PUTRAJAYA: With a new image also comes a renewed corporate culture, as Transport Minister Anthony Loke urged the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) to pursue excellence and efficiency.
At the unveiling of CAAM’s new logo, Loke said it represented not just a refreshed image for the civil aviation regulator but also a shift in corporate identity following its merger with the Malaysian Aviation Commission.
“Through this merger, CAAM’s leadership has been told to pursue a new culture and structure of excellence as well as efficiency, not only within CAAM’s operations but also across the aviation industry as a whole.
“I don’t want to hear excuses. If CAAM’s leadership feels that any legislation is making its operations inefficient, they are welcome to raise the issue with my ministry for review.
“The Transport Ministry is committed to helping make CAAM and the industry more efficient and adaptable wherever possible, so long as safety is not compromised,” Loke said at the ceremony yesterday.
He added that CAAM’s new logo reflected the country’s commitment to strengthening the aviation sector through a single regulator that is modern, independent and aligned with international best practices.
Loke also urged aviation stakeholders to continue working with CAAM to ensure the sector’s success.
“CAAM’s renewed identity is a symbol of its readiness to support national policies, to engage with stakeholders and to ensure that aviation in Malaysia grows in a way that is safe, sustainable and inclusive.
“This is not just a new look for CAAM but a new promise that Malaysia’s skies will remain safe, our aviation sector resilient and our future in global aviation secure,” he said.
New appointments to CAAM’s board and senior management would be made gradually and carefully to ensure only the most qualified individuals are selected.
Loke said CAAM’s transformation came at a crucial time as the country prepares for the next phase of aviation growth and emerging technologies, such as the use of drones for delivery.
On this, he said his ministry is considering whether to develop a pre-emptive regulatory framework for the low-altitude economy.
“While we do not want to over-regulate and stifle a new industry before it takes off, safety must remain a priority,” he said.
CAAM chief executive officer Datuk Captain Norazman Mahmud echoed Loke’s sentiments, saying the new logo signalled a transformation for CAAM to meet the needs of a dynamic and challenging industry.
“A strong regulator is not only about safety oversight but also about instilling confidence that Malaysia is a trusted, competitive and globally connected aviation hub.
“To this end, we will continue strengthening our regulatory frameworks, adopting smarter technologies and enhancing cooperation with all stakeholders, including training institutions and maintenance organisations.
“For our aviation professionals and workforce, we will continue to invest in capacity-building, training and international collaboration to ensure Malaysia has the skilled talent required to support the sector’s growth,” Norazman said.
