PUTRAJAYA (March 21): Malaysia’s aviation industry is set to recover and establish a solid foundation for continued growth and expansion, in line with total recovery of the region’s airline sector.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim noted that Asia-Pacific airlines led by a large margin in terms of annual growth, achieving a 16.9% year-on-year increase in revenue passenger kilometres.

"This year marked a total regional recovery in the airline industry, as all regions have outperformed their pre-pandemic levels. With Malaysia strategically located at the heart of Asean, we are a gateway to Asia and beyond.

“In Visit Malaysia Year 2026, we are determined to foster a high-value, sustainable economy, one that supports innovation, attracts investment, and elevates our global standing," Anwar said in his speech at the document exchange ceremony for Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd's (MAG) narrow-body aircraft replacement order here on Friday.

The parent of Malaysia Airlines announced the acquisition of 30 new aircraft directly from Boeing as part of its fleet modernisation strategy.

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