Thursday, March 3, 2016

Malaysian Aviation Commission established to boost nation's aviation industry - Liow

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has established the Malaysian Aviation Commission in order to boost up the nation's aviation industry to a greater height.

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said the commission, established under the Malaysian Aviation Commission Act 2015 would be overseen by the Ministry of Transport.

"It will regulate economic matters relating to the civil aviation industry and the operation starts today (March 1).

"It will play a vital role in maintaining Malaysia's competitive edge within the region's aviation sector," he said in a statement, here, today.

As an independent regulatory body, Liow said, the commission's responsibilities, among others, would include airline licensing, airport charges, route allocation, dispute resolution, and consumer protection.

The Commission will be led by Gen (Rtd) Tan Seri Abdullah Ahmad as the executive chairman.

Other Commission members are Datuk Mah Weng Kai, Datuk Dr Shaik Hussein Mydin, Datuk Seri Long See Wool, Datuk Fauziah Yaacob and Dr Nungsari Ahmad Radhni.

"In addition, the secretary general of the Ministry of Transport (Datuk Seri Saripuddin Kasim) and the director general of the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) (Datuk Seri Dr Rahamat Bivi Yusoff) will also hold posts as permanent members of the Commission.

"I am confident that the Malaysian Aviation Commission will make great strides in strengthening our nation's aviation standards as well as addressing existing challenges, to advance Malaysia in the aviation sector in line with our aspiration to be the leading hub for the industry in the region," he added.

Source: Bernama | 1 Mar 2016

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