Airports record 9.4 million passengers


KUALA LUMPUR: The domestic airport network saw 9.4 million passenger movements in the first month of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), says Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB).

In a statement, it said the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Penang International Airport recorded the highest year-on-year (y-o-y) growth within the network with KLIA leading at 5.9 million passenger movements, up by 8.2%, followed by Penang with 741,183 passengers, a 3.8% increase.

MAHB managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani said the growth reflected strong travel demand and Malaysia’s expanding connectivity across the region. 

“We remain focused on upgrading infrastructure, strengthening network connectivity, and delivering consistent service standards across all our airports,” he said. — Bernama

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