Malaysia said to explore debt measures, M&A to bail out airlines


Officials have been studying ideas including setting up a vehicle to take over the debt of companies like Malaysia Airlines Bhd and AirAsia Group Bhd, the people said.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is exploring the possibility of bailing out domestic airlines that have been hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Officials have been studying ideas including setting up a vehicle to take over the debt of companies like Malaysia Airlines Bhd and AirAsia Group Bhd, the people said.

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