Government extends subsidy period for Hari Raya flight tickets to East Malaysia by another day - Loke
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said any cost above the maximum price of the airfare from peninsula to East M'sia will be borne by the govt.
Fri Mar 22 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
Flight ticket subsidy for varsity students extended to students of polytechnics, community colleges, matriculations, IPG
Transport ministry says the initiative involving domestic routes between the Peninsula, Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan will begin today.
Fri Oct 06 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
Over 17,000 flight tickets to Sabah, Sarawak offered at RM300 - Loke
A total of 17,708 one-way flight tickets from the Peninsula to Sabah or Sarawak were sold at a maximum price of RM300 in conjunction with the Kaamatan Festival and Hari Gawai.
Thu May 18 2023
Gov't examining mechanisms to overcome issue of high flight ticket prices during festivities - Loke
Anthony Loke said he was given a mandate by PM Anwar Ibrahim during to be responsible for finding a solution to the issue.
Fri Apr 21 2023
Syndicate involved in manipulating flight ticket quota for umrah uncovered - MACC
MACC has uncovered a syndicate involved in manipulating the distribution of a quota of flight seats for agencies providing umrah services.
Fri Feb 10 2023
One-way economy airfares to Sabah, Sarawak now significantly lower - Wee
The price of one-way economy class flight tickets from Peninsular Malaysia to various destinations in Sabah and Sarawak during the Hari Raya festive season has dropped significantly.
Mon Apr 18 2022
Sale of VTL tickets between Malaysia and Singapore is reopened - Khairy
The sale of bus and flight tickets for the land and air VTL initiative between Malaysia and Singapore, which was temporarily suspended last Dec 23, is reopened with immediate effect today.
Fri Jan 21 2022
Decision on VTL-air to be made before Jan 21
Wee said if the VTL by air resumes on that date, total flight ticket sales would likely be reduced by up to 50 per cent.
Fri Dec 31 2021
Sarawak election: Flight frequency from Miri to Lawas, Limbang increased - Ka Siong
Flight frequency from Miri to Lawas and Limbang will be increased following complaints from the public who said they found it difficult getting flight tickets during the 12th Sarawak State Election.
Fri Dec 03 2021
Flight ticket prices to Sarawak increase up to six-fold for Nov 2 to 8 dates
Ticket prices for flights between Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak recorded an increase up to six times higher for flight dates between Nov 2 and 8, 2021, the Deepavali festive period.
Tue Nov 02 2021
Air ticket prices to Sabah, Sarawak will return to normal - Deputy Minister
Domestic flight ticket prices for routes to Sabah and Sarawak will return to standard prices when the total flight frequency operates as usual, said Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Henry Sum Agong.
Mon Oct 11 2021
COVID: Travellers to Langkawi can reschedule flight tickets, hotel reservations
Nancy said airline companies and registered accommodation operators have agreed to give their commitment on the matter.
Sat Sep 18 2021
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
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024