Airlines
Scoot Launches Flights to Kota Bharu, Expanding Malaysian Network to 12 Cities
Flights will be operated on Scoot’s newest fleet, the E190-E2 aircraft Water Cannon Salute at Sultan Ismail Petra Airport
Category: Airlines
Air Travel
Capital A Clears Final Thai Hurdle, Downgraded to Neutral at RM0.95 Target
Capital A’s aviation unit disposal clears last Thai regulatory obstacle; analysts downgrade to Neutral as valuation seen fair.
Airlines
Scoot Expands Southeast Asia Network with New Flights to Four Indonesian Cities
Scoot adds Labuan Bajo, Medan, Palembang and Semarang to its network, boosting Southeast Asian connectivity and increasing regional flight frequencies.
Air Travel
Malaysia Airlines Retimes Flights Amid KLIA Airspace Closure for Merdeka Celebration
Malaysia Airlines will adjust flight schedules from August 26-31, 2025, due to KLIA airspace closure for Merdeka celebrations.
Accounting
MOF Explainer on Service Tax Exemption for Aircraft and Ship Leasing
The finance ministry exempted aircraft and ship leasing from the 8% service tax to prevent owners from registering abroad and maintain Malaysia's economic activity.
Airlines
Scoot Launches New KrisFlyer Award Chart for More Rewarding Journeys
Scoot launched a new KrisFlyer award chart, enabling miles redemption for low-cost flights starting at 1,500 miles.
Air Travel
Chinese Man to Be Charged in Singapore for Alleged Theft on Dubai Flight
Chinese man charged in Singapore for alleged in-flight theft from Dubai passenger; wife caught act, police stress vigilance and prevention.
Airlines
The Almost Forgotten History of MSA, Malaysia-Singapore Airlines
Many Malaysians and Singaporeans may not know that their national carriers once shared a name, a fleet, and a vision. MSA’s legacy lives on…
Air Travel
What’s with the MAG’s Boeing Aircraft Deal?
Malaysia Aviation Group plans to acquire 85 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to modernize its fleet, enhance safety, and support job growth.
Air Travel
Tourism Malaysia, Vietjet Ink MoU to Boost Travel Between Malaysia and Vietnam
Tourism Malaysia and Vietjet Air signed a MoU to boost travel and tourism between Malaysia and Vietnam, targeting one million annual tourist arrivals.
Airlines
Malaysia Reaffirms US$19 Billion Boeing Deal to Boost Trade, Aviation Sector
Malaysia will buy 26 Boeing aircraft in two phases, strengthening bilateral trade and enhancing its aviation sectors.
Airlines
Malaysia Airlines Soars Back to Profit with Premium Pivot and Global Partnerships
Malaysia Airlines has transformed into a premium carrier through strategic changes, fleet renewal, and global partnerships, returning to profitability in 2023.
Air Travel
Solo Travel Surges in Malaysia as 94% Plan Independent Trips, Says Scoot Survey
Scoot survey finds 94% of Malaysians plan solo travel, driven by self-discovery, flexibility, and focus on personal well-being.
Air Travel
Fuel Switch Mystery: Air India Crash Report Reveals Pilots Denied Cutting Engine Power
India's AAIB reported Air India Flight 171's crash was due to fuel control switches transitioning to "CUTOFF," causing rapid altitude loss, killing 260.
Airlines
Sarawak May Become The Assembly Hub VoltAero Hybrid Aircraft
Sarawak to host VoltAero hybrid aircraft assembly, with training, tech transfer, and Asia-Pacific distribution under new France-Malaysia deal.
Air Travel
Scoot Broadens Reach in Southeast Asia with Da Nang, Kota Bharu and Nha Trang
Flights to Da Nang, Kota Bharu and Nha Trang will commence progressively from October to November 2025. More flights will be added to cities…