Malaysia

MyAirline operating licence temporarily suspended: Loke

Transport minister says consumer getting compensation should be priority

Updated 2 years ago · Published on 16 Oct 2023 4:18PM

MyAirline operating licence temporarily suspended: Loke
Anthony Loke says, at present, the priority is to ensure that consumer rights are protected, that all passengers are duly compensated for the inconveniences, and the welfare of the airline’s 500 employees is addressed. – Bernama pic, October 15, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – The operating licence of MyAirline will be temporarily suspended, according to Anthony Loke.

The transport minister said he was made to understand that the low-cost airline still exists but has temporarily ceased operations while seeking investors.

“That’s their commercial issue, and the authorities will temporarily suspend their licence,” he told reporters after witnessing the handover of Malaysia’s first electric terminal lorry to Unilever Malaysia at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre here today.

MyAirline Sdn Bhd has suspended its operations from October 12 until further notice due to significant financial pressures.

Loke said, at present, the priority is to ensure that consumer rights are protected, that all passengers are duly compensated for the inconveniences, and the welfare of the airline’s 500 employees is addressed.

“The company is reminded that they have two responsibilities in this aspect, which are the customers and the employees. These must be taken care of first,” he said.

Loke said he was also made to understand that MyAirline will hold a special media briefing today to provide explanations to their customers and staff. – Bernama, October 16, 2023

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