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AirBorneo apologises for flight disruptions, pledges to restore reliable service

Sarawak-owned airline cites maintenance delays and fleet upgrades, while CAAM urges adherence to passenger protection rules

JetBlue Airways fined US$2 mil for ‘chronic flight delays’

US Transportation Dept defines this as flights arriving over 30 min late more than 50% of the time and airline found to have routinely delayed flights at least 145 times during investigations

Is Mavcom advocating for refunds without compensation? – YS Chan

Money returned for undelivered services or goods is a given, so passengers should also be entitled to compensation for expenses incurred due to cancelled or delayed flights

New airline refund rules should not see higher airfares: Mavcom 

Regulator and Transport Ministry monitors prices of air tickets monthly

Airlines already consulted before new refund policy decided: Loke  

Mavcom held talks with stakeholders, was asked to hold briefing session today to explain in detail on types of situations eligible for refunds, transport minister adds

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Singaporean mum in uphill battle in Johor shariah court after ex-husband abducts son

Daylin Limonte Alvarez faces complex legal hurdles in getting Malaysian Islamic court to enforce child custody order granted by republic

Malaysia Airlines tops domestic flight punctuality rankings of 85.3%

National carrier led on-time performance up to May 2025, as government enforces stricter rules on delays and passenger compensation

Smoking to cost more: BAT Malaysia lights up price tags with new cigarette rates

Cigarette prices for top brands will rise between RM12.40 and RM18.40 per pack starting November 21, 2025