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KLIA SHOPPERS CASH IN THEIR REWARDING WIN - malaysiakini

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KLIA names winners of the first installation of the three-part KLIA Shopping Campaign and launches phase 3 of the campaign

· Dato’ Koh Cheng Keong named lucky winner of the RM50,000.00 cash Grand Prize

· 36 weekly winners with RM5,000.00 cash each

· Third phase expected to be even more exciting with cash prizes worth RM330,000 up for grabs

SEPANG, MARCH 2008 – When Malaysia Airports Commercial Services Division called Dato’ Koh Cheng Keong to let him know that he was the winner of RM50,000.00 cash Grand Prize of the first phase of the KLIA Shopping Contest, Dato’ Koh Cheng Keong was not surprised at all because being a frequent traveller, he shops regularly at KLIA and remembered participating in the shopping campaign.

Dato’ Koh Cheng Keong was at KLIA on March 19, 2009, along with the other lucky shoppers to receive their rewards for shopping at the Gateway to the Nation. The other shoppers were the weekly winners of the 3-month contest and they took home RM5,000.00 each. The first phase of the KLIA Shopping Campaign took place on August 26 to November 16, 2008.

Having just concluded the second phase on March 3, 2009, the Shopping Campaign is now in its third and final phase which kicked off today and will end on June 11, 2009.

In this third phase, shoppers stand to win great prizes worth almost RM750,000 (USD 205,000) which include a Bumper Prize of RM30,000 (USD8,200) in cold, hard cash, three Easy Prize of RM5,000 (USD 1,400) cash each, 12 lots of RM10,000 (USD 2,800) cash for Weekly Prize and a brand new, luxury car worth RM420,000.

“We want to ensure that it is rewarding for passengers who shop at KLIA, from the variety available to the value they get when they purchase something at our airports. On the same theme, the prizes offered for the KLIA Shopping contests are made very attractive; they comprise cash prizes, holiday packages and an award winning Lexus GS300,” said Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Aris Othman, Chairman of Malaysia Airports.

“As KLIA evolves to become more than just an airport, the excitement is palpable with the activities that we have organised. The past 3 months, we have had Santa Claus making an appearance to deliver gifts of joy during Christmas, Lion and Dragon dances for Chinese New Year with ang pow giveways and Cupids shooting arrows of gifts vouchers during Valentine’s. The atmosphere is not unlike a vibrant shopping centre!” he added.

“Continuing our efforts initiated last year, we hope that through the KLIA Shopping Campaign we will be able to create more awareness of the retail and dining offerings available at KLIA and LCCT-KLIA, strengthen the “KLIA Shopping Real Value, Real Style” brand presence among our visitors. We also want to increase the involvement of our surrounding community of Sepang, hence we are ‘opening’ and repositioning KLIA as more than just another airport, but as a lifestyle destination where the community can come and enjoy performances or spend quality family time without the hustle and bustle of busy KL,” he said.

With 27 million passengers passing through its gates in 2008, KLIA Shopping targets to capture the shopping money of just a slice of these passengers. The first phase of the shopping campaign received 26,257 entries.

To qualify for the initial tier of the contest, shoppers only need to spend a mere value of RM150.00 (USD47) at any retail or F&B outlets at KLIA and LCCT-KLIA. The second tier, the Weekly Prize requires shoppers to spend between RM250.00 (USD78) to RM499.99 (USD155). The final tier, which is the Bumper Prize, is open to all shoppers who spends RM500.00 and above.

Making the contest more exciting this time round, participants who qualify for any tier of the contest with a single receipt stand to DOUBLE the prize money. However shoppers, as with the previous two contests, are still allowed to accumulate a maximum of 3 receipts within 24 hours of the first purchase, for each entry. Shoppers who swiped their MasterCard when making the purchases and enter the contest using those MasterCard receipts will be awarded an extra entry for every qualified, correct entry.

The KLIA Shopping Campaign is open to shoppers of any retail and F&B outlets at KLIA and LCCT-KLIA who spend RM150.00 and above in a single receipt or up to a maximum of 3 accumulated receipts within the same day. Shoppers who spend a minimum of RM 250.00 are rewarded with an instant gift.

All participants from the first, second and this third phase of the KLIA Shopping Campaign are eligible to vie for the Ultimate Grand Prize of a RM420,000.00 Lexus GS300.

