lid on new airport tariffs by February 2024… Continue reading Domestic airport tariffs likely unchanged, but international PSC to rise
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
25 December 2023 – Now pandemic-inflicted dust has well and truly settled, it is clear that leisure travel is the key driver of the industry’s overall recovery… Continue reading Leisure travel ready for take-off
22 December 2023 – Batik Air expands reach with four new destinations and adds routes to Kunming, Zhangjiajie, Zhengzhou in China, and Kaohsiung in Taiwan… Continue reading Batik Air expands reach with four new destinations in Feb 2024
21 December 2023 – Seven of the world’s top 10 busiest international routes and nine of the top 10 busiest domestic routes were in the Asia-Pacific region… Continue reading The world’s busiest international routes and airports of 2023
21 December 2023 – 7 of the top 10 busiest international routes in the world during 2023 are in the Asia-Pacific region, with Kuala Lumpur International Airport… Continue reading Asia-Pacific region dominates busiest route rankings
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
20 December 2023 – Malaysia Airlines and The Westin Kuala Lumpur are offering travellers a curated menu at the airline’s Golden Lounge in KLIA… Continue reading Curated menu available at airport’s Golden Lounge
15 December 2023 – AirAsia X (AAX) commenced its first flight from Hong Kong to Kuala Lumpur, marking the medium-haul airline’s first direct route to Hong Kong… Continue reading AirAsia X launches first direct flight from Hong Kong to Kuala Lumpur
13 December 2023 – Malaysian airline Batik Air is set to embark on a new venture, launching its longest flight route to date to connect Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur… Continue reading Batik Air launches longest flight route connecting Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur
12 December 2023 – Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has announced the addition of 248 flights to meet rising travel demands for the year-end travel season… Continue reading Malaysia Airlines and Firefly add extra flights for the year-end travel season and CNY season
11 December 2023 – MAG added 248 flight frequencies to its domestic and international travel network to meet soaring travel demand during the festive season… Continue reading Malaysia Aviation Group adds 248 flights to meet soaring travel demand
6 December 2023 – A total of 60 Immigration counters have been opened to help ease congestion at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)… Continue reading More Immigration counters opened to help ease congestion at KLIA
6 December 2023 – Singaporeans were worried when Malaysia announced that foreigners entering to Malaysia would need to fill up Malaysia Digital Arrival Card… Continue reading S’poreans do not need to submit Digital Arrival Card when commuting to Malaysia
6 December 2023 – Malaysia Airlines introduced direct flights between Ahmedabad and Kuala Lumpur for travellers from Gujarat… Continue reading Malaysia Airlines establishes direct flights between Ahmedabad and Kuala Lumpur
5 December 2023 – Foreigners entering Malaysia are given the flexibility until December 31 to fill in the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card at the checkpoints… Continue reading Foreigners entering Malaysia given until December 31 to fill Malaysia digital arrival card
4 December 2023 – All foreigners are required to fill and submit a Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) before arriving in Malaysia… Continue reading How to fill in the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)
4 December 2023 – Malaysia Airlines commenced operations of its direct flight service between Ahmedabad and Kuala Lumpur on December 1… Continue reading Malaysia Airlines launches Ahmedabad – Kuala Lumpur direct flights
2 December 2023 – Here is a comprehensive guide for travellers on MDAC. Experience a tech-driven entry with the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)… Continue reading A comprehensive guide for travellers on MDAC
1 December 2023 – Foreigners who wish to enter the country will have to fill up the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) starting from Dec 1, 2023… Continue reading Malaysia Digital Arrival Card requirement now in force for foreign visitors
2 December 2023 – Foreigners who enter Malaysia will have to fill up the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online three days before they arrive… Continue reading From December 1, foreigners visiting Malaysia must fill up digital arrival card
1 December 2023 Travelex, the market leading foreign exchange brand, is investing in more than 75 new bureaux, kiosks and ATMs worldwide as global travel … Continue reading Travelex launches more international bureaux, kiosks and ATMs worldwide
