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The Star
37 minutes ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Shop at airports across Malaysia to win your dream ride
The grand prize for Licence To Win 2025 is a striking red Porsche. — Malaysia Airports/Facebook If you love travelling and you love shopping, a luxury car might just be yours for the taking. Combining the two can lead to this outcome so long as you participate in the 'Licence To Win' (LTW) contest. The flagship shopping campaign by Malaysia Airports returns for its 2025 edition, set to run from July 21 to Dec 31. Themed 'Own the Dream', this year's grand prize is a Porsche 911 Carrera – in a striking carmine red shade that is sure to turn heads. Additionally, a BMW R1300GS motorbike is up for grabs for shoppers at other international airports under Malaysia Airports' network. 'Our goal is to create experiences that go beyond routine. We are making this campaign more engaging, more inclusive, and more rewarding for every traveller, across every airport,' Hani Ezra Hussin, senior general manager for Commercial Services of Malaysia Airports, says in a press statement. Participation is made easier this year as all you'll need to spend for campaign entry is a minimum of RM100, at any of the 500-plus retail and dining outlets across Malaysia's international airports, including in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi (Kedah), Kuching (Sarawak) and Kota Kinabalu (Sabah). You will enjoy double entries if you are a Traveloka member or you shop at Eraman, as the travel platform and duty-free retailer are LTW partners. Eraman's diverse shopping options that include Charlotte Tilbury, Xerjoff and Penhaligon's means that shoppers can easily purchase duty-free items such as chocolates, liquor and perfumes at participating airports. Traveloka, meanwhile, offers exclusive travel vouchers like flights, hotels, and travel activities, for travellers who dream of holidays in Switzerland, Australia and Japan. Visit or follow @shopmyairports (on Instagram and Facebook) for more information.
Free Malaysia Today
09-07-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
PAC summons Amir Hamzah over sale of shares, privatisation of MAHB
PAC chairman Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said finance minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan is being summoned as part of the committee's proceedings related to the management of public airports. PETALING JAYA : The Public Accounts Committee has summoned finance minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan to provide testimony regarding the sale of shares and privatisation of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd tomorrow. Its chairman, Mas Ermieyati Samsudin, said Amir Hamzah is being summoned as part of the PAC's proceedings related to the management of public airports, in which the committee has conducted six proceedings over the past week. Among the witnesses were former MAHB CEO Raja Azmi Raja Nazuddin, Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd CEO Lee Jim Leng, and Retirement Fund Inc (KWAP) CEO Nik Amlizan Mohamed. Permodalan Nasional Bhd president and group CEO Abdul Rahman Ahmad, Bursa Malaysia CEO Fad'l Mohamed, and Securities Commission Malaysia executive director Zain Azhari Mazlan – representing SC chairman Faiz Azmi – were also called. Among the witnesses called last month were former EPF chairman Ahmad Badri Zahir, EPF chief investment officer Rohaya Yusof, Khazanah board member Goh Ching Yin, and Khazanah Nasional executive director Wong Shu Hsien. Mas Ermieyati said the PAC has now conducted 14 proceedings on the issue of public airport management and will table its report after receiving testimony from all the relevant stakeholders. Last December, she had announced that the PAC would start an inquiry into airport management involving MAHB, the finance ministry, and Khazanah. The PAC was previously called on to probe the privatisation of MAHB, in particular the rationale of selling 30% of MAHB's shares to the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Adia) and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP). Global investment firm BlackRock, which allegedly has connections with Israel and its military, completed its acquisition of GIP in October. GIP and Adia are taking up a 30% stake in MAHB through a consortium led by Khazanah. The rest will be owned by Khazanah (40%) and EPF (30%). Critics of the MAHB privatisation deal have claimed that EPF lost RM500 million in stock trading from buying back MAHB shares at higher prices after selling them at lower rates. Mas Ermieyati previously said PAC's inquiry into MAHB would not be limited to its privatisation deal, but would include issues related to the management of public airports, including the hike in airfares to Sabah and Sarawak, and the delayed reinstallation of the aerotrain service at KLIA.
