Malaysian Airlines have come out to express their support for Regulatory Streamlining under the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) announced recently. The move sees the the merger of CAAM and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM), with integration of regulatory functions spanning safety, airspace management, consumer protection and economic regulation. This offers an opportunity to build a more cohesive, efficient and future-ready Aviation Regulation framework, that aligns with global best practices. Mavcom currently oversees consumer complaints, among other aviation related matters. The merger will help remove overlapping aims.
AirAsia expects the aviation regulatory merger to strengthen Malaysia’s regional hub aspirations as it will create greater clarity for industry players and support the nation’s aspirations as a competitive aviation hub.
Bo Lingam, Group CEO of AirAsia Aviation Group expanded on this, commenting that:
…. In further positioning Malaysia as a regional aviation hub, AirAsia looks forward to working with the government through CAAM to deliver greater efficiency, enhance international connectivity, and drive innovation within the industry. Improvements in air traffic control and operational management, particularly at major international hubs such as KLIA Terminal 2, will be essential to improving overall service and connectivity, while also supporting efforts to keep air travel accessible for consumers. Efficiency is especially crucial, with AirAsia Malaysia operating about 500 departures daily and serving up to 75,000 departing passengers each day across Malaysia.
Batik Air Malaysia also responded to the Malaysian Government’s announcement to designate the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) (Pihak Berkuasa Penerbangan Awam Malaysia) as the sole autonomous body responsible for aviation regulation, effective 1st August 2025, Batik Air and issued an official statement expressing their support for the move.
…. This consolidation is a constructive step that is seen to ease regulatory processes by streamlining oversights under one governing entity. This subsequently is expected to enhance operational efficiency and improve coordination across regulatory functions, thus, enabling a more conducive environment for industry players.Batik Air
Malaysia Airlines have yet to issue a statement regarding the changes.
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