
AirAsia flight makes safe emergency landing at KLIA 2 after engine fire
An AirAsia flight bound for Shenzhen, China, had to make a turnback to KLIA 2 shortly after takeoff due to a reported engine fire.
Thu Mar 27 2025

AirAsia to add 2,000 weekly flights, 150,000 seats across 40 key routes by year-end
AirAsia is expanding its domestic connectivity across Malaysia with the addition of 2,000 weekly flights across 40 key routes by year-end.
Mon Sep 23 2024

AirAsia's core reservation, check-in system affected by global IT issue
MAHB said its network of airports in Malaysia remains unaffected by the global Microsoft outage.
Fri Jul 19 2024

Tony Fernandes signs 5-year extension as Capital A CEO
Tony Fernandes said will focus on returning value to shareholders during renewed term, while creating a narrow-term strategy for the group.
Wed Apr 24 2024

Mount Ruang eruption: Malaysia Airlines, Airasia flights to Sabah, Sarawak cancelled
Malaysia Airlines will cancel several impacted flights and advised passengers to check their latest flight status and travel advisory.
Thu Apr 18 2024

Aviation industry to see robust growth in 2024 - Loke
This is due to the government's steps, especially in relaxing visa requirements for Chinese and Indian tourists, said Anthony Loke.
Fri Jan 05 2024

Govt to subsidise flight tickets to Sabah, S'wak, Labuan during festive seasons
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the initiative will come into effect at 12.01 am (Dec 16) for Dec 22 to 24 flights.
Fri Dec 15 2023

AirAsia leases four planes previously operated by MyAirline - Bo Lingam
Bo Lingam said AirAsia had previously leased three of the aircraft before the COVID-19 pandemic from lessor AirCastle Ltd.
Thu Dec 14 2023

AirAsia adds over 5 million seats for China, India and Malaysia flights in 2024
The announcement also coincides with the recent announcement of the easing of travel restrictions for Malaysians to China, from Dec 1, 2023.
Mon Nov 27 2023

Apex court dismisses MyCC’s review bid in case against AirAsia, MAS
The Court said MyCC has also failed to meet the threshold requirement to warrant a review of the Federal Court's previous decision.
Wed Nov 01 2023

AirAsia X submits application to exit PN17 status
AAX said it has undertaken a broad range of measures and corporate exercises to improve its financial position.
Fri Jul 21 2023

Flight ticket subsidy application needs to be straightforward without bureaucracy
The initiative will benefit over 56,000 public university students nationwide, with the overall cost estimated to be RM16.8 million.
Thu Jul 13 2023

Public varsity students to get RM300 subsidy for purchase of domestic flight tickets
Anthony Loke said this would be implemented through a credit shell where participating airlines will issue a digital voucher.
Wed Jul 12 2023

AirAsia X expands medium-haul network to Northern India
Its CEO Benyamin Ismail said the restart of the route is part of the company's effort to strengthen AAX's position in South Asia.
Fri Jun 16 2023

AirAsia X returns to Osaka
AirAsia X (AAX) has returned to Osaka, Japan, in a bid to further expand its network to the land of the rising sun.
Sat Jan 21 2023

Musk says he will finish most of $1 trillion federal cost cuts within weeks
Elon Musk says he would finish most of the work to cut $1 trillion in federal spending when his tenure ends in as soon as 64 days.
Fri Mar 28 2025

US car buyers face higher prices, less choice under Trump's tariffs
Trump says tariffs will boost US production, but analysts warn theyll impact automakers' choices and raise costs for consumers.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Rohingya in Bangladesh face dire consequences if aid money drops, say UN agencies
UNHCR & IOM warn as they launch a joint appeal for food, education aid for Rohingya fleeing Myanmar violence for eight years.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Malaysia’s EPF Spotlighted in WEF Longevity Economy Report as global model for retirement reform
Malaysia gains WEF 2025 spotlight for leading inclusive, tech-driven retirement reforms amid global ageing challenges.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Amendment to Education Act: Reduce student dropout rate, increase enrolment
MOE adds a rule holding parents accountable for ensuring kids complete primary and secondary education.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Trump orders elimination of 'anti-American ideology' from Smithsonian institutions
The Republican president, in an executive order, directed that Vice President JD Vance undertake the action.
Fri Mar 28 2025

US Defense Secretary reaffirms 'ironclad commitment' to the Philippines
Pete Hegseth, Marcos Jr. reaffirm strong US-Philippines ties, stressing peace amid China's growing threats in the Indo-Pacific.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Myanmar junta declares state of emergency in multiple regions following strong earthquake
Ruling military says will make inquiries on the situation quickly and conduct rescue operations along with providing humanitarian aid.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Detention of South Sudan's VP Machar cancels peace deal, his party says
The U.N. peacekeeping mission in South Sudan called for restraint, saying the country stood on the brink of relapsing into widespread conflict.
Fri Mar 28 2025

At least three dead after mosque partially collapses in Myanmar earthquake, eyewitnesses say
A mosque in Myanmar partially collapsed when the strong earthquake struck the Southeast Asian nation.
Fri Mar 28 2025