The award winning, luxury car is sponsored by UMW Toyota and together with them as official sponsors, MasterCard Worldwide too is offering additional rewards for MasterCard holders who spend in KLIA and LCCT-KLIA.

In total, the entire KLIA Shopping Campaign offers up RM 2.7 million worth of prizes and rewards to shoppers of KLIA and LCCT-KLIA. Among the Grand Prizes are RM 560,000.00 cash, RM 260,000.00 worth travel packages, and a host of other lucrative prizes.

For more information on the latest happenings at KLIA and more importantly how to win the lucrative prizes of the KLIA Shopping Campaign, log on to shopping.klia.com.my or visit the campaign redemption booths at KLIA and LCCT-KLIA.

About Malaysia Airports

Malaysia Airports operates and manages 39 airports in Malaysia: 5 international, 16 domestic and 18 Short Take-Off and Landing Ports (STOL Ports). It also has operations in Kazakhstan, India and Turkey. On November 30 1999, Malaysia Airports became the first airport company to be listed in Asia. KL International Airport (KLIA), its flagship airport was thrice voted as the World's Best Airport (15-25 million passengers per annum) in the 2005 AETRA awards, 2006 ACI-ASQ awards and 2007 ACI-ASQ awards while the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT-KLIA) was named CAPA Low Cost Airport of the Year at the CAPA Aviation Awards for Excellence 2006. KLIA was also voted 2^nd Best Airport Worldwide and in the Asia Pacific categories for 2007 ACI-ASQ awards. Malaysia Airports has also been entrusted to host the 2008 World Route Development Forum (ROUTES), the first airport operator in Asia to be given the honour of hosting the world-class airport-airlines event.

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Corporate Communication Division, Malaysia Airports

For further information, kindly contact:-

Faisally Ahmad Rusdy at 03–78407184 / 012–6846575 / email: faisally@malaysiaairports.com.my or Noor Hafiza Ruslan at 03-78407174 / 012-2114773 / email: hafiza@malaysiaairports.com.my

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KLIA Shopping awarding lucky shoppers with RM230,000 cash and launching of the KLIA Shopping Penultimate Phase - malaysiakini

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This is a gentle reminder for the KLIA Shopping Campaign event tomorrow where KLIA Shopping will be awarding lucky shoppers with RM230,000 in cash and launching the Penultimate Phase of the KLIA Shopping Campaign.

Below are details of the event:

Date: 19 March 2009 (Thursday)

Time: 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Venue: Level 5, KLIA, Sepang, Malaysia.

We look forward to seeing you at the event tomorrow.

Thank you.

Regards,

Sabrina Gregory

JIREH CONSULT

Tel.: +603-7710 8122

Fax: +603-7710 9122

JIREH BrandInk | PR, EVENTS & ADVERTISING | ABSOLUTE CLARITY

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MAS Engineering hopes to maintain Qantas aircraft - malaysiakini

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Malaysia Airlines Engineering and Maintenance (MAS EM) is hoping Qantas Airways will send some of its aircraft to Malaysia for heavy maintenance checks.

MAS EM senior general manager Roslan Ismail said in an interview that he is hoping Qantas may have heavy maintenance checks on Airbus A380s as well as Airbus A330s and some of its Boeing 747s done in Malaysia rather than Australia.

He also says MAS EM and Qantas are proceeding with plans to establish a joint venture that will utilise MAS EM's heavy maintenance facilities in Kuala Lumpur.

He says the two sides were originally planning to start the venture in this year's third quarter but now it will start in next year's first or second quarter.

"They [Qantas' maintenance and engineering bosses] said give them a few months to sort things out," he says.

"They have a new CEO at Qantas and they have this union problem."

Qantas executive general manager government and corporate affairs David Epstein says, however, that there are no immediate plans to send aircraft to Malaysia for maintenance work.

He says it is too early to make decisions on A380 work and there are no plans to send 747s to Malaysia as this work is carried out in Australia.

He also says Qantas has been in talks with its engineering workforce about having A330 work carried out at Qantas' maintenance base in Brisbane.

In addition, Epstein says no discussions are currently taking place on the proposed MRO joint venture with MAS, adding that it will not be possible to have it operating early next year as Roslan hopes.

