Category: 2022

29 July 2022 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will be implementing the airport collaborative decision-making (A-CDM) integrated system to increase the operational efficiency at the … Continue reading MAHB to implement airport collaborative decision-making system for operational efficiency at KLIA

29 July 2022 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will be implementing the Airport Collaborative Decision-Making (A-CDM) integrated system to increase the operational efficiency at the … Continue reading MAHB to implement A-CDM system for operational efficiency at KLIA

29 July 2022 No flights were delayed at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) during Wednesday’s (July 27) blackout, which hit several areas in Malaysia … Continue reading No flights delayed at KLIA during power outage

27 July 2022 Express Rail Link (ERL) Sdn Bhd has announced that it will be increasing the train frequency for both its KLIA Ekspres and … Continue reading ERL to increase KLIA train service frequency this August

26 July 2022 With its recently announced flights to the Indian cities of Mumbai, Kochi and Bangalore receiving encouraging response, Batik Air is now expanding … Continue reading Batik Air expands Indian network coverage to Amritsar and Kolkata

25 July 2022 The MoC will cover 15 areas, including airport operations, engineering and technology, among others. Malaysia Airports has entered a memorandum of collaboration … Continue reading Malaysia Airports and UTM partner to improve airport operations

24 July 2022 Malaysians who have renewed their passports online have been urged to collect the document immediately to avoid it being disposed of within … Continue reading Home minister urges public to collect passports within 90 days to avoid from being disposed of

21 July 2022 The Kelana Jaya LRT line is set to receive 27 new light rail transit trains beginning July 2023, says Transport Minister Datuk … Continue reading Bigger fleet to boost services

20 July 2022 A total of 27 new light rail transit (LRT) trains will begin operations on the Kelana Jaya LRT line from July 2023, … Continue reading Dr Wee: 27 new trains for Kelana Jaya LRT line beginning July 2023

20 July 2022 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) recorded a more than six-fold increase in the first half of 2022 (1H22) in total passenger movements … Continue reading MAHB’s total passenger movements increased to 20.25 million for 1H

20 July 2022 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) saw its total domestic passenger movements increase by over six times year-on-year (y-o-y) to 20.25 million passengers … Continue reading MAHB records 20.25 million passenger movements in 1H2022, up six times y-o-y

20 July 2022 Malaysia Airlines is nearing a deal for Airbus SE (AIR.PA) A330neos to replace its fleet of 21 earlier-model A330s, two sources familiar … Continue reading Malaysia Airlines nears deal for Airbus A330neos – sources

18 July 2022 The rebuild of the Malaysian medium- and long-haul LCC’s network is continuing with the restart of routes to Melbourne, Perth and Auckland. … Continue reading AirAsia X Adds Australia And New Zealand Routes

18 July 2022 Some 49 flights are provided to bring home all 14,305 Malaysian pilgrims Malaysia’S first group of 298 pilgrims arrived safely at Kuala … Continue reading First group of Malaysian pilgrims back from haj

18 July 2022 AirAsia X has announced plans to resume routes from Kuala Lumpur to three Australian and New Zealand destinations. The carrier will restart … Continue reading Air Asia X to resume flights to Melbourne, Perth and Auckland

17 July 2022 India’s biggest airline, IndiGo, diverted a plane to Karachi in neighbouring Pakistan due to a “technical defect”, local news agencies reported on … Continue reading ‘Technical defect’ forces IndiGo plane to land in Karachi

17 July 2022 By YS Chan EXACTLY what went wrong with the purported pilgrimage to Mecca for 380 intending pilgrims stranded at the KL International … Continue reading Always deal directly with licensed tour companies

15 July 2022 GOOD news for shoppers! The second half of the year will have a series of shopping campaigns that is aptly themed #ShoppingExtravaganva. … Continue reading Attractive bargains await shoppers till year end

13 July 2022 Batik Air, formerly Malindo Air, today announced that all bookings are open for daily services from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) … Continue reading Bookings open for Batik Air flights to Phuket, Surabaya and Ho Chi Minh City

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

12 July 2022 Malindo Air is no more with a beefed-up Batik Air collecting some MAX 8s in the merger deal and eyeing lots more. … Continue reading 737 MAXs On The Agenda As Lion Group Completes Malindo/Batik Air Merger

11 July 2022 After almost a decade in operation, Malindo Air has been rebranded as Batik Air. In a ceremony at a hotel here on … Continue reading Malindo Air’s rebranding as Batik Air marks beginning of exciting transformation, says Dr Wee

