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Malaysia’s air passenger traffic soars to 9.2 mil in January, surpassing pre-pandemic levels | Scoop
Malaysia’s air traffic hit 9.2 million in January 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, driven by festive travel and expanded routes, says Mavcom. — Scoop file pic, March 6, 2025
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Malaysia’s air passenger traffic soars to 9.2 mil in January, surpassing pre-pandemic levels

Mavcom reports 28.2% y-o-y growth, driven by festive travel, visa exemptions, and expanded international routes

Bernama
Updated
7:08 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s air passenger traffic reached 9.2 million in January 2025, marking a 28.2% surge from January 2024, said the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom).

The commission said January’s air passenger traffic stood at 106.1% of January 2019 levels, surpassing pre-pandemic volumes for the first time and highlighting the continued growth of Malaysia’s aviation sector.

“Passenger volumes grew 3.8% month-on-month from December 2024 and 28.2% year-on-year from January 2024, reflecting continued momentum in both domestic and international travel,” it said in a statement today.

Mavcom reported that domestic passenger traffic stood at 4.4 million, registering a 6.9% m-o-m increase and 32.7% y-o-y growth, while international passenger traffic reached 4.8 million, showing a 1.2% m-o-m decline but a 24.4% y-o-y increase.

“International traffic growth was largely driven by non-Asean markets, which saw 2.6 million passengers, representing a 7.1% m-o-m increase and 34.9% y-o-y growth,” it noted.

Several major airports recorded significant y-o-y growth, it said, with Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) recording a 25.6 % y-o-y increase and Langkawi International Airport (LGK) posting a 27.5 % increase.

“Penang International Airport (PEN) grew by 27.9%, while Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) saw a 34.5% increase. Senai International Airport (JHB) recorded the highest y-o-y growth at 41.8%, followed by Kuching International Airport (KCH), which posted a 23.0% increase,” it said.

Mavcom attributed this robust growth to increased travel demand during the Chinese New Year and school holiday season, along with the restoration of seat capacity on both international and domestic routes.

Additionally, it shared that the 30-day visa exemptions for tourists from China and India boosted inbound travel, while expanded international connectivity, including new routes such as Kuala Lumpur–Dali (China) and Tawau–Singapore, contributed to rising passenger volumes.

Meanwhile, Mavcom executive chairman Datuk Seri Saripuddin Kasim said the continued growth in passenger traffic underscores the resilