PUTRAJAYA: The Transport Ministry, together with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), has introduced several targeted intervention measures to ensure the stability of the country's aviation sector amid geopolitical uncertainties affecting industry operations and costs.
In a statement posted on its official Facebook page on Saturday (May 16), the Ministry said the measures included financial support, temporary restructuring of operational costs and targeted incentives to ensure the continuity of domestic air travel, particularly for routes linking Peninsular Malaysia with Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan.
"These focused intervention measures were aimed at maintaining operational stability and safeguarding consumer interests.
"They also reflected the Madani government's commitment to ensuring the aviation sector remained resilient, competitive and continued supporting the growth of the national tourism industry," the statement said.
Earlier, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the government had allocated RM5mil for flight ticket rebates expected to benefit 100,000 Malaysians travelling between Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan.
The rebate programme was effective from May to June 2026.
Also announced were an extension of up to 60 days for the payment of navigation fees and charges, exemptions on aircraft parking fees and a two-month deferment of Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) and Common Infrastructure Charges (CIC) to support cash flow stability within the aviation industry. – Bernama
