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Claim that KL-Tawau economy flight ticket hit RM3,138 is inaccurate

PUTRAJAYA: Transport Minister Anthony Loke said claim that the airfare for the Kuala Lumpur-Tawau route on April 20 hit RM3,138 for an economy class ticket is inaccurate.  In a statement today, Loke said he contacted Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB) Group chief executive officer Captain Izham Ismail today and was informed about discrepancies in the facts involved. “Izham has confirmed […]

Ministry approves 527 additional flights for Aidilfitri

PUTRAJAYA: The Transport Ministry has approved 527 additional flights in conjunction with Aildilfitri this year, involving flight services from six companies, namely Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, AirAsia, Firefly, MASWings, and MYAirline. In a statement today, the ministry said the measure implemented through the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) was aimed at meeting the high demand during the festive season involving flights […]

Long wait for upgrading of Miri Airport

MIRI: Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Km Shin hopes the federal government will prioritise the upgrading project for Miri Airport. He said the proposal had submitted to the Economic Planning Unit and that the project cost about RM60 million. “We have been waiting for the upgrading of the airport for almost seven years since 2016, […]

Maggi to distribute ‘bubur lambuk’ to over 200 locations nationwide

BY Gabriel Lihan KUCHING: Maggi has partnered with Food Aid Foundation (FAF) and Malaysia Association for the Blind (MAB) to distribute over 120,000 bowls of ‘Maggi Bubur Lambuk’ (porridge) to more than 200 locations nationwide. In a statement, Maggi said among others, ‘bubur lambuk’ would be given to B40 families, orphanages, welfare homes and charitable […]

Detained for having bullets in luggage

MIRI: A local man was detained at Miri Airport this early morning (Nov 19), after two bullets (shotgun ammunition) were found in his hand-carry luggage. The arrest of the 38 year-old man was made by Malaysian Airport Berhad (MAB) auxiliary police unit after the bullets were picked up by X-ray scanner. According to Miri police […]

Problem caused by heavy rain: Lee

MIRI: Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin yesterday clarified that the roof leakage video that went viral recently believed to be taken in Miri Airport was due to heavy rain. “That incident happened due to exceptionally heavy downpours causing the outlet being unable to cope and thus causing overflow of water, according to the […]

All public transport allowed to operate at full capacity

KUALA LUMPUR: All public transport services, including flights and express buses, as well as e-hailing services and private vehicles, are now allowed to operate at full capacity while abiding by the standard operating procedure (SOP) under the recovery movement control order (RMCO) at all time. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said […]

Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia merger unlikely

KUALA LUMPUR: Aviation is among the sectors hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, possibly driving many airlines into technical bankruptcy. For Malaysia’s major airlines, experts say a rescue plan is a must but merger is an unlikely option. Shukor Yusof, head of aviation consultancy Endau Analytics, said a merger between Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB) and AirAsia Group would harm Malaysian consumers by creating a monopoly on […]

MAS flights to and from Sarawak, Sabah to resume

KUCHING: Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) will resume its flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sarawak and Sabah, albeit on a limited frequency given the ongoing movement control order (MCO). Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said he had contacted the national carrier on the matter and it had agreed to reconsider its decision to […]

Notice is for liquidation of defunct Malaysian Airline System Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The notice of appointment and address of the interim liquidator that is making the rounds on social media is for the now-defunct Malaysian Airline System Bhd (MAS) and not Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB), the airline has clarified.  “This is the liquidation of the old company i.e. MAS. MAB is a separate legal entity,” a MAB spokesperson told […]