Mavcom Merger a Turning Point for CAAM's Financial Independence: Loke

Mavcom merger a turning point for CAAM's financial independence: Loke

PUTRAJAYA: The merger of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom), which takes effect on Aug 1 2025, marks a major turning point for the former’s financial independence and operational sustainability, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

CAAM to become statutory body, merge with Mavcom effective Aug 1, says Loke

PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet has approved the proposal to turn the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) into a statutory body with separate remuneration and exemption effective Aug 1, says Anthony Loke.

Malaysia’s CAAM, Mavcom to form single aviation regulator

The Cabinet of Malaysia has approved a proposal to merge the country’s two aviation regulatory organizations. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) will absorb the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) effective August 2025. The CAAM is in charge of the development of Malaysia’s civil aviation technical sector. It ensures that Malaysian aviation practices are mandated to comply with ICAO’s standards.  Meanwhile, MAVCOM’s functions inc…

AirAsia Sees Aviation Regulator Merger as Key to Boosting Malaysia’s Regional Hub Ambitions

SEPANG – AirAsia welcomes the government’s move to unify Malaysia’s aviation regulatory framework through the merger of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM), recognising it as an important step towards strengthening the country’s aviation sector. The integration of regulatory functions spanning safety, airspace management, consumer protection and economic regulation offers an opportunity …

CAAM And Mavcom Merger Approved, Set for August 2025

The Cabinet has approved the proposal to restructure the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) into a statutory body with independent remuneration and exemption. This change will be implemented through a merger between CAAM and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) that takes place on 1 August 2025. The legal foundation for the merger was established through the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Dissolution) Bill 2024 and the Civil Aviat…

CAAM to be financially independent, take over Mavcom functions from Aug 1

PUTRAJAYA, June 23 — The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) will be rationalised effective August 1, to bring the aviation regulatory functions under the CAAM alone. In a press conference here today, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the CAAM will take over economic regulatory functions previously carried out by Mavcom. “The CAAM and Mavcom are being rationalised where all aviation indus…