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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.
A Malaysia Airlines pilot is seen on CCTV wheeling two bags, later found to contain drugs, at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on July 28. Photo: Handout
Malaysia

Malaysia holds off on pilot extradition request pending Indonesian drug probe

The goal now is to obtain information to see if the Malaysian Airlines pilot acted alone or was part of a network, the home minister says.

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Malaysia

All Malaysia Airlines pilots pass drug tests following Jakarta arrest

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Malaysia

Malaysia Airlines owner mandates drug testing for pilots after arrest

Malaysia

How crime syndicates are exploiting Malaysia’s connectivity to move drugs

The country’s proximity to major drug-producing areas and porous borders make it an attractive transit point for traffickers, analysts say.

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Indonesian Customs officials display drugs smuggled by a Malaysian pilot as evidence during a press conference at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on July 31. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

Malaysian police investigate how pilot smuggled drugs past airport checks

A KLIA security screener will be summoned for questioning after a Malaysia Airlines pilot is arrested with 70,000 Ecstasy pills in Jakarta.

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Indonesia

Sky high: drug-fuelled Malaysian pilot arrested with 70,000 pills in Indonesia

The pilot tested positive for meth, MDMA and cocaine after his arrest at the airport, meaning he was under the influence when he was flying.

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Malaysia

Durians, hidden gems form Malaysia’s new pitch to South Koreans

Last year, about 558,000 South Koreans visited Malaysia, making it the country’s eighth-largest source market for international visitors.

Customers eat Musang King durian desserts in Karak, Pahang, on June 27. Photo: AFP
China airliners

China’s C919 on Malaysia Airlines’ radar, but Western certification preferred

Opportunities for Comac’s C919 will increase with certification by Western aviation regulators, a Malaysia Aviation Group executive says.

Cathay Pacific

Singapore Airlines faces narrow window to gain market share from Gulf rivals

SIA can capture more Asia-Europe traffic due to its strong oil hedging strategy and balance sheet, and the Iran war’s impact, analysts say.

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Asean

New direction: Southeast Asian airports fill Middle East hub gap

SIA, Cathay, Korean Air and Qantas have reported an increase in demand for European routes as travellers avoid Middle Eastern hubs.

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Passengers enter the departure area at Singapore’s Changi Airport. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

Families of MH370 passengers urge Malaysia to extend ocean search

Families of those aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 urged ⁠the government to extend a ⁠contract with deep-sea exploration firm Ocean Infinity.

Families of passengers from both China and Malaysia, who were aboard the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, during a remembrance event commemorating the 10th anniversary of the disappearance, in Subang Jaya, Malaysia, March 3, 2024. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia

Will Ocean Infinity finally solve the flight MH370 mystery in Indian Ocean?

A new deep-sea search, armed with advanced tech and drones, restarts to find the Malaysia Airlines plane that vanished nearly 12 years ago.

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Accidents and disasters in China

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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Aviation accidents

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

Relatives still waiting for answers 11 years after plane disappeared welcome news that the search will continue later this month.

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Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 vanished in 2014 with 239 people on board and has never been found. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

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

US-based Ocean Infinity confirmed it would recommence intermittent seabed search operations for 55 days from December 30.

A man walks past a mural representing the missing flight MH370 in August 2015. Photo: AFP
Russia

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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Malaysia

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

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.

An Airbus A330neo. Malaysia Airlines has ordered 20 more of this wide-body aircraft. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia

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.

Malaysia

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 Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (right) is welcomed by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Wednesday. Photo: Kremlin/dpa
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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

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

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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Crew members on a Malaysian Air Force aircraft during a search and rescue operation to find the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 plane over the Strait of Malacca on March 14, 2014. Photo: AFP
Malaysia Airlines flight 370

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
Malaysia

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

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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