Qantas appointed Alan Joyce as new CEO late last year and the unions in Australia are opposed to efforts to outsource work overseas.

But MAS EM has made inroads with Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), the regulatory body that needs to be won over if Qantas is to be permitted to outsource work to Malaysia.

CASA has already granted MAS EM regulatory approval to work on Australian-registered A330s, Boeing 737s and 747s.

MAS EM is well placed to get A380 work because Roslan says Qantas has no A380 hangar, although Epstein says Qantas has a 747 hangar at Sydney Airport that has been altered to accommodate A380s.

Roslan says MAS EM has a purpose-built aircraft hangar at Kuala Lumpur International Airport that can fit two A380s and one other widebody simultaneously.

Malaysia Airlines has ordered six A380s with the first to be delivered in January 2011. But MAS EM needs to have 20-25 A380s to work on to justify the investment in equipment to carry out A380 maintenance, says Roslan, adding that it is hoping Qantas can provide the necessary aircraft.

The Australian carrier has already come to loggerheads in the past with unions over efforts to get work done in Malaysia.

A few years ago Qantas was looking to get MAS EM to convert some of its 737-300s to freighters. But following union pressure, Qantas ended up doing the work in Australia at its facility in Avalon near Melbourne.

Melaka Airport Runway Extension To Complete By September - malaysiakini

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KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 -- Work to extend the runway of the Melaka International Airport in Batu Berendam is expected to be completed in another six months.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said a loan of RM65 million meant for the extension of the runway was approved by the federal government early last month.

"The runway will be extended by 400 metres from the current 1,800 metres. Upon completion, the Melaka International Airport will be able to cater for bigger aircraft like Boeing and Airbus, " he told reporters after witnessing the signing of a term loan agreement worth RM50 million between Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad and Casa Del Rio Sdn Bhd to build a hotel, a boutique and an apartment in Melaka, here today.

He also said the state government believed it could achieve its target of 7.4 million tourist arrivals in the first six months this year.

Maxis Partners MAS, Aeromobile On Mobile Communications - malaysiakini

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KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 -- Maxis Communications Bhd has teamed up with Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and AeroMobile to enable its post-paid customers to use mobile phones and BlackBerry-type devices while flying on MAS aircraft equipped with the AeroMobile system.

Maxis post-paid subscribers will be able to use their mobile communications services available include voice calls, SMS, email and GPRS services, the three parties said in a joint statement Thursday.

"The ultimate aim of this partnership is for Maxis, MAS and AeroMobile -- all leaders in their respective industries -- to leverage on each other's strengths to bring more value to our customers," said Maxis chief marketing officer Matthew Willsher.

Willsher said post-paid customers will also be able to make and receive voice calls at RM15 per minute, send or receive data at RM100 per MB and SMSes sent are charged at RM3 per SMS, while receiving SMSes is free of charge.

As an introductory promotion, Maxis is offering SMS at RM2 per SMS from now until April 15, he said.

MAS commercial director Datuk Rashid Khan said the airline will continuously invest in technology while looking at innovative ways to enhance its products and services to meet the global demands and expectations of customers.

"This is one of the in-flight service comforts that we are introducing on a trial basis for our customers as a Five-Star Value Carrier and we expect these new capabilities to further enhance the high-quality customer service that our passengers have come to expect from MAS," he said.

AeroMobile chief executive Bjorn-Taale Sandberg said: "Clear passenger demand exists in Asia for in-flight mobile services, we are proud to be associated with MAS, Asia's first airline to offer in-flight mobile services."

AirAsia To Offer 200 Free Seats To London - malaysiakini

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KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 -- Low-cost carrier, AirAsia, will be giving away 200 free seats to London from today onwards in conjunction with its global countdown campaign to commemorate its inaugural flight to London scheduled for March 11, 2009.

Its low-cost long-haul carrier, AirAsia X, would operate the sector.

In a statement here today, AirAsia said it would organise roadshow games and the participants needed to answer simple questions on the company to get a chance to win the tickets.

It said two return seats would be offered at every roadshow at strategic locations in the Klang Valley from today until March 11.

The roadshow will kick off at Jalan Raja Chulan in Kuala Lumpur, it said.

