News Releases
MAVCOM Ensures Smooth Flying for Hari Raya Aidilfitri Celebrations with Surprise Airport Inspections
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 April 2023  – As Malaysians prepare for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) conducted surprise airport inspections of KL International Airport, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 as well as the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (Subang Airport), to assess the readiness of airlines and airports in anticipation of the increase in passenger traffic during the upcoming festive travel period…
MAVCOM Welcomes Appointment of New Member of the Commission
KUALA LUMPUR, 11 APRIL 2023  – The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) thanks and welcomes the Minister of Transport’s appointment of YBhg. Dato Ir. Alice Jawan Empaling as MAVCOM’s new Member of the Commission for a term of 3 years, effective from 28 March 2023 to 27 March 2026…
Air Traffic Rights Applications in Q4 2022 Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels
KUALA LUMPUR, 31 January 2023  – The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) today released its Air Traffic Rights (ATR) report for the fourth quarter of 2022 (Q4 2022), which consisted of 44 ATR allocations for the Malaysian civil aviation sector during the period of October to December 2022…
MAVCOM Conducts Airport Inspection Ahead of Chinese New Year
KUALA LUMPUR, 17 January 2023  – The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) conducted a surprise inspection of KL International Airport (KLIA) and KL International Airport 2 (klia2) today ahead of the Chinese New Year (CNY) travelling period…
MAVCOM Updates Regarding Investigations on AirAsia X and Batik Air Flight Disruptions
KUALA LUMPUR, 13 January 2023  – The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) wishes to provide an update on its investigations regarding the cancellation of flight D7 219 by AirAsia X Berhad (AirAsia X) from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur on 2 January 2023 as well as the delay of flight OD 7634 from Kuala Lumpur to Kuching operated by Batik Air Sdn. Bhd. (Batik Air) on 22 December 2022…
MAVCOM Prepares the Aviation Industry for Chinese New Year
KUALA LUMPUR, 10 January 2023  – The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) has instructed all airlines to better manage flight disruptions with immediate effect and reminded airlines of their obligations toward consumers under the Malaysian Aviation Consumer Protection Code 2016 (MACPC)….
Malaysia Charts Highest Air Passenger Traffic Post Pandemic
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 December 2022  – The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) today released the 12th edition of its Industry Report, Waypoint, which highlights the Malaysian aviation sector’s performance in the third quarter of 2022 (3Q22)…
Air Traffic Rights Applications Up by 18.8% in Q3 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, 8 NOVEMBER 2022 – , – The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) today released its Air Traffic Rights (ATR) report for the third quarter of 2022 (Q3 2022) spanning 1 July to 30 September 2022…
Aviation Industry Geared up for GE15
KUALA LUMPUR, 27 OCTOBER 2022 – The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) has completed its review of airfares for domestic flights operating between 16 to 20 November 2022 (GE15 travelling dates) in conjunction with Malaysia’s upcoming 15th General Election on 19 November 2022…
MAVCOM Ramps Up Efforts with Proposed Enhancements to Existing Consumer Protection Code and Calls for Public Feedback
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 October 2022 – The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) today released a Consultation Paper on proposed amendments to the Malaysian Aviation Consumer Protection Code (MACPC)…