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Malaysia Airlines, which traces its roots back to 1947, has since expanded to become a key aviation player despite past challenges, including financial struggles, safety incidents and fatal disasters.
Chinese relatives of flight MH370 passengers take part in a prayer service in Beijing in April 2014. Photo: AFP
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Chinese court orders Malaysia Airlines to pay families of 8 MH370 victims

The airline must pay over US$410,000 per passenger in China’s first formal compensation ruling on flight that vanished 11 years ago.

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Chinese families ‘hope truth will come out’ when search for flight MH370 resumes

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Search for Malaysia’s MH370 resumes in Indian Ocean after more than a decade

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Russia challenges ruling over Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 downing

Moscow disputed the UN aviation agency’s findings and urged the ICJ to take an ‘entirely impartial stance’ on the case.

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The International Civil Aviation Organization has blamed Russia for shooting down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine in 2014. Photo: AP
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Malaysia’s US tariff deal comes with a US$240 billion price tag

Analysts warn unfunded government commitments could drain state funds and far outstrip the country’s existing trade imbalance with the US.

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Malaysia’s Anwar ends Europe tour on a high note with US$20 billion Airbus deal

Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia sign deals to buy as many as 90 Airbus aircraft as part of their expansion plans.

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Out of the line of fire: Malaysian evacuees’ 1,000km escape to safety from Iran

A convoy of 17 Malaysians and one Singaporean endured a harrowing 24-hour overland journey across Iran to reach safety as violence escalated.

Evacuees embrace loved ones at Kuala Lumpur International Airport following their escape from conflict-hit Iran. Photo: Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs/EPA-EFE
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My Take | From Russia with love: Anwar’s geopolitical play leaves a confusing trail

Recent diplomatic overtures have raised concern that Anwar is leaning too close to Russia and China in his bid to diversify Malaysia’s trade ties.

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Putin’s ‘second wife’ joke about Anwar draws laughs and backlash in Malaysia

While some social media users were amused by the leaders’ moment of levity, others felt it was inappropriate in light of the MH17 tragedy.

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Malaysia’s Anwar urged to ‘seek justice’ for MH17 victims during Putin meeting

Malaysia has a ‘moral responsibility’ to seek justice for the victims, even if it means jeopardising Russia relations, experts say.

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A pro-Russian rebel checks the wreckage of MH17 at the crash site on July 22, 2014. Photo: AP
Malaysia

Malaysia may benefit from China’s Boeing snub – but at what price?

Airline may face strong headwinds in the form of rising cost of parts and declining passenger numbers, analysts warn.

Malaysia Airlines plans to phase out older Boeing 737 variants that have formed the backbone of its single-aisle fleet for over six decades. Photo: Reuters
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Malaysia Airlines looks to profit from China’s Boeing halt

Malaysia’s national carrier is reportedly in talks to snap up delivery slots vacated by Chinese airlines amid trade tensions with the US.

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Malaysia agrees ‘no find, no fee’ terms to restart flight MH370 search

Exploration company Ocean Infinity will receive US$70 million if the wreckage is successfully located.

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China welcomes new search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370

Deep-sea exploration company Ocean Infinity has resumed efforts to find out what happened to the flight that disappeared 11 years ago.

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The plane disappeared almost 11 years ago after taking off from Kuala Lumpur. Photo: AFP
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Turbulent times for Malaysia Airlines as flight U-turns, talent troubles soar

With competition heating up, the airline’s efforts to rebound have been hindered by mechanical failures and an exodus of engineers.

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Malaysia Airlines’ aircraft parked on the tarmac at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Fresh from announcing its return to profitability after a decade of losses, the carrier now faces renewed scrutiny. Photo: AFP
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Malaysia Airlines boss pledges overhaul after engineers join Singapore carrier

Malaysia Aviation Group chief Izham Ismail said he would reset the engineering division and incentivise productivity.

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Malaysia Airlines finds, resolves ‘potential issue’ on A350-900 engine

The Cathay Pacific incident prompted other airlines in the region to carry out similar checks on their A350-900 and A350-1000 models.

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‘Crisis of confidence’: Malaysia Airlines under scrutiny amid safety concerns

A string of technical issues and cancelled flights in recent weeks have led to heightened concerns and frustrations among customers.

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Malaysia Airlines planes parked at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Photo: Reuters
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Malaysia Airlines under monthly audits, reduced licence after technical issues

The airline must submit monthly reports on its mitigation plan, which includes aggressive recruitment and a focus on safety and maintenance, to the Civil Aviation Authority Malaysia.

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CEO says Malaysia Airlines seeking to move past MH370 crisis, rebuild trust

CEO Izham Ismail said the company was no more a laid-back organisation as he seeks to turn it into a premium carrier by the end of the decade.

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10 years on, what ever happened to Malaysia Airlines flight MH370?

In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we reflect on renewed hope for the resumption of a search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 a decade after its mysterious disappearance.

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In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we reflect on renewed hope for the resumption of a search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 a decade after its mysterious disappearance. Photo: EPA-EFE
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A decade after MH370 disappeared, planes still at risk of vanishing off the map

Ten years after MH370, an industry-wide push to rule out a similar case has been stymied by bureaucracy, financial pressure, and a debate about who should have ultimate control of the cockpit.

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The arrival board at the International Airport in Beijing, China, shows a Malaysian airliner delayed on March 8, 2014. Photo: AP
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Hong Kong watchdog closes probe into deal between Cathay and Malaysia Airlines

Competition Commission announces end to investigation after learning in July that airlines had scrapped plan to share revenues, as well as coordinate pricing and flights.

Malaysia

How barnacles could help solve the mystery of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370

Studying the barnacles on a piece of plane debris could help investigators finally figure out where the ill-fated flight crashed.

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Australian police charge man over bomb threat on Malaysia Airlines flight

The man, 45, was charged with making a false statement about a threat to damage a plane and not complying with cabin crew’s safety instructions. The offences carry a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment and a fine of more than US$9,730.

Australian police on Tuesday charged a man after he allegedly claimed to have explosives on board a Malaysia Airlines flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur. Photo: Reuters
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‘I’ll blow up the plane’: arrest after bomb threat on Malaysia Airlines flight from Sydney

Australian police arrested a 45-year-old man travelling on the flight, but said there was no threat to the community.

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Police reported an emergency incident on a Malaysia Airlines flight. Photo: Reuters
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