Malay Mail
05-07-2025
- Malay Mail
KLIA Aerotrain safety systems working as intended, Loke assures travellers after flood and door incidents
PUTRAJAYA, July 5 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke has assured the public that the new Aerotrain at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 is operating smoothly and was built in full compliance with international standards. He said both Malaysia Airports and the Transport Ministry remain committed to enhancing service quality and responding promptly to any issues to ensure a safe, efficient and seamless travel experience. 'I appreciate the public's patience and understanding as we fine-tune operations during this early phase of the new Aerotrain service,' he said in a statement. Earlier, Malaysia Airports confirmed that the KLIA Aerotrain service was temporarily suspended at 11 am today due to water accumulation in the tunnel following heavy rainfall. It stated that the tunnel's drainage system is equipped with pumps specifically designed to manage water ingress during extreme weather conditions. Loke reiterated Malaysia Airports' explanation that this morning's KLIA Aerotrain disruption was caused by a technical fault involving a drainage pump within the airport's existing tunnel infrastructure. He clarified that the faulty pump, part of the airport's legacy system and unrelated to the new Aerotrain replacement programme, had failed to function as intended, leading to rainwater accumulation in the tunnel. 'The water reached a safety threshold, triggering the Aerotrain's safety system to automatically suspend operations as a precautionary measure,' he added. Loke also referred to a separate incident on July 2, when a passenger obstructed the platform doors from closing, triggering the train's safety mechanism to prevent the doors from shutting forcefully. 'This safety response was intentional and appropriate. Both incidents, though regrettable, actually reflect the integrity and reliability of the new Aerotrain's safety systems,' he emphasised. He added that the systems are designed to detect potential hazards and automatically halt operations when necessary, prioritising passenger safety. — Bernama
Sinar Daily
04-07-2025
- Climate
- Sinar Daily
KLIA Aerotrain service resumes after temporary disruption
As a safety precaution, train operations were suspended until the water was manually cleared and the tracks were confirmed safe for use. 04 Jul 2025 05:51pm Malaysia Airports has confirmed that the KLIA Aerotrain service at Terminal 1 of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA1) was temporarily suspended at 11 am today due to water accumulation in the tunnel following heavy rainfall. Bernama FILE PIX SEPANG - Malaysia Airports has confirmed that the KLIA Aerotrain service at Terminal 1 of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA1) was temporarily suspended at 11am today due to water accumulation in the tunnel following heavy rainfall. It said the tunnel's drainage system is equipped with pumps designed to manage water ingress during severe weather conditions. "However, one of the drainage pumps experienced a technical fault during today's heavy rainfall, preventing the automatic removal of accumulated water,' Malaysia Airports said in a statement today. Malaysia Airports has confirmed that the KLIA Aerotrain service at Terminal 1 of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA1) was temporarily suspended at 11 am today due to water accumulation in the tunnel following heavy rainfall. Bernama FILE PIX "As a safety precaution, train operations were suspended until the water was manually cleared and the tracks were confirmed safe for use. The service resumed at 12.15 pm once full clearance was obtained from the technical and safety teams. It added that transport service to the satellite terminal was uninterrupted during the incident, with passengers being ferried via the airside shuttle bus services. "We are currently rectifying the pump system to ensure optimal performance during future weather events. Our technical teams are also closely monitoring the Aerotrain system during these early stages of operations to ensure any necessary adjustments are promptly addressed,' it said. Malaysia Airports has confirmed that the KLIA Aerotrain service at Terminal 1 of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA1) was temporarily suspended at 11 am today due to water accumulation in the tunnel following heavy rainfall. Bernama FILE PIX The fully modernised, driverless train service resumed full operations on Tuesday following a RM456 million upgrade under MAHB's RM742 million transformation initiative aimed at future-proofing KLIA as a premier regional aviation hub. An iconic feature of KLIA since its opening in 1998, the Aerotrain now features Alstom Innovia APM 300R trainsets. Each three-car unit can accommodate up to 270 passengers and travel at speeds of up to 56 kilometres per hour, reducing travel time between the main terminal and the satellite terminal to under three minutes. - BERNAMA
The Sun
04-07-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
KLIA aerotrain service resumes after pump failure during heavy rain
SEPANG: The KLIA Aerotrain service at Terminal 1 of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA1) experienced a temporary suspension earlier today following heavy rainfall that caused water accumulation in the tunnel. Malaysia Airports confirmed the disruption occurred at 11 am due to a technical fault in one of the drainage pumps. The airport operator stated that the tunnel's drainage system is designed to handle water ingress during severe weather, but a malfunction prevented automatic water removal. 'As a safety precaution, train operations were suspended until the water was manually cleared and the tracks were confirmed safe for use,' Malaysia Airports said in a statement. Service resumed at 12.15 pm after clearance from technical and safety teams. During the disruption, passengers were transported via airside shuttle buses, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity to the satellite terminal. Malaysia Airports assured that repairs are underway to improve the pump system's performance for future weather events. 'Our technical teams are closely monitoring the Aerotrain system during these early stages of operations to ensure any necessary adjustments are promptly addressed,' it added. The Aerotrain, a key feature of KLIA since 1998, recently resumed full operations after a RM456 million upgrade. The new driverless trains, Alstom Innovia APM 300R, can carry up to 270 passengers per trip and reach speeds of 56 km/h, reducing travel time between terminals to under three minutes. - Bernama
