Immigration counters increased in KLIA to accommodate more tourists in December

SEPANG: Implementation of the visa liberalisation plan from Dec 1 has prompted the Immigration department to add 14 counters in KL International Airport to accommodate the increasing number of visitors. Immigration director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said there were 78 counters in KLIA 1 and 2. "The additional 14 counters ensure that the entry of foreign tourists is...

MAG takes delivery of first Boeing 737-8 aircraft

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, today took delivery of its first Boeing 737-8 aircraft. MAG said the 737-8 is a part of the group’s fleet modernisation strategy to enhance customer experience, operational efficiency, and meet future network growth requirements. It has an orderbook of 25 units of the...

BREAKING: First Case of Omicron Detected in Malaysia

An Omicron variant case has been detected in Malaysia as of yesterday, 2 December 2021. Health Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin, shared the worrisome news in a statement. “The Institute for Medical Research (IMR) has conducted PCR Genotyping Assay tests to over 74 Covid-19 positive samples detected at KLIA from 11 November to 28 November.” “As a result of the PCR...