Kuala lumpur: The Ministry of Transport (MOT), in collaboration with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), has unveiled several intervention measures to stabilize Malaysia's aviation sector amidst ongoing geopolitical uncertainties impacting industry operations and costs.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the MOT announced on its official Facebook page that these measures include financial support, temporary restructuring of operational costs, and targeted incentives. The goal is to ensure the continuity of domestic air travel, especially for routes connecting Peninsular Malaysia with Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan.

The statement emphasized that these intervention measures aim to maintain operational stability and protect consumer interests. It further highlighted the MADANI government's commitment to ensuring the aviation sector's resilience and competitiveness while continuing to support the growth of the national tourism industry.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke earlier revealed that the government had allocated RM5 million for flight ticket rebates. This initiative is expected to benefit 100,000 Malaysians traveling between Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah, Sarawak, and the Federal Territory of Labuan, with the rebate program running from May to June 2026.

Additionally, the measures include an extension of up to 60 days for the payment of navigation fees and charges, exemptions on aircraft parking fees, and a two-month deferment of Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) and Common Infrastructure Charges (CIC) to aid cash flow stability within the aviation industry.