Transport Ministry says move to improve efficiency, governance, and create more responsive regulatory system.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — AirAsia recognises the merger of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) as an important step towards strengthening the country’s aviation sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Malaysia recorded 8.7 million in air passenger traffic last month, marking a 6.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase from February 2024, according to the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom).

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — Malaysia has recorded a 14.3 per cent increase year-on-year (y-o-y) in air passenger traffic, with 8.8 million passengers in July 2024 versus 7.7 million in the same month a year ago, according to the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom).

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Malaysia’s total air passenger traffic reached 46.6 million in the first half of 2024 (1H 2024), marking a 15.3 per cent increase year-on-year (y-o-y) from the 40.4 million recorded during the same period in 2023.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — Malaysia’s air passenger traffic recorded a significant 12.2 per cent year-on-year increase to eight million in May 2024, and a 0.8 per cent month-on-month rise from April, said the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom).

PUTRAJAYA, June 13 — Two bills will be tabled in the Parliament session this month to facilitate the dissolution of the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom), said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Malaysia’s air passenger traffic rose 19.5 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to 7.9 million in April 2024 and 8 per cent month-on-month (m-o-m) from March 2024, said the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Malaysia’s year-to-date air passenger traffic grew significantly by 21.4 per cent to 15.3 million as of February this year, compared to 12.6 million passengers recorded in the same period last year.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Malaysia’s year-to-date air passenger traffic grew significantly by 21.4 per cent to 15.3 million as of February 2024, compared to 12.6 million passengers recorded in the same period in 2023.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — Amendments to the Passenger Service Charge (PSC) for the First Regulatory Period (RP1) starting on June 1 will only involve the adjustment of Asean PSC rates and destinations beyond Asean, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

BATU GAJAH, Feb 29 — A company which had previously expressed interest in investing in MYAirline Sdn Bhd has withdrawn from its intention to do so, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 23 — The Transport Ministry (MOT) has reached an agreement in principle to allow airlines to impose additional fees to cover their carbon emission, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

SEPANG, Feb 8 — The merger between the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) into a single aviation regulatory agency is still under discussion.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 — Air passenger traffic is expected to fully recover this year, with initial projections showing a four per cent growth compared to the pre-pandemic 2019 levels, according to MIDF Research.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 12 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke has said any discussions regarding the revival of grounded low-cost carrier MYAirline Sdn Bhd will be based on resolving refund issues and settling unpaid staff wages.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 — MYAirline Sdn Bhd has secured and signed a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) in late December 2023 with an investor from the Middle East, sources said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 — The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) has revised upwards its forecast for passenger traffic to between 84.5 million and 86.5 million for 2023, surpassing earlier projections.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — New and existing airlines must go through an evaluation and audit process by various levels within the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) before they can obtain or renew their Air Service Licence (ASL), said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 — The government is targeting the number of air passengers to reach 87.8 million or 80.6 per cent this year compared to the number recorded in 2019, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.