AirAsia said similiar roadshows would be held in Singapore, Bangkok and Jakarta from March 10 and the finale would be the ground events in London from March 11-13.

MAS To Introduce Satay In Economy Class - MALAYSIAKINI

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KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 -- Beginning this month, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) passengers travelling on Economy Class to domestic and selected Asean countries will be able to enjoy satay, typically served only in Business and First Class cabins.

Packaged in a meal box, passengers will enjoy a choice of beef or chicken satay skewers and peanut sauce, served with kampong fried rice and accompanied by creme brulee and premium chocolate.

"Malaysia Airlines is proud to be able to bring a taste of Malaysia to the world through our signature satay dish, which has been recognised to be world-class," said its Inflight Services General Manager Hayati Ali in a statement here Monday.

She said satay, the national carrier's award winning signature dish, will be served on domestic flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kuching, Miri and Kota Kinabalu and also on selected Asean flights out of Kuala Lumpur throughout this month.

In addition, Hayati said, passengers also will be thrilled to know that sweet treats such as premium chocolate or ice cream will also be handed out as giveaways during the school holidays from March 14 to 22.

"We are continuously innovating all aspects of our services and products in our transformation journey to be a Five-Star Value Carrier in line with our commitment to delivering the highest quality at affordable prices," she said.

Fly MAS Using MasterCard And Win Business Class Tickets To London, Melbourne And Shanghai - malaysiakini

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SUBANG, From now until February 19, MasterCard cardholders who fly Malaysia Airlines (MAS) stand a chance to win business class tickets to London, Melbourne or Shanghai.

According to MAS Commercial Director Datuk Abdul Rashid Khan, MasterCard International Worldwide cardholders who purchase any products from the on-going Malaysia Airlines Travel Fair (MATF ’09) will automatically be in the running to win business class tickets to the three destinations.

Three winners will be chosen from among cardholders who charge their purchases to their MasterCard. Each winner will receive two MAS Business Class air tickets for travel commencing in Kuala Lumpur.

The prizes will be awarded based on the highest amount spent, with the first prize winner getting a pair of Return Business Class air tickets to London. Subsequently, the second prize comprises Return Business Class tickets to Melbourne while the third prize winner gets a trip for two to Shanghai.

"MasterCard International Worldwide has been a firm supporter of the Malaysia Airlines Travel Fair and they return as ‘Official Card’ for the sixth consecutive year," Abdul Rashid said in a statement here, Monday.

"This year's fair offers customers the choice of 55 destinations and the chance to travel just seven days after securing their booking. So check out the fares, use MasterCard to facilitate the payment and who knows, you could be a winner," he said.

Over one million seats have been up for grabs at discounts of up to 70 percent off the prevailing market fares since February 10.

In conjunction with the travel fair, MASholidays is offering a promotion whereby those who purchase MASholidays packages worth RM1,500 or more in Peninsular Malaysia will be eligible to win a Caltex StarCard worth up to RM400 and a cash rebate of up to RM1,000 towards the purchase of a 42" Samsung LCD TV.

"These are just some of the many ways that Malaysia Airlines aims to reward its customers. The MATF will be running for only a few more days. I hope members of the public will take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy the lowest fares and best deals that we have on offer," Abdul Rashid said.

Customers can visit the offices of over 600 participating travel agents in Malaysia and over 1,500 agents from Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. Malaysia Airlines will also offer these attractive deals through its website http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/ and ticketing offices in Malaysia and in selected ASEAN countries.

MAS Reduces International Fuel Surcharge - malaysiakini

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KUALA LUMPUR, -- Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has removed the fuel surcharge for its Singapore and Brunei flights effective Jan 30.

In addition, by Feb 1, the fuel surcharge on flights from China would be reduced by up to US$100.Flights from Australia and New Zealand will see a reduction of up to US$210 while those from the Middle East will have a drop of up to US$150, MAS said in a statement today.

Africa and North American flights will also see a reduction of up to US$160 and US$185 respectively, it announced.

The national carrier has slashed fuel surcharges on international flights by as much as 73 percent after taking into account the decline in fuel prices, competitive pressures and the need to boost air travel during this period of economic slowdown.

Its commercial director Datuk Rashid Khan said MAS had always offered competitive fares benchmarked on a route by route basis.