11 July 2022 Malindo Air took off as Batik Air at its rebranding ceremony here today, with the airline announcing it would add 17 Boeing … Continue reading Batik Air takes off by adding Boeing 737-8 fleet

10 July 2022 Malaysians intending to visit Sri Lanka have been advised to defer non-essential travel for the time being. This follows public unrest in … Continue reading Defer non-essential travel to Sri Lanka, Malaysians advised

9 July 2022 The sharp increase in the number of vehicles on roads in the federal capital of late may result in the creation of … Continue reading KL traffic jams can create heat bubbles, says expert

9 July 2022 From now till 31st July, Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang (MOP KLIA), Japan’s branded factory outlet shopping mall, is celebrating its 7th … Continue reading Celebrate Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang’s 7th Anniversary With Rewards Worth RM100,000!

8 July 2022 With tourists flocking to Malaysia again following the re-opening of the country’s borders, many are hoping that the industry will quickly recover. … Continue reading Can Malaysia regain its pre-pandemic tourism mojo?

8 July 2022 The move will attract more foreign tourists as the port is near to KLIA, a good land and air transport alternative for … Continue reading ‘Genting Dream’ cruises from KL starting July 18

8 July 2022 About 380 prospective Haj pilgrims were stranded at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) here on Friday (July 8) morning, believed to … Continue reading Stranded: 380 Prospective haj pilgrims stuck at KLIA

8 July 2022 About 380 prospective haj pilgrims were stranded at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) here on Friday morning, believed to have been … Continue reading 380 prospective haj pilgrims stranded at KLIA

8 July 2022 Nearly 400 prospective haj pilgrims who were stranded at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will be refunded in stages and have … Continue reading Stranded haj pilgrims to be refunded and have their passports returned, says ministry

8 July 2022 IHG has signed a management agreement with Warisan City Development—part of the Kienta Group of Companies—for a new-build Holiday Inn near the … Continue reading Holiday Inn to open near Kuala Lumpur International Airport

7 July 2022 The most anticipated moment is finally here! IOI City Mall Phase II will be opening its doors for patronage on 25 August … Continue reading IOI City Mall set to be the largest mall in Malaysia, with its Phase II opening in August 2022

7 July 2022 Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang celebrates its 7th Anniversary in style with RM100,000 worth of prizes to be won! Mitsui Outlet Park … Continue reading Spend, Twist & Win at MOP KLIA Sepang

7 July 2022 Happy news for frequent flyers: the Platinum Lounge is now back in business, as Malaysia Airlines continues to ramp up the frequency … Continue reading Malaysia Airlines reopens KLIA’s Platinum Lounge

4 July 2022 AirAsia X (AAX) has announced plans to increase the number of destinations to 11 by the end of the year, including to … Continue reading AirAsia X eyes flights to London, Istanbul, Dubai by year-end

2 July 2022 Migrants who failed to depart the country under the government’s recalibration programme, which ended on June 30, will be deported and barred … Continue reading Stranded migrants to be deported, barred from Malaysia for life, says DG

2 July 2022 National Recovery Council (MPN) chairman Muhyiddin Yassin has again placed emphasis on quickly establishing state-level panels to restore the economy. He had … Continue reading State-level recovery councils can help restore economy, says Muhyiddin

1 July 2022 Thousands of foreigners are resorting to camping out at the country’s main airports and ferry terminals as they scramble to leave the … Continue reading Stranded at the exit points

1 July 2022 Malaysians returning to the country are no longer required to fill the Traveller’s Pass feature in the MySejahtera application beginning July 4. … Continue reading Khairy: MySejahtera Traveller’s Pass scrapped for inbound Malaysians from July 4

1 July 2022 Malaysia Airlines is extending its MHflypass Malaysia and MHshuttle privileges to Firefly’s passengers on selected domestic routes. The new MHflypass Malaysia offering … Continue reading MH privileges extend to Firefly

30 June 2022 Premium services are finally back at Malaysia Airlines’ Platinum Lounge at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) beginning July 1, 2022. After … Continue reading Premium indulgence at Malaysia Airlines’ Platinum Lounge at KLIA

29 June 2022 Oman Air already operates flights to five oneworld hubs. Oman Air will join the oneworld alliance, a step aimed at strengthening the … Continue reading Oman Air To Join Oneworld, Giving Alliance Three Middle East Airlines

29 June 2022 Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (Malaysia Airports or the Group) successfully concluded its 23rd Annual General Meeting (AGM), with all 5 Ordinary Resolutions … Continue reading Malaysia Airports Pressing Ahead To Capture Opportunities Through Bold Actions As Traffic Grows

