Tag: Kuala Lumpur International Airport

  • AirAsia abolishes KLIA 2 fee

    AirAsia abolishes KLIA 2 fee

    AirAsia Group Bhd will cease charging the RM3 klia2 fee for all flights departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) starting today. The klia2 fee was introduced in May 2014 to cover the additional cost created at klia2 due to the use of mandatory facilities imposed by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) such as aerobridges and SITA check-in and boarding systems, compared to the low-cost carrier terminal previously.

    “Following our announcement last week, we have removed the klia2 fee. We have said from the very beginning that klia2 is not fit for low-cost carrier operations, and we will be going directly to MAHB for all the extra costs they’re costing us,” AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat said in a statement.

  • Mitsui Outlet Park expansion starts

    Mitsui Outlet Park expansion starts

    Ground has been broken for the second phase of the Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang, claimed to be the largest factory-outlet shopping mall in Southeast Asia.

    On a 27,500 sqm site next to the current outlet near Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the double-storey extension will feature 60 shops and 500 parking lots to complement the existing 2100 bays, and is expected to open in January 2018. The present 24,000 sqm development has 130 shops.

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    It will introduce more premiums brands in fashion, cosmetics, sportswear and accessories, with a diversification into entertainment and amusements.

    Tourism and Culture Ministry secretary-general Tan Sri Dr Ong Hong Peng officiated at the ground-breaking ceremony, which was attended by Mitsui Fudosan managing officer Osamu Obayashi.

    To complement phase one’s Paradise Village architectural concept, which features a Sunshine Square, Pier Walk, Beach Walk and Tropical Plaza concept, phase two introduces a new ambient experience with Sky Walk and River Walk themes. Sky Walk will have simulated clouds on its ceilings while River Walk will resemble a creek.

    Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang is a JV between Japanese real estate developer Mitsui Fudosan and Malaysia Airports Holdings. The outlet is managed by the JV company, MFMA Development. Free buses connect the development with the two airport terminals.