Airport worker suspended after KLIA altercation with foreigner

KUALA LUMPUR: An employee from a Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) subsidiary has been suspended pending investigations into alleged misconduct against a foreign traveller at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA1), says Anthony Loke. The Transport Minister said the incident, which went viral on social media, involved physical contact and verbal exchanges between the AeroDarat Services...

MALAYSIA AIRPORTS READY FOR TAKEOFF

The appointment of Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani as the new managing director of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) signals a new era of transformation. At a time when the aviation industry is navigating both unprecedented challenges and exciting opportunities, Mohd Izani has been tasked to steer MAHB to transform its operations, which includes improving customer experience and overall...

KLIA beats Changi Airport to be more ‘instagrammable’, says survey

PETALING JAYA: The KL International Airport in Sepang has overtaken Changi Airport in Singapore - in the ranking with the most photogenic facilities. According to a study conducted by travel site Miss Tourist, KLIA is ranked fourth in the list of airports with the most photogenic facilities, with 600,336 posts on Instagram. "It features a unique modern...

Abuse of tourist visas key factor in KLIA ‘counter setting’ activities, says MACC source

PUTRAJAYA: The abuse of tourist visas by foreign nationals has been identified as a key factor in ‘counter setting’ activities at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA1) and Terminal 2 (KLIA2). According to a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) source, groups of foreign nationals, particularly from Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, and several other countries, have been found...

Immigration to give full cooperation in ‘counter setting’ probe

KUALA LUMPUR: The Immigration Department will fully cooperate with authorities in the investigation of 49 officers detained in the "counter setting" probe. Newly appointed director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban stated the department will not tolerate any officers who misuse their authority or violate the law. "We will cooperate fully with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), police, and other...

No phones for Immigration officers on duty at KLIA to curb graft, MACC proposes

PUTRAJAYA: Immigration officers, including supervisors, stationed at the counters of KL International Airport Terminal 1 and 2 should not have access to their mobile phones while on duty, says Tan Sri Azam Baki. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner said the commission has proposed this to the Immigration department following the crackdown on counter setting...

MACC closing in on fourth doc in fake Socso claims probe

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is currently tracking down another doctor to help with the investigation into allegations of falsified Social Security Organisation (Socso) disability claims in Penang. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki (pic) confirmed that the doctor is employed at a hospital in Penang. ALSO READ: Socso claim process to be overhauled in wake of recent...

MACC hunts immigration officer involved in foreigner syndicate at KLIA, says Azam Baki

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is actively tracking an Immigration Department officer to assist in the investigation involving a syndicate bringing in foreigners at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the male officer on duty at KLIA is believed to have escaped. However, Azam in a Sinar...

Seoul-bound Malaysia Airlines flight forced to return to KLIA

PETALING JAYA: A Malaysia Airlines(MAS) flight headed for Incheon Airport in Seoul, South Korea was forced to turn back shortly after taking off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) According to data obtained from flight tracking website FlightRadar24, Malaysia Airlines flight MH66 departed from KLIA just after 12am on Sunday (Sept 2) and returned to the...

CAAM confirms flight MH156 bound for Jeddah turned back

PUTRAJAYA: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has confirmed that Malaysia Airlines flight MH156, which was en route to Jeddah on Sunday (Aug 4), turned back to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1. CAAM chief executive officer Datuk Capten Norazman Mahmud, when contacted by Bernama, said the plane, carrying Umrah pilgrims, was believed to...