29 June 2022 Domestic tourism spending in 2021 dropped 54.5 per cent to register RM18.4 billion compared to RM40.4 billion in 2020, according to the … Continue reading Stats Dept: Domestic tourism spending plunged over 50% to RM18.4b last year

28 June 2022 Malaysia Airlines has announced that its products MHflypass Malaysia and MHshuttle are now expanded, allowing passengers to enjoy exclusive privileges and worry-free … Continue reading Malaysia Airlines extends MHflypass Malaysia and MHshuttle ranges to Firefly

23 June 2022 The transport ministry (MoT) will discuss with stakeholders to work out reasonable fares for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), which is … Continue reading Transport ministry to come up with ‘people-friendly’ fares for ECRL

23 June 2022 Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines (JAL) have expanded their codeshare operations following Malaysia Airlines’ recent launch of new direct flights from Kuala … Continue reading Malaysia Airlines, Japan Airlines expand codeshare route

23 June 2022 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) international traffic gets a further boost with the addition of one new foreign carrier and the recommencement … Continue reading MAHB: Recovery in sight with 6 new foreign carriers

23 June 2022 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) traffic performance for its total network of airports has gained traction in May 2022, recording the highest … Continue reading Passenger movements at Malaysia’s airports exceed seven million mark in May, highest in two years

22 June 2022 The two airlines will codeshare on Malaysian’s non-stop flights between Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo Haneda starting in August this year. On Thursday, … Continue reading Malaysia Airlines Increases Codeshare Relationship With Japan Airlines

22 June 2022 Travellers to Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) can expect a refreshed retail offer, further to a complete redevelopment of Heinemann Asia … Continue reading Heinemann Asia Pacific expands retail footprint at Malaysia’s klia2

17 June 2022 Malaysia’s low-cost airline AirAsia X is bringing back its London to Kuala Lumpur route after a decade waiting in the wings. First … Continue reading AirAsia X is bringing back low-cost London to Malaysia flights after a decade long absence

17 June 2022 Two new express feeder bus routes will be added to accommodate travel demands along the Kelana Jaya LRT line. In a statement, … Continue reading Two new express feeder bus routes between Kelana Jaya LRT line stations begin June 17

17 June 2022 Prasarana Malaysia Bhd’s commuting app, PULSE, received an upgrade that makes it easier for customers to locate places offering discounts or freebies, … Continue reading Revitalising the PULSE of public transport

17 June 2022 Train frequencies along the Kelana Jaya LRT line are expected to improve by August as more trainsets are fixed, says Datuk Seri … Continue reading Kelana Jaya LRT line will see better train frequency by then, says Wee

16 June 2022 Netizens have criticised Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s announcement that all RapidKL services will be free of charge for a month starting … Continue reading Netizens give free rides on RapidKL the thumbs down

15 June 2022 AirAsia X (AAX) is preparing to take major steps in its network recovery, as it boosts its route total to seven and … Continue reading AirAsia X Reveals Plans To Rebuild International Network

15 June 2022 Air travel in Asia is set to make a “V-shaped comeback”, budget carrier AirAsia’s parent company said Wednesday, as countries ease tough … Continue reading Asian air travel set for ‘V-shaped’ recovery: AirAsia

15 June 2022 Malaysia’s Firefly has resumed flights to Singapore’s Seletar Airport, offering some passengers a canny alternative to using Changi. Passenger flights to and … Continue reading Passenger Flights Return To Singapore’s Seletar Airport

15 June 2022 Ericsson has commissioned a new facility at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) that will expand its regional distribution capacity as well … Continue reading Ericsson commissions new regional hub at KLIA

14 June 2022 InNature Bhd, which operates The Body Shop (TBS) stores in Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia, anticipates better earnings from the second quarter onwards, … Continue reading InNature expects to bounce back from weak 1Q on stronger mall traffic

14 June 2022 Swedish telecommunications giant Ericsson has commissioned a new facility at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) which will expand its regional distribution capacity … Continue reading Ericsson sets up distribution centre at KLIA to provide faster support for 5G networks in Asia Pacific

14 June 2022 Ericsson has commissioned a new facility at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) that will expand its regional distribution capacity as well … Continue reading Ericsson commissions new regional distribution centre at KLIA

13 June 2022 Firefly, a wholly-owned unit of the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), has reinstated its flights to Seletar Airport here that had been suspended … Continue reading Firefly resumes flights to Singapore

13 June 2022 Seletar Airport has reopened to commercial flights for the first time in more than two years, in another step towards normality for … Continue reading Firefly flight arrival from Subang marks Seletar Airport’s reopening to commercial flights

