Transport minister says steps needed to ensure Malaysian aviation sector remains viable
Tuesday, 21 Apr 2020 11:18 PM MYTTransport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong says it is necessary to ensure the country’s aviation sector that has been disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic remains competitive. — Bernama pic
He said this requires in-depth discussion on what steps need to be taken to ensure this remains the case. Earlier today Khazanah Nasional managing director Datuk Shahril Ridza Ridzuan paid a visit to the minister at his office, where among the subjects discussed was the topic of the pandemic’s effect on Malaysia Airlines Berhad and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, as well as steps to resolve the future once the ongoing Movement Control Order ends next Tuesday .
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