"Our stand is that the total amount the customer pays must be competitive, whether it's the fares alone or fares in combination with the fuel surcharge. What's important is the total sum of the parts," he said.

Oil prices have fallen by almost three-quarters since hitting a record high of US$147 in July 2008, MAS highlighted.

Despite this, MAS' fuel cost was still higher compared to when the surcharge was first introduced in 2004, it said.

"Fuel remains our biggest cost and our bill for FY2008 will be higher than FY2007 as the fuel surcharge only covers about 30% of the fuel cost," said Rashid.

MAS reduced the fuel surcharge for domestic travel within Malaysia on Jan 14 It had earlier reduced the fuel surcharge for travel from Malaysia to Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Paris, Germany and from other points of sales for various destinations.

MAS Offers 250,000 Seats In Weekend Sale - malaysiakini

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KUALA LUMPUR, -- Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is offering the lowest prices this weekend for its domestic one-way destinations within West and East Malaysia with fares starting from RM39 nett.

Customers will continue enjoying premium services including refreshments, convenient schedules, on-time departures, a 20kg baggage allowance, allocated seats and other benefits, said its senior general manager, network revenue and management, Dr Amin Khan.

"We are offering our best deals with up to 250,000 seats on sale. These promotional fares are only possible as we have removed the domestic fuel surcharge from Jan 14," he said in a statement on Thursday.

Customers will also pay an all-time low fare starting from RM69 nett for flights from and to Kuala Lumpur to all destinations in Sabah and Sarawak. The special fare is also available for travel from Johor Baharu to Kuching.

Seats are on sale on Jan 17-18 on Malaysia Airlines' website, www.malaysiaairlines.com . The travel period is from Feb 5 to Aug 31 this year.

Meanwhile, the tickets for the "Weekend Specials" must be purchased online at least 30 day before departure.

KLIA CELEBRATES CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH PERFORMANCE BY 3 TIMES WORLD CHAMPION LION DANCE - MALAYSIAKINI

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KLIA CELEBRATES CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH PERFORMANCE BY 3 TIMES WORLD CHAMPION LION DANCE

Other highlights include top Dragon Dance Troupe, God of Prosperity and Acrobatic Performances

SEPANG, January 14, 2009 – Chinese New Year at the KL International Airport (KLIA), this time around is assured to be a celebration that will leave many passengers and visitors in awe with a special performance by the three times world champion Khuan Loke Lion Dance troupe.

Joining the Lion Dance for a special performance on 29 January 2009, is the 2007 Winner of the Top 10 Malaysia Dragon Dance team. Together, they have promised a spectacular performance befitting the airport’s international image.

This sensory feast of sights and sounds of lion and dragon dance is heightened with acrobatic performances and appearance of the KLIA Shopping God of Prosperity. KLIA has geared up for the lunar new year with decorations of red lanterns, filling the entire airport with festive propitious colour.

In the run up to the first day of the Year of the Earth Ox, the rhythmic beats of the drums and clanging of cymbals that accompany the traditional Lion Dance will be heard throughout the airport at 6pm – 8pm on 20, 22 and 24 January 2009.

The Khuan Loke Lion Dance troupe will be showcasing two Northern lions, which feature distinctive shaggy coat of hair. A significant element of Chinese culture, these two lions will symbolically usher in all good things - health, happiness, longevity and prosperity. The Lion and Dragon Dance will be conducting a walkthrough in the airport on the days of their performance.

Amplifying this mood of celebration at KLIA are agile acrobats who will be displaying precision in special performances alongside the Dragon Dance on the peak performance day.

Meanwhile the God of Prosperity is expected to make special visits to KLIA and LCCT-KLIA to hand out “fortune” during the appearance days. The KLIA God of Prosperity will be roaming the airport for 4 hours at 6pm – 10pm from 23 – 25 January and 29 - 31 January 2009 to surprise travellers and visitors at random with exclusive KLIA Shopping ang pow packets filled with shopping vouchers, oranges and fortune cookies on behalf of KLIA Shopping. The shopping vouchers can be instantly redeemed at any of the retail outlets in KLIA or LCCT-KLIA, giving further instant reward and adding more value to shopping at the Gateway to the Nation.

