No AirAsia without Pahamin, says Fernandes

KUALA LUMPUR: “There would be no AirAsia without Datuk Pahamin A. Rajab,” AirAsia co-founder Tan Sri Tony Fernandes says on the passing of co-founder and former chairman of the low-cost airline.

“It is with great sadness that one of the original co-founders of @flyairasia passed away on a flight to London.

“There would be no AirAsia without Datuk Pahamin. Was a great Malaysian, a true patriot and a great friend,” Fernandes, who is now the chief executive officer of AirAsia’s parent company, Capital A Bhd, wrote on his Instagram post.

He said although they did not see each other as much, Pahamin was always in contact and a great supporter.

“We will come up with a fitting tribute. RIP my dear friend and look over us from your final resting place,” Fernandes said.

Capital A executive chairman and another co-founder, Kamarudin Meranun, also took to Instagram to convey his condolences.

“With deep and great sadness, I received the news that our beloved father-like, brother, friend and former chairman of AirAsia or now known as @flyairasia had just passed away last night,” he said. — Bernama