1 December 2023 – AirAsia Aviation has postponed its forecast of a full fleet recovery, putting a roadblock in efforts to fully restore pre-pandemic capacity… Continue reading AirAsia pushes back full fleet recovery to 2024
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
28 November 2023 – Foreign exchange brand Travelex is investing in more than 75 new bureaux, kiosks and ATMs internationally in the coming months… Continue reading Travelex launches new bureaux in Asia
28 November 2023 – The bus terminal looks like an airport, there are departures and arrivals board as big as Gavan, a foreign tourist praises the TBS… Continue reading “This Bus Terminal looks like an airport”: foreign tourist praises TBS station
28 November 2023 – Paradigm Mall Petaling Jaya has announced that it now has ten brand-new EV charge points deployed by Gentari in its mall… Continue reading Paradigm Mall PJ gets 10 EV charge points
28 November 2023 – MAHB recorded 10.17 million passenger movement in October 2023, up 21.6% year-on-year, despite October being generally a low traveling month… Continue reading MAHB records over 10 million passenger movements in October 2023
27 November 2023 In response to the surging trend of electric vehicles (EVs) on the roads, WCT malls are accelerating EV charging infrastructure expansion. WCT … Continue reading WCT malls accelerates EV charging infrastructure expansion
26 November 2023 – AirAsia X is offering an introductory promotional fare of RM99 all-in one-way on Economy seats to Almaty, Kazakhstan from 24 November… Continue reading AirAsia X offers introductory fare of RM99 to Almaty, Kazakhstan
24 November 2023 – POS Aviation is embarking on a groundbreaking journey towards green mobility, sustainability and innovation at KLIA and klia2… Continue reading Pos Aviation takes a bold step towards green mobility
23 November 2023 – Batik Air has unveiled its new route between Dubai and Kuala Lumpur commencing on Nov 11, 2023 to unlock a world of opportunities… Continue reading Batik Air launches new direct flights from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur
22 November 2023 – MAHB aims for full reopening of retail space at KLIA by the first quarter of next year, and 90% of the space by end of this year… Continue reading MAHB aims for full reopening of retail space by first quarter of 2024
20 November 2023 – DreamFolks enters Malaysia and it will provide its cutting-edge technology as a service to partners at three airports… Continue reading DreamFolks enters Malaysia, expanding its footprint in the Southeast Asia market
16 November 2023 – Transport Minister has affirmed that the Subang Airport Regeneration Plan (SARP) will not diminish KLIA role as Malaysia’s primary hub… Continue reading Subang Airport Regeneration Plan (SARP) will not undermine KLIA, says Loke
16 November 2023 – Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) took delivery of its first Boeing 737-8 aircraft as part of its fleet modernisation strategy… Continue reading Malaysia Aviation Group’s first Boeing 737-8 lands at KLIA
15 November 2023 – How to protect yourself from airline suspensions and cancelled flights when airline company abruptly shutdown its operations? Continue reading How to protect yourself from airline suspensions and cancelled flights
14 November 2023 – Malaysia will soon see a second airline use the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft as Malaysia Airlines is expected to receive it the next few days… Continue reading Malaysia Airlines first Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft is heading to Malaysia
12 November 2023 – Asia Pacific’s airports are battling in an increasingly fierce race for both passengers and airlines, , in which Singapore’s Changi Airport… Continue reading Asia Pacific’s airports are battling in an increasingly fierce race
9 November 2023 – Batik Air will debut direct flights between Melbourne and Kuala Lumpur from December 2023, operating a thrice-weekly seasonal service… Continue reading Batik Air Malaysia adds direct flights between Melbourne and Kuala Lumpur
8 November 2023 – ‘Modernised airport will be a boon’, Tourism players feel better connectivity in Ipoh will attract more visitors, business investment… Continue reading ‘Modernised airport will be a boon’
6 November 2023 – Malaysia will review conditions for granting licences to new airlines after financial troubles forced MyAirline to suspend its services… Continue reading Malaysia reviews conditions for granting licences after start-up MYAirline’s woes
5 November 2023 – Former transport minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has questioned the differing e-boarding pass protocols at Senai Airport and KLIA… Continue reading Dr Wee questions differing Senai Airport, KLIA e-boarding pass protocols
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
4 November 2023 – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has arrived in Malaysia for a two-day working visit, his maiden trip to the country since Oct 2021… Continue reading Japanese Prime Minister arrives in Malaysia for two-day working visit
