Malaysia Airports Reinforces Long-Term Growth With ISG Modernisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is continuing to invest ahead of sustained passenger demand at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (ISG), reinforcing its long-term focus on capacity, efficiency and resilience across its airport network.

In a statement, MAHB said it recently inaugurated Phase 1 of ISG’s expansion following the completion of Terminal 1’s modernisation and optimisation works, highlighting its approach to planning and delivering infrastructure that supports growth over time.

The group emphasised its phased, demand-driven investment strategy, designed to strengthen airport performance while safeguarding passenger comfort and operational stability.

"The 70 million euro (€1 = RM4.77) expansion project, targeted for completion by the second quarter of 2026, is being delivered through close collaboration between Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Authority (HEAŞ), Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Investment Development and Operation Inc., and MAHB.

"The project demonstrates how disciplined planning, phased delivery and operational expertise can be applied in high-growth environments, whether in Europe or within Malaysia’s own airport network," it said.

MAHB managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani said the Terminal 1 modernisation and optimisation works were driven by sustained passenger growth and the need to enhance capacity and passenger flow in a measured, structured manner.

"It reflects how we plan, invest in and operate airports over the long term. The same approach guides our work in Malaysia, where we continue to enhance assets, processes and capacity to support future travel demand while maintaining consistent service standards across the network," he added.

-- BERNAMA