KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is improving its security at KLIA and working closely with enforcement agencies to fight wildlife smuggling. In a statement on Monday (March 17), MAHB said that its Aviation Security (AVSEC) team remains dedicated to preventing illegal activities that could jeopardise passenger safety and air transport integrity. "While our baggage handling system...
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has fact-checked claims made by Kampar MP Chong Zhemin on the Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) sale of Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd (MAHB) shares. "There are a lot of errors stated by the Kampar MP in the video published by DAP. "YB Chong, you still don't understand and have swayed...
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has questioned the payout-to-earnings ratio of the Employees' Provident Fund's (EPF) dividend of 6.3% for 2024, with the total payout for conventional and syariah savings amounting to RM73.24bil. "The EPF dividend payout for 2024 accounts for 98.4% of the total earnings from EPF's investment profits throughout 2024, compared...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) did not incur any losses in its sale and repurchase of Malaysia Airports Holding Bhd (MAHB) shares, says Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. “I want to take this opportunity to clarify to Kampar MP (Chong Zhemin) that there are no losses recorded by the EPF regarding the MAHB matter. “With...
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia Airports Holding Bhd (MAHB) has increased manpower to enhance operations and is prepared to ensure smooth passenger flows and reduce waiting times at key touchpoints, in anticipation of the school holidays, Christmas, and New Year celebrations. MAHB managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani reassured travellers that arrangements are in place to handle the increased...
KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will get new terminals and increased capacity to accommodate the ever-increasing number of passengers, says the Transport Ministry. It said several terminal expansion projects based on the KLIA Masterplan are being considered through Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB). Among the proposals for long-term expansion are phased upgrade projects for both...
SIRENS and flashing lights always draw the attention of the crowd, especially if accompanied by raised voices and the sight of policemen in full riot gear. Several videos of such an incident have gone viral, with comments saying that the incident happened at Penang International Airport. Did such an incident occur there? Verdict: FALSE Malaysia Airports Bhd (MAHB) reassured the...
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...
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...
KUALA LUMPUR: Opposition lawmakers remain adamant that selling Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad’s (MAHB) shares to foreign entities will threaten national security. Wan Ahmad Fayshal Wan Ahmad Kamal (PN-Machang) claims Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim failed to explain to the Dewan Rakyat that Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) could access the travellers' data once the deals are...