12 June 2022 Thousands of Malaysians are once more flocking to the idyllic Thai island of Phuket. While AirAsia is operating fully booked daily flights … Continue reading Malaysians return to Phuket

10 June 2022 AirAsia X and Thai AirAsia X, on the other hand, promised to compensate all guests in coming months. Capital A’s aviation arm, … Continue reading AirAsia Group Claims To Have Finalised Over 99% Of Customer Refund Requests

9 June 2022 The increasing complexity of Klang Valley’s urban rail network over the coming years has prompted Prasarana Malaysia Bhd to proactively introduce a … Continue reading ‘ASK Me’ men for Rapid answers

8 June 2022 Penang is expected to host a new Mitsui Outlet in the near future as Mitsui Fudosan Co Ltd and joint venture partner … Continue reading Penang to get a new Mitsui Outlet mall near PIA

6 June 2022 Malaysia Airlines (MAS) operated its first passenger flight using Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on flight MH603 from Kuala Lumpur (KL) … Continue reading MAS flies first SAF passenger flights

5 June 2022 Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) will expand the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for its subsidiary groups between six months to one … Continue reading Malaysia Aviation Group to expand biofuel use for passenger, cargo flights within a year

5 June 2022 Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) will expand the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for its subsidiary groups between six months to one … Continue reading Malaysia Aviation Group to expand sustainable aviation fuel use

3 June 2022 MALAYSIA Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is in the final stages of concluding a new operating agreement (OA) with the government. MD Datuk … Continue reading MAHB close to finalising new operating agreement

2 June 2022 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has indicated that the revision of the operating agreement (OA) as well as the land lease agreement … Continue reading New operating, land lease agreements being finalised — MAHB

2 June 2022 As the world struggles to slow down the effects of global warming, we continue to damage the planet. This isn’t supposed to … Continue reading Malaysia Airlines to take to the skies with 1st passenger flight using green fuel

2 June 2022 In a further sign of confidence in the outbound travel sector, Batik Air (formerly known as Malindo Air) has reinstated direct flights … Continue reading Batik Air reinstates flights from KL to Bali

2 June 2022 Batik Air, formerly known as Malindo Air, is reinstating direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to the well-known holiday destination Denpasar, Bali, beginning … Continue reading Batik Air reinstates direct flights from KL to Bali

31 May 2022 As international travel continues to pick up, Malaysia’s airport operator group is seeing light at the end of the tunnel with several … Continue reading Malaysia Airport Holdings narrows losses in Q1 as tourism picks up

31 May 2022 The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) has released its initial findings of its investigation into the complaints of flight delays during the recent … Continue reading Almost 500 Flights Delayed Over An Hour During Hari Raya Period

30 May 2022 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) reported a net loss of RM104.76 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 (1QFY22), a … Continue reading MAHB 1Q net loss narrows 53% to RM105m amid further eased travel restrictions

30 May 2022 Malaysia Airlines Bhd will operate the first passenger flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore on June 5 … Continue reading Malaysia Airlines to operate first passenger flight powered by sustainable fuel

30 May 2022 Travelling to Japan is about to get just a little bit easier. The Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) has announced that tourists … Continue reading Malaysians Can Visit Japan Without Arrival Tests, Quarantine Starting June

28 May 2022 Rafidah Aziz has slammed Chief Secretary to the Government Zuki Ali for calling on the public service department (JPA) to consider punitive … Continue reading Crazy to ‘enforce’ BM in civil service, says Rafidah

28 May 2022 Cambodian carrier Lanmei Airlines will be operating direct flights weekly between Cambodia’s Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport … Continue reading Lanmei Airlines to operate direct flight weekly between Cambodia’s PNH and KLIA

27 May 2022 Penang should focus on positioning itself as a safe destination for tourists in keeping to its pledge of practising responsible tourism, governor … Continue reading Penang should focus on being safe for tourists, says governor

26 May 2022 The government will step up monitoring at all international gateways into Malaysia, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), to prevent the spread … Continue reading Monkeypox virus: Health Ministry says to step up monitoring at KLIA

26 May 2022 The new direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Doha will help to continue driving Malaysia’s tourism recovery and boost the country’s tourism … Continue reading Nancy: KL-Doha direct flights further drives Malaysia’s tourism recovery

26 May 2022 The first batch of tourists arrived here after Malaysia Airlines launched its first direct flight from Doha, Qatar. Tourism, Arts and Culture … Continue reading Malaysia Airlines begins direct flights to and from Doha