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Thaipusam 2026, use public transport to Batu Caves, some are free
Thaipusam 2026, celebrated in Malaysia by Hindu devotees, falls on 1st February. To ease travel, extra services and some free public transport options are available.
Malaysia Airlines Celebrates Resumption of Direct Flights to Chengdu, Szechuan
Malaysia Airlines resumes direct flights to Chengdu seven times weekly, from 9th January 2026, nicely timed for visitors from Chengdu for #VM2026.
AirAsia X resumes direct flights to Busan from June 2026
Direct flights to Busan from Kuala Lumpur resume in June as AirAsia X returns to a popular route, four times weekly.
Fixed fares for festive season travel are back with AirAsia in 2026
Do you have your festive season travel plans sorted out yet? Book fixed fares on special flights for Chinese New Year and Hari Raya.
Pasarana shows positive results in public transport service delivery in 2025
Malaysian public transport service delivery is showing incremental improvements, with more to come.
Your 2026 Adventures start with Malaysia Airlines’ New Year Campaign
Malaysia Airlines’ New Year Campaign, ‘Time for New Chapters’ starts 2026 with new planes, new routes, promo fares!
Australian airlines join the ban on power bank use on their aircraft
Power bank use on all aircraft for Australian carriers Virgin and the Qantas Group is no longer permitted, with no exemptions.
Batik Air adds new routes, supporting Subang Airport as a City Hub
A traditional water salute welcomed Batik Air’s flight OD811 when it arrived at Subang Airport aka Skypark_Subang on 12th December.
ETS line now complete with Gemas-Johor Bahru line launched
Completion of the Gemas-Johor Bahru section of the electric double tracking is the final stage of the ETS line.
HK Express offers standardised seat zones across all aircraft types
Different aircraft types means different seating plans, how to choose your preferred seat? HK Express has standardised seat zones.
Search for MH370 to resume following agreement
After almost 12 years, the search for MH370 on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing will resume.
AirAsia’s A320 fleet affected by software update, FIXED
Following a software update, AirAsia’s A320 fleet is undergoing preventive maintenance in line with the Airworthiness Directive.
