Malaysia Airports Strengthens International Connectivity Via New Routes

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has strengthened its international connectivity with the introduction of new airline routes in February 2025.

MAHB Tightens Wildlife Smuggling Checks At KLIA

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling wildlife smuggling at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) through tighter security measures and closer cooperation with enforcement agencies.  

KLIA Ranks Among Top 10 Airports Globally With Near-perfect Score In 2024 ASQ Survey

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has been ranked among the top 10 airports globally in the 2024 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) survey for airports handling over 40 million passengers annually. 

Batik Air Updates Power Bank Policy With New Carrying Restrictions, Effective Immediately

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Malindo Airways Sdn Bhd (Batik Air) has updated its power bank policy, effective immediately, allowing passengers to carry a maximum of two power banks, which must be kept on their person at all times and must not be placed in carry-on baggage.

Falcon Expands Fleet With Embraer, Bombardier Private Jets 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Falcon, a premier aviation service provider, has unveiled the addition of two new private jets, the Embraer Legacy 650 and Bombardier Challenger 850, to its growing fleet.

IOI Properties To Unveil Senna Exchange, Sepang's Next Commercial Address

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) is set to unveil Senna ExChange, the first commercial offering in its signature township of Senna Puteri in Salak Tinggi, Selangor.

Malaysia's Air Travel Takes Off, Records 9.2 Mln Passengers In January 2025 -- MAVCOM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s air passenger traffic reached 9.2 million in January 2025, marking a 28.2 per cent surge from January 2024, said the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM).

Falcon To Invest US$100 Mln In Facility Upgrades At Al Maktoum International Airport

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Falcon, a premier aviation service provider, has announced plans to invest more than US$100 million to upgrade its facilities at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai. (US$1=RM4.44)

LRT3 Scheduled To Begin Operation On Sept 30 -- Mot

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The Light Rail Transit Line 3 (LRT3) in the Klang Valley is scheduled to start operation on Sept 30, 2025, after the project’s hand-over to Prasarana Malaysia Bhd by the turnkey contractor on July 31.

MAHB Privatisation Signals Major Changes For Malaysia’s Airport Sector -- Aviation Experts 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The privatisation and delisting of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) represents a crucial turning point for the country’s aviation industry, offering a chance to improve operational efficiency and service quality across its airports, analysts opined.

MAHB Share Sale Will Not Affect National Security - MOT

KUALA LUMPUR, 21 Feb (Bernama) -- The Transport Ministry (MOT) views the sale of shares in Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) as not affecting security, based on the commitment and cooperation between the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), MAHB, and the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) to ensure that security aspects are at the highest level.

Mavcom: Airlines Must Offer Passengers Refunds For Flight Delays Of Five Hours Or More

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman and Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) today reiterated that airline passengers have the option of a refund of their tickets if their flight is delayed by five hours or more.