Wedding party, umrah pilgrims among those stranded at KKIA
Several M'sia Airlines and Air Asia flights connecting KLIA, Sabah and Sarawak were cancelled, following volcanic eruption at Mount Ruang.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Passengers want MYairlines to take responsibility for flight cancellations
MYAirline said its operations were suspended effective today until further notice due to significant financial pressure.
Thu Oct 12 2023
Water supply disruption at KKIA until Oct 26
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) is currently facing water supply disruption due to maintenance work at the Moyog Water Treatment Plant until Oct 26.
Wed Oct 19 2022
Tears of joy as Sabahans return home after two years
Tears of joy fill the eyes of those at KKIA as the AirAsia flight AK1794 from Singapore carrying 119 passengers, the first international flight into Sabah after more than two years, landed at 2.30 pm.
Sat Apr 16 2022
Customs foils attempt to smuggle out over 12 kg drugs at KKIA
The Customs Department foiled an attempt to smuggle out over 12 kg of drugs worth more than RM500,000 using 23 polystyrene boxes filled with frozen fish.
Wed Oct 06 2021
Last flights home for Sabah tertiary students on June 5
Flights for the last batch of Sabah tertiary students from Peninsular and Sarawak institutions are expected to be on June 5, said State Minister of Education and Innovation Datuk Dr Yusof Yacob.
Wed May 20 2020
MAHB to transfer LCC operations to KKIA Terminal 1 on Nov 1
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will transfer all operations of low-cost airlines and services from Kota Kinabalu International Airport's (KKIA) Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 effective Nov 1.
Fri Oct 02 2015
Opening of KKIA Terminal 1 on Malaysia Day a significant occasion
The terminal contributed immensely for integration among the people of Sabah, Sarawak and the Peninsula.
Wed Sep 16 2015
Despite order, AirAsia refuses to move to new KKIA terminal
AirAsia will remain at the Terminal 2 of the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) despite a ministerial order to do so, says its chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.
Wed Aug 12 2015
MAHB seeks govt and DCA intervention for AirAsia's relocation at KKIA
MAHB is to submit AirAsia Bhd's operation status at KKIA to the government in effort to move the operation back to Terminal 1 of KKIA.
Sat Aug 01 2015
KK Airport runway blackout -- A valuable lesson for all
BIMP-EAGA Malaysia Business Council Datuk Roselan Johar Mohamed has described last Thursday's runway blackout at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) as a valuable lesson for all.
Mon Oct 29 2012
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024