There will also be a team of strollers at hand to entertain passengers and visitors with popular Chinese New Year wishes and messages as they shop throughout the period of 19 January to 2 February 2009.

All in all, KLIA is a hive of activities this festive season as it continuously drums up the shopping atmosphere following the launch of the second phase of its Shopping Campaign in early December.

But, it is not just audio and visual sensory that await passengers and visitors of KLIA this season. This Chinese New Year, the atmosphere of prosperity and good luck can certainly be experienced in the ongoing KLIA Shopping’s “The Magic Continues…” Campaign. The second phase of the three-part-contest-within-an-Ultimate contest will reward a lucky shopper with a Bumper Prize of RM 40,000 worth of travel package to any destination of their choice.

Shoppers can also vie for other prizes through “The KLIA Magic Continues…” Campaign including an exclusive travel package worth RM 10,000 and a trip to anywhere in the world worth RM 15,000. Divided into three different tiers of qualification and prizes, “The Magic Continues…” is open to shoppers who spend as little as RM150 at KLIA and LCCT-KLIA.

At the end of the entire shopping campaign, one lucky shopper will truly be struck by the luck of the Ox when he/she is rewarded for shopping at KLIA or LCCT-KLIA with the Ultimate Grand Prize of a brand new, luxury car - the RM 420,000 Lexus GS300.

Official sponsors of the KLIA shopping campaign are Lexus and MasterCard. Every shopper who used their MasterCard for purchases automatically doubles their chances to win the many lucrative prizes offered throughout the shopping campaign.

A total of RM 2.7 million worth of prizes await shoppers in this KLIA Shopping Campaign. The prizes include Grand Prizes of RM 520,000 cash, RM 280,000 worth of travel packages and a host of other monthly and weekly prizes. Shoppers are also rewarded with instant gifts during the campaign.

For more information, visit our redemption booths at KLIA and LCCT-KLIA or log on to shopping.klia.com.my.

Come on down to KLIA this Chinese New Year and be enthralled with the activities in store.

WHEN

WHAT

WHERE

19 January to 2 February 2009

[6pm – 10pm]

Chinese New Year Strollers

· Main Terminal Building

· Satellite Building

· Contact Pier

20 January 2009 [6pm to 8pm]

22 January 2009 [6pm to 8pm]

24 January 2009 [6pm to 8pm]

Lion Dance

· Main Terminal Building

· Satellite Building

· Contact Pier

29 January 2009 [6pm to 8pm]

Dragon Dance

· Main Terminal Building [Main Stage Area]

23 – 25 January 2009

[6pm – 10pm]

29 – 31 January 2009

[6pm – 10pm]

God of Prosperity Appearance

· Main Terminal Building

· Satellite Building

· Contact Pier

· LCCT-KLIA

29 January 2009 [6pm to 8pm]

31 January 2009 [6pm to 8pm]

Acrobatic Performance

· Main Terminal Building [Main Stage Area]

About Malaysia Airports

Malaysia Airports operates and manages 39 airports in Malaysia: 5 international, 16 domestic and 18 Short Take-Off and Landing Ports (STOL Ports). It also has operations in Kazakhstan, India and Turkey. On November 30 1999, Malaysia Airports became the first airport company to be listed in Asia. KL International Airport (KLIA), its flagship airport was thrice voted as the World's Best Airport (15-25 million passengers per annum) in the 2005 AETRA awards, 2006 ACI-ASQ awards and 2007 ACI-ASQ awards while the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT-KLIA) was named CAPA Low Cost Airport of the Year at the CAPA Aviation Awards for Excellence 2006. KLIA was also voted 2nd Best Airport Worldwide and in the Asia Pacific categories for 2007 ACI-ASQ awards. Malaysia Airports has also been entrusted to host the 2008 World Route Development Forum (ROUTES), the first airport operator in Asia to be given the honour of hosting the world-class airport-airlines event.

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Corporate Communication Division, Malaysia Airports

For further information, kindly contact:-

Faisally Ahmad Rusdy at 03 78407184 / 012-6846575 or email:faisally@malaysiaairports.com.my

Several Flights Delayed Due To Fire At LCCT - malaysiakini

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SEPANG, Jan 9 -- A small fire at a store room of a shop at the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) here affected operations at the terminal and caused several flights to be delayed.

