LATESTVIDEOSASEANBRICSMIDDLE EASTUS-CHINA

International Civil Aviation

Explore more about the topics related to international-civil-aviation on Astro Awani

Under 'open skies', the market, not the minister, would decide how often airlines could fly into Australia

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 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

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

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

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

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

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
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce

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

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

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

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
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today

Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today

Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce

UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce

Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says

Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says

So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed

Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed

Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin

Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin

South Korea is hosting the fifth and ostensibly final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting this week.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke

Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke

The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024