Malaysia Airports record over 11 mln passenger movements in August 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has continued to record more than 11 million for the second consecutive month in August 2023 at its network of airports in Malaysia and Turkiye. The airport operator said Malaysia accounted for more than 66 per cent or 7.4 million of the total 11.2 million passengers. Meanwhile, the […]
KIA can take in 12 mln passengers yearly after expansion
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI THE Kuching International Airport (KIA) has the capacity to be expanded to accommodate up to 12 million passengers a year. Deputy Minister of Ministry of Transport Datuk Jerip Susil said this is based on a study named the Kuching International Airport Master Plan Study which was conducted in 2020 by Malaysia […]
Yes, time for KIA facelift
KUCHING: The issue regarding the poor condition of Kuching International Airport and its shoddy facilities is not new. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin brought it to the attention of the Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), the airport operator, last year. The same issue was brought to the attention of Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony […]
MAHB told to buck up and give Sarawak airports a facelift
KUCHING: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has been urged to give immediate attention to all the airports – especially the run-down ones – in Sarawak. The Kuching International Airport (KIA) requires a major facelift urgently. Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Sarawak chapter chairman Oscar Choo said it is necessary to upgrade the […]
Analysts adjust MAHB’s profit forecast after disappointing FY2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Research houses have tweaked down Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) target price and profit forecast after its disappointing financial year 2022 (FY2022) performance and amid higher operating costs. Kenanga Research said while MAHB passenger numbers will continue to grow as air travellers return, its earnings prospects are clouded by the Malaysian Aviation […]
New operating agreement seen positive for MAHB
KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed new operating agreement (OA 2023) between the government and Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is seen as positive for the airport operator’s development as it offers remuneration for capital expenditure (capex) spent and part-fund its capex via the Airport Development Fund (ADF). CGS-CIMB Securities said the most important provision of OA […]
Resurging aviation sector
KUCHING: Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) is optimistic about the Malaysian aviation sector ahead of the 15th General Election (GE15), stating that the election will “add fuel to the industry’s resurgence.” A Bernama report quoted the research house expecting GE15 to have a long term positive impact on passenger traffic and a short term […]
62 pct of MAHB carriers resuming operations
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) saw 55 out of 89, or 62 per cent of foreign airlines resuming operations at all five international airports in Malaysia since the reopening of international borders on April 1, 2022. The airports include KL International Airport (KUL), Langkawi International Airport (LGK), Penang International Airport (PEN), Kota Kinabalu […]
Kuching airport needs a makeover, Lee tells MAHB
KUCHING: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has been urged to improve the image and facilties of the Kuching International Airport (KIA), especially at its international departure hall. Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said he had instructed MAHB, to look into the cleanliness and facilities at the KIA, as well as to consider […]
Additional foreign carriers to boost aviation recovery
KUALA LUMPUR: International traffic at airports operated by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) received a further boost with the addition of a new foreign carrier and the recommencement of five others last month, a statement from MAHB said. Cambodian low-cost carrier Lanmei Airlines launched its inaugural weekly flight connecting Phnom Penh to Kuala Lumpur, utilising an Airbus A320 aircraft.“It […]
