KUALA LUMPUR — No Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAS) aircraft are grounded due to technical issues, the government clarified today.
Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said aircraft currently not in operation are undergoing scheduled maintenance in line with aviation safety standards.
“Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is also a commercial entity, where all operational decisions, including aircraft maintenance and repair, are corporate decisions based on the company’s operational needs,” he told the Dewan Rakyat.
He added that maintenance costs are not borne by the government.
“Hence, the repair and maintenance costs are fully borne by MAG as part of its operating costs, and the Ministry of Transport does not bear any related costs,” he said.
Hasbi was responding to a question from Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari (PH–Sungai Petani), who had asked about the number of MAS aircraft not in service due to faults and whether the ministry covers repair expenses.
Separately, Hasbi said the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has recognised a total of 4,113 certified aircraft engineers nationwide.
Of the total, 2,318 hold category B1 (mechanical) licences, 879 are licensed in category B2 (avionics), 51 hold both B1 and B2 licences, while 865 are category A (technicians). – November 20, 2025