Claims that KL-Tawau economy flight ticket hit RM3,138 inaccurate, says Loke


PUTRAJAYA: Claims that the airfare for the Kuala Lumpur-Tawau route on April 20 hit RM3,138 for an economy class ticket is inaccurate, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.

In a statement, Loke said he contacted Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB) Group Chief Executive Officer Captain Izham Ismail today and was informed about discrepancies in the facts involved.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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