Malaysia Airport Berhad (MAB) general manager Datuk Azmi Murad said the fire broke out at about 11 am due to a minor accident in the store room, which was undergoing renovation at the terminal.

He said the situation was brought under control and operations, including the passenger check-in counters, were able to resume as normal at 12.30pm.

"There was no casualty or loss of life reported in the incident," he told reporters after accompanying Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Naji Otri on a visit to the KL International Airport here today.

He said the fire caused the building to be engulfed in thick smoke and for public safety and to prevent any untoward incidents, passengers and workers in the terminal were asked to vacate the building.

Azmi said the incident also caused several incoming and outgoing flights to be delayed.

Meanwhile, Sepang district police chief Supt Zahedi Ayob, when contacted, confirmed the incident and said the fire brought under control in 15 minutes.

"It is learnt that a short-circuit occurred when a worker was said to have wrongly cut a wire, causing a fire to happen," he added.

Three fire engines from the Fire and Rescue station at the KLIA and another by MAB rushed to the scene when alerted of the fire.

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Airbus Meets A380 Delivery Target For 2008 - malaysiakini

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KUALA LUMPUR, -- Airbus has met its target of delivering 12 A380 aircraft for this year.

In a statement here Wednesday, Airbus said the final super jumbo was delivered to Dubai's Emirates airline on Tuesday.

"We have met our 2008 delivery schedule," president/chief executive officer Tom Enders said.

The first super jumbo was delivered to Singapore Airlines on Oct 15, 2007 and five more were delivered to the airline last year.

Meanwhile, Australia's national carrier Qantas Airways received three.

The in-service super jumbo fleet has flown more than 21,000 revenue flight hours in more than 2,200 commercial flights carrying more than 890,000 passengers, it said.

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AirAsia And Sime Darby Confirm Interest In Developing New LCCT - malaysiakini

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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 -- AirAsia and Sime Darby Bhd have confirmed their interest in jointly developing and operating a private Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) in Labu, Negri Sembilan.

In its filing to Bursa Malaysia, AirAsia said both had jointly expressed an interest to the government on this matter.

"The LCCT project is in the initial planning phase. The company and Sime Darby are engaged in preliminary discussions with state and federal authorities," it said today.

Meanwhile, Sime Darby, in a separate filing said the collaboration was an intergral part of the company's plan for its Negeri Sembilan Vision City (NSVC).

The NSVC is part of Sime Darby's Central Vision Valley property development project spanning Selangor and Negeri Sembilan.

It was reported that Sime Darby, who will build the airport, is expected to take up a majority stake in the joint venture. AirAsia will operate the airport.

The proposed LCCT has attracted various parties interested in setting up operations there,including Tune Hotel, a bus terminal, retail malls and factories.

KLIA UNVEILS A NEWLY TRANSFORMED SHOPPING EXPERIENCE - MALAYSIAKINI

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The East Zone is launched... (from left to right) Dato' Azmi Murad, Dato' Seri Bashir Ahmad, Pn. Fai' zah Khairuddin and Tn. Hj. Umar Bustamam

KLIA UNVEILS A NEWLY TRANSFORMED SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

Second Phase of KLIA Shopping Campaign Launched to Continue Rewarding Shoppers at the Airport

SEPANG, 9 December 2008 – Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (Malaysia Airports) earlier today unveiled the completed first phase of the KL International Airport (KLIA) Satellite Retail Optimisation Project (SROP). The 14-month SROP, which began on May 18, 2008 is set to transform the shopping experience at the Satellite Building and is undertaken in a phase-by-phase approach to minimize disruption to the airport operations. The launch of the new East Zone also signaled the start of the second phase of the ongoing KLIA Shopping Campaign, which offers up a total of RM 2.7 million worth of prizes to shoppers at KLIA and LCCT-KLIA.

Malaysia Airports Managing Director Dato’ Seri Bashir Ahmad said, “The launch today not only marks the completion of the fist phase of the SROP on the targeted time but also the continuance of the KLIA Shopping Campaign which started in August this year. As KLIA improves and gets better for passengers, we are also rewarding travellers who shop at the airport. Combined, the KLIA Shopping Campaign and SROP are aimed at rewarding shoppers while providing them with competitive retail experience that surpasses other airports in terms of variety and price.”

