Malaysia Airlines to avoid Iranian airspace over safety concerns following missile attack
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 8): Malaysia Airlines Bhd is steering clear of the "conflict airspace of Iran" amidst flaring tensions between the US and the Middle East.
Taliworks clarifies Selangor water receivables was sold at RM660m
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 8): Taliworks Corp Bhd yesterday clarified that its receivables due from Syarikat Pengeluar Air Sungai Selangor Sdn Bhd (Splash) was sold to special purpose vehicle (SPV) Starbright Capital Bhd, for a consideration of RM660 million.
AirAsia adds fixed-fare late-night flights for Chinese New Year
SEPANG (Jan 7): AirAsia Group Bhd will add special late-night flights at fixed one-way all-in fares between Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah and Sarawak from Jan 21 to 31, following feedback from the budget airline's guests for it to have fixed low fares for the upcoming Chinese New Year, which falls on Jan 25 and 26.
Ex-Pos Malaysia CEO Mohd Shukrie takes over as acting MAHB chief
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 7): Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) group chief executive officer (CEO) Raja Azmi Raja Nazuddin has stepped down two years short of his three-year contract, handing the reins over to its chief operating officer (COO) Datuk Mohd Shukrie Mohd Salleh.
klia2 immigration arrival area expanded in time for Visit Malaysia 2020
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 3): The immigration arrival area at klia2 has been expanded to twice its original size, doubling its capacity.
Loke: I disinvited Mavcom to post-cab meeting because they refused to execute Cabinet decisions
When the Ministry of Transport (MoT) announced the Cabinet's decision to disband the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom), it caused an outcry in the investing community.
George Kent unaware of any intention by Tan Kay Hock to divest stake
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 31): George Kent (Malaysia) Bhd said yesterday that it is unaware of any intention by its chairman Tan Sri Tan Kay Hock to divest his stake in the company.
Putrajaya postpones targeted fuel subsidy programme until further notice
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 30): The government is postponing the implementation of the targeted fuel subsidy programme, which was slated to begin in January 2020.
From Jan 1, 2020: 6% digital tax on foreign digital services
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 30): Based on a Budget 2019 announcement, a 6% service tax would be imposed on foreign digital services effective Jan 1, 2020.
Saifuddin: No such thing as RM5,700 parking allowance for ministers
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 26): Foreign Affairs minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah has rubbished claims that Cabinet ministers were provided with a monthly RM5,700 parking allowance.