2 November 2023 – Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) announced it has obtained the Part 145 approval from European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)… Continue reading Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) receives Part 145 approval
2 November 2023 – Policymakers and industry players in Malaysia need to hold discussions on the Subang Airport Regeneration Plan to avert KLIA cannibalisation… Continue reading Hold talks on Subang Airport regeneration plan to avert KLIA cannibalisation
2 November 2023 – Airlines and airport operators need to continuously look for ways to expand their businesses beyond traditional markets to stay agile… Continue reading Loke tells airlines, airport operators to expand beyond traditional markets
1 November 2023 – On his return trip to Malaysia, a Mandarin-speaking vlogger from China was impressed with KLIA improvements & amazed at the clearance process.. Continue reading Chinese vlogger impressed with KLIA improvements
31 October 2023 – Malaysia Airlines resumed its direct flights between Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Kertajati (KJT), Indonesia on October 30, 2023. Continue reading Malaysia Airlines resumes direct flights to Kertajati
30 October 2023 – The additional Immigration counters at KLIA will be completed by the end of November to ease Immigration clearance… Continue reading New counters to ease Immigration clearance at KLIA
30 October 2023 – Emirates and Batik Air Malaysia to enhance cooperation and announced a codeshare agreement, allowing Emirates’ customers more travel options… Continue reading Emirates and Batik Air enhance cooperation, offering more travel options
30 October 2023 – KLIA needs to be improved for a successful Visit Malaysia Year 2026 and all Malaysia’s airports need to have immediate improvements… Continue reading KLIA needs to be improved for a successful Visit Malaysia Year 2026
26 October 2023 – MAHB rolls out Aero FastTrack facility for check in, immigration and boarding, ensuring a tailor-made meet-and-greet service at KLIA… Continue reading Aero FastTrack privileges at KLIA
25 October 2023 – MAHB is divesting their entire 11% stake in GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd to the GMR Group for US$100 million (RM478 million)… Continue reading MAHB divests 11% stake in Hyderabad International Airport
23 October 2023 – Emirates and Batik Air Malaysia have announced a codeshare agreement, allowing customers to access five domestic Malaysian cities… Continue reading Emirates and Batik Air Malaysia announce codeshare
23 October 2023 – The transport ministry is expected to table a bill on the proposed merger between the Mavcom and the CAAM into one entity… Continue reading Bill on merging Mavcom with CAAM to be tabled next year
22 October 2023 – The new aerotrain for Kuala Lumpur International Airport will have new features for greater convenience and comfort of air travellers… Continue reading KLIA aerotrain will have new features
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
20 October 2023 – Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has seen a significant resurgence in aviation activity during the third quarter of 2023… Continue reading MAHB sees a significant resurgence in aviation activity in Q3
20 October 2023 – The introduction of new airlines and new routes across MAHB network have boosted the continued recovery of air travel for 3Q 2023… Continue reading MAHB: Recovery in 3Q boosted by new routes and Airlines joining KLIA
19 October 2023 – A netizen revealed that the KTM train suffered a power outage, leaving the passengers stranded at Batang Benar station for about an hour… Continue reading KTM passengers left stranded at Batang Benar station for 1 hour
18 October 2023 – A few days after it suspended operations, MYAirline’s AOC was revoked by the Malaysian Civil Aviation Authority. Continue reading MYAirline’s AOC revoked days after airline suspends operations
17 October 2023 – MYAirline said the company and its staff were “let down” by investors who had pulled out without prior notice… Continue reading ‘Let down’ by investors
17 October 2023 – The suspension of operations by MYAirline should provide an important lesson for regulators in Malaysia and throughout Southeast Asia… Continue reading An important lesson to learn from sudden collaspe of MYAirline
17 October 2023 – National carrier Malaysia Airlines Bhd aims to fully restore its in-flight meal services by Nov 15, 2023, according to Transport Minister… Continue reading Malaysia Airlines aims to fully restore in-flight meal services by Nov 15
17 October 2023 – Industry players have questioned the need for one too many airlines, stressing that the country should learn from the MYAirline fiasco… Continue reading MYAirline fiasco: Do we have one too many airlines
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
16 October 2023 – The Southeast Asian discounter AirAsia is taking a much more disciplined approach to expansion after pandemic losses topped $2.7 billion… Continue reading AirAsia, chastened from pandemic losses, takes disciplined approach to growth
16 October 2023 – Tune Talk is expanding its offering with its new Pocket WiFi rental which starts from RM8 per day to stay connected in over 140 countries… Continue reading Tune Talk now offers Pocket WiFi rental, from RM8 per day
16 October 2023 – A temporary closure of the runway at Subang Airport, Subang has been initiated to facilitate the removal procedure for a skidded aircraft. Continue reading Runway at Subang Airport temporarily closed following crash landing
16 October 2023 – AirAsia is looking to expand its operations by leasing six Airbus A320s aircrafts that were operated by financially-troubled MyAirline. Continue reading AirAsia looks to lease aircrafts used by MyAirline
16 October 2023 – The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has suspended the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of MYAirline Sdn Bhd for 90 days. Continue reading MYAirline’s Air Operator Certificate suspended for 90 days
14 October 2023 – The Malaysian LCC MYAirline today suspended operations, blaming ‘significant financial pressures’ for the decision. Continue reading MYAirline suspended operations; AirAsia offers discount to help passengers and staff
14 October 2023 – DAP national chairman Lim Guan Eng has called for severe punishment of the management and shareholders of the budget carrier MYAirline.. Continue reading Guan Eng calls for severe punishment of MYAirline’s management
14 October 2023 – MYAirline is expediting the refund process for the affected passengers following its unforeseen suspension of operations… Continue reading MYAirline expediting refund process for customers
13 October 2023 – Following the suspension of MYAirline flights, AirAsia has joined Batik Air to offer MYAirline stranded passengers 50% discount. Continue reading AirAsia offers MYAirline stranded passengers 50% discount
13 October 2023 – MYAirline Sdn Bhd’s ops suspenion may affect a total of 39 flights servicing local destinations and one international route… Continue reading MYAirline ops suspension to affect 39 flights, 5,000 passengers
13 October 2023 – MYAirline’s sudden suspension of operations affect about 125,000 passengers, with tickets worth RM20 million, says Anthony Loke. Continue reading MYAirline’s sudden suspension of operations affect 125,000 passengers
13 October 2023 – A netizen posted a thread on Twitter explaining why they believe the Sierra MRT station is possibly the most useless station of them all… Continue reading Netizen explains why MRT 16 Sierra in Puchong is the most useless station
12 October 2023 – MYAirline has paused operations indefinitely, citing financial constraints. The airline started operating in December 2022… Continue reading MYAirline has paused operations indefinitely, citing financial constraints
12 October 2023 – MYAirline has announced the immediate suspension of its operations due to financial turbulence, casting a pall over the aviation industry… Continue reading Financial turbulence grounds MYAirline: A deep dive into its Implications
12 October 2023 – Dozens of passengers were left stranded at klia2 on Thursday morning, after the sudden suspension of operations by budget carrier MYAirline… Continue reading Suspension of operations by budget carrier MYAirline leaving passengers stranded
12 October 2023 – Passengers were left stunned by budget carrier MYAirline shock announcement that it had suspended operations effective immediately… Continue reading Shock MYAirline suspended operations leaves passengers stunned
12 October 2023 – Mavcom holds MYAirline Sdn Bhd accountable for refunds to travelers affected by the carrier’s suspension of flight operations… Continue reading MYAirline accountable for refunds to travelers affected by the suspension of operations
12 October 2023 – Passengers of MYAirline Sdn Bhd (MYAirline) affected by the abrupt suspension of its operations have expressed their disappointment… Continue reading MYAirline’s abrupt suspension of operations leaves passengers high and dry
12 October 2023 – Citing financial difficulties as the reason behind the abrupt suspension, MYAirline has ceased its operations effective immediately… Continue reading MYAirline abruptly suspends operations, cites financial difficulties
12 October 2023 – The government has agreed to approve an allocation of approximately RM168.70 million to overcome congestion at the country’s entry points… Continue reading RM168 million allocation to overcome congestion at country’s entry points
11 October 2023 – Immigration officers of various ranks stationed at all entry points in the country will receive incentives under an approved allocation… Continue reading Immigration officers on duty at entry points to receive incentives