Under 'open skies', the market, not the minister, would decide how often airlines could fly into Australia
The resulting framework prohibited international commercial flights unless expressly permitted.
Tue Sep 12 2023
Malaysia hopes to retain seat in ICAO Council for sixth consecutive term
Malaysia hopes to retain its seat in the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council after a 15-year track record, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
Mon Jul 11 2022
Australia, Netherlands start UN action against Russia over MH17
The rare procedure comes under an article of ICAO's Chicago Convention designed to protect civilian aircraft from weapons fire.
Tue Mar 15 2022
Australia, Netherlands start legal action against Russia for downing of MH17
The joint action under Article 84 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation is separate to the Dutch murder trial.
Mon Mar 14 2022
Guidelines for COVID-19 tests for airline passengers could set global bar for reliability, sources say
A global aviation manual now under review by a UN body suggests global guidelines calling for the use of highly reliable tests when screening passengers to detect the coronavirus ahead of flights.
Mon Nov 02 2020
Malaysia on ICAO council for 4th consecutive term
The country was among those picked to sit on the council at the 39th ICAO General Assembly in Montreal, Canada, on Tuesday.
Wed Oct 05 2016
Malaysia seeks re-election to the ICAO council
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai says he will represent Malaysia at the 39th ICAO General Assembly in Montreal, Canada.
Mon Sep 26 2016
MH370 kin 'gravely concerned' at impending end of search
Voice370 appeals to countries involved, Boeing and ICAO to continue the search in the southern Indian Ocean.
Mon May 23 2016
Debris found in South Africa and Rodrigues island almost certainly from MH370
This was confirmed after the Malaysian International Civil Aviation Organisation Annex 13 Safety Investigation Team completed their investigation of two plane wreckage.
Thu May 12 2016
DCA, ECAC sign accord to strengthen civil aviation ties
DCA and ECAC signed a cooperation arrangement to strengthen ties between them related to international civil aviation.
Wed Jul 01 2015
MH370: Much to do still to improve global aviation industry
Among the efforts that can be done is to install a real-time tracking device in all commercial aircraft, says Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai.
Sat Mar 07 2015
Aircraft set for minute-by-minute tracking
All commercial flights worldwide could soon send out an automated signal every minute in times of distress to help rescuers find downed aircraft more easily.
Sat Jan 31 2015
MH370 case declared accident based on ICAO definitions - Liow
The official declaration that the case of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 was an accident was made based on definitions set by the ICAO, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.
Sat Jan 31 2015
Independent audit committee will only probe security of KLIA2
The independent audit committee (IAC) will only investigate the security of KL International Airport 2 (klia2).
Sun Dec 14 2014
MH17: Media statement by Malaysia's Minister of Transport
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai reiterated MH17's flight path was approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization, and by the countries whose airspace the route passed through.
Fri Jul 18 2014
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024