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
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024