Minister of Transport Anthony Loke Siew Fook speaks during a press conference in Putrajaya June 13, 2024 — Picture by Raymond ManuelPUTRAJAYA, June 13 — Two Bills will be tabled in the upcoming Parliament session this month to facilitate the merging of the Malaysian Aviation Commission and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia .
“The regulatory framework for Malaysia’s aviation industry will undergo restructuring, consolidating it under a unified entity to promote the growth of the civil aviation sector in accordance with the government’s strategy to enhance global competitiveness,” he announced during a press conference earlier today.He added that these reforms also aim to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and improve the civil aviation service delivery system, especially in licensing services.
“This will ensure effective compliance with national and international civil aviation obligations based on standards and practices set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation ,” he added.