Wan Ahmad Fayshal could face six-month suspension from Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayshal Wan Ahmad Kamal could face a six-month suspension from the Dewan Rakyat. This comes after the Perikatan Nasional lawmaker allegedly tarnished the reputation of several individuals when referencing a poison pen letter during debates in Parliament. The letter alleged that an Employees Provident Fund (EPF) was active in pushing for...

Johor police want Bukit Aman to suspend cops accused of extortion at BSI

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor police will recommend that Bukit Aman suspend the two policemen who allegedly extorted money from travellers at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) Customs, Immigration and Quarantine complex near the Causeway. State police chief Comm M. Kumar said the matter must be taken seriously as two separate allegations have surfaced against the same policemen. “At...

Potential MYAirline investor cancels deal, says Loke

BATU GAJAH: A company that was supposed to invest in MYAirline Sdn Bhd has pulled out from the deal, says Anthony Loke. The Transport Minister said the ministry received a letter from the company on Wednesday (Feb 28) stating that they would not be continuing with their intention of investing in the airline and that they...

Misinformation about MYAirline can undermine revival, says airline

PETALING JAYA: Inaccuracies and misinformation in news reports about MYAirline has the potential to undermine efforts for its revival, says the beleaguered airline. The airline said such reports could hamper their efforts especially as they are currently engaged in advanced discussions with potential investors. "Out of the ten aircraft previously under MYAirline's management, it has been confirmed...

MYAirline’s licence to be suspended temporarily, says Loke

KUALA LUMPUR: The license of low-cost carrier MYAirline Sdn Bhd will be suspended temporarily, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) is expected to announce the matter later on Monday (Oct 16), he said. "The company still exists, it is suspending operations while looking for investors. "It's a commercial issue but from the...

MYAirline suspends operations from Oct 12, Mavcom to assist ticketholders

KUALA LUMPUR: Low-cost carrier MYAirline has announced it will suspend its operations from Oct 12, 2023, until further notice due to "significant financial pressures" pending a shareholder restructuring and recapitalisation of the airline. "We have worked tirelessly to explore various partnership and capital raising options to prevent this suspension. "Unfortunately, the constraints of time have left us...