Higher fees for those flying out of Malaysian airports to Asean countries

Travellers flying out of Malaysia’s airports to other Asean countries will have to pay more in passenger service charges from June 1.

- Elaine Lee

The announcement by the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) lifted the share price of Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) to a 52-week high at RM8.69 briefly on March 13, but it also sent many frustrated passengers to social media demanding an explanation for the fee hike.

Mavcom said on March 12 that all travellers departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport 1 (KLIA1) will have to pay RM73 (S$21) from June 1.

Currently, those leaving for other Asean countries are charged RM35, while those going to non-Asean countries pay RM73.