News Releases
MAVCOM Notes Increased Level of Awareness among Travellers
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 SEPTEMBER 2018 – With the release of its latest Consumer Report, the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) notes an increase in the number of complaints received from consumers throughout the six-month period of January to June 2018, compared to the previous report of July to December 2017.
Deputy Minister of Transport Launches AeroFile
KUALA LUMPUR, August 14, 2018 – A multi-agency initiative led by the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM), AeroFile, was launched today by Yang Berhormat Dato’ Kamarudin Jaffar, Deputy Minister of Transport.
Technical Paper on Airfares for Domestic Flights During Peak Seasons
The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) undertook a study to analyse the pricing patterns of airfares for domestic flights in Malaysia during selected peak seasons using a price multiplier methodology.
New Executive Chairman for MAVCOM
KUALA LUMPUR, 20 JULY 2018 – Malaysian Aviation Commission (“MAVCOM”) welcomes the appointment of Dr. Nungsari Ahmad Radhi as its new Executive Chairman, as announced by Minister of Transport, Yang Berhormat Anthony Loke Siew Fook…
Minister of Transport Launches FlySmart
SEPANG, June 28, 2018 – FlySmart, a consumer-centric initiative by the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) was launched by the Minister of Transport, Yang Berhormat Anthony Loke Siew Fook at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport today..
MAVCOM Refutes Allegations by Heads of Defunct Airlines
KUALA LUMPUR, 26 June 2018 – With reference to recent allegations made by Eaglexpress Air Charter Sdn. Bhd. (“Eaglexpress”) president Captain Azlan Zainal Abidin and Suasa Airlines Sdn. Bhd. (“Suasa Airlines”) CEO Captain Sheikh Salleh Abod…
Consumer welfare and fair competition must take precedence
KUALA LUMPUR, 13 June 2018 – With reference to a recent media report entitled “MAVCOM rejects AirAsia’s application for more KL-Haikou, KK-Sandakan flights”, the Malaysian Aviation Commission (“MAVCOM”), would like to state
Clarification on the DA424M-NG Diamond plane
With reference to media reports pertaining to a police report involving the Sarawak Forestry Department for an alleged purchase of a ‘DA424M-NG Diamond’ plane worth RM35 million,..
MAVCOM is optimistic for continued positive industry performance in 2018
Kuala Lumpur, 15 August 2017: The Malaysian aviation industry is poised for continued growth in passenger traffic for 2017. According to the Malaysian Aviation Commission’s (MAVCOM) first Industry Report, called Waypoint, passenger traffic growth in 2017 is expected to overtake growth rates in 2016…
MAVCOM Refutes Accusations by Tan Sri Tony Fernandes
KUALA LUMPUR, 15 MAY 2018 – The Malaysian Aviation Commission (“MAVCOM”), further to our earlier statement dated 13 May 2018 would like to state that the Commission categorically refutes the accusation that it told AirAsia Berhad (“AirAsia”) to cancel all 120 additional flights applied…