46 passengers, 2 crew members from turbulence-hit SQ321 still being treated in Bangkok hospitals: SIA

SINGAPORE: Forty-six passengers and two crew members aboard the SIA flight that hit severe turbulence and had to make an emergency landing in Bangkok on May 21 remain in the Thai capital for medical treatment. Singapore Airlines, in a Facebook post at 9.31pm on Thursday (May 23), said that meant a total of 65 passengers and...

No need for public transport drivers to check status of foreign passengers, says Immigration DG

PETALING JAYA: Public transport operators who unknowingly transport illegal immigrants will not be fined as they are not authorised to check the status of their passengers, said Immigration Department director Datuk Ruslin Jusoh. Ruslin also dismissed as fake a viral notice that public transport drivers will be penalised with a massive fine should they be caught...

Be at KLIA at least four hours ahead of departure, says MAHB

PUTRAJAYA: Passengers departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) for domestic and international flights during the peak travel season and festive period are recommended to arrive at least four hours prior to departure. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) in a travel advisory issued on Friday (Dec 22) said the holiday season typically sees a surge in...

Siti Nurhaliza, David Foster and other celebs serenade AirAsia passengers with ‘mini concert’

PETALING JAYA: A recent flight to Singapore saw a massive “upgrade” to its in-flight entertainment system when several renowned singers, including local icon Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza, treated passengers to a mini 'concert'. The pleasant surprise saw the popular songstress accompanied by Grammy Award-winning music legend David Foster and fellow acclaimed singers Michael Bolton, Katherine McPhee,...