The transformation of East Zone that started in May 2008 was completed as scheduled on October 17, 2008. Works at the East Zone, which took 5 months to complete gave this wing a new definitive look that is more contemporary.

The newly transformed East Zone also marks the birth and presence of new outlets at the Satellite Building namely Choc Shop International, Dome, Eraman Malaysia, Harrods, Handicraft outlet - Made in Malaysia, L’Occitane, My Gadgets electronic store, Sports and Luggage, Pusrawi Medicare, RHB Bureau de Change and Tie Rack.

In conjunction with the unveiling of the new East Zone, the KLIA Shopping Campaign also featured a special opening promotion designed to make shopping more exciting at the new East Zone. Emphasising the attractive pricing of items at KLIA, the ‘Guess the Price’ game is open to shoppers who spend just RM150 (USD 45) and above at the East Zone outlets. ‘Guess the Price’ requires shoppers to guess the cumulative price of the items displayed at the booth, all of which are available at the East Zone. All participants of the game will walk away with a token and if guessed correctly, shoppers stand a chance to win up to RM500 (USD140) worth of shopping voucher to do a little bit more shopping at KLIA. The ‘Guess the Price’ game will be available for a limited time, until the end of December in accordance with this season of giving and shopping for gifts.

”Shoppers at KLIA will be also pleased to know that this second phase of the KLIA Shopping Campaign will overall reward shoppers with even more prizes. This time round, shoppers who spend just RM150 (USD 45) and above are automatically entitled to vie for lucrative prizes which include a top seasonal Bumper Prize of RM40,000 worth of travel package to any destination of their choice,” said Dato’ Seri Bashir.

“With the special promotions and especially the increase in the variety of offerings, shoppers at KLIA will have a more exciting and enriched shopping experience at KLIA. Further strengthened by our KLIA Shopping Campaign, shoppers at KLIA will be rewarded and stand to win a myriad of exciting prizes just for shopping here. Also, with our Low Price Guaranteed programme, shoppers will find that shopping at KLIA is comparable if not better than shopping downtown,” Dato’ Seri Bashir added.

The second shopping contest under the KLIA Shopping Campaign offers up for grabs RM 500,000 worth of prizes to lucky winners including travel packages worth up to a total of RM 250,000 and more. Ultimately, shoppers may drive away with a brand new luxury car. Besides the main prizes, shoppers are rewarded with instant gratification for their support and participation in the campaign.

The KLIA Shopping Campaign is divided into three shopping contests, each with its luring Grand Prizes, weekly prizes and instant gifts. Participants in any of the three contests also stand a chance to drive home the ultimate Grand Prize of an award winning, brand new RM 420,000 Lexus GS300.

In total, there are RM 2.7 million worth of prizes to be won through the KLIA Shopping Campaign. Among the Grand Prizes are RM 520,000 cash, RM 280,000 worth of travel packages to exciting places around the globe and a host of other prizes to reward shoppers who just spend a minimum amount of RM150 at KLIA or LCCT-KLIA.

Official sponsors of the KLIA Shopping Campaign 2008/2009 are MasterCard International and Lexus. MasterCard holders who make purchases with their card in KLIA stand to double their winning chances at the KLIA Shopping Campaign.

To find out more about the shopping contest, log on to shopping.klia.com.my or visit our redemption booths at KLIA.

About Malaysia Airports

Malaysia Airports operates and manages 39 airports in Malaysia: 5 international, 16 domestic and 18 Short Take-Off and Landing Ports (STOL Ports). It also has operations in Kazakhstan, IndiaTurkey. On November 30 1999, Malaysia Airports became the first airport company to be listed in Asia. KL International Airport (KLIA), its flagship airport was thrice voted as the World's Best Airport (15-25 million passengers per annum) in the 2005 AETRA awards, 2006 ACI-ASQ awards and 2007 ACI-ASQ awards while the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT-KLIA) was named CAPA Low Cost Airport of the Year at the CAPA Aviation Awards for Excellence 2006. KLIA was also voted 2^nd Best AirportAsia Pacific categories for 2007 ACI-ASQ awards. Malaysia Airports has also been entrusted to host the 2008 World Route Development Forum (ROUTES), the first airport operator in Asia to be given the honor of hosting the world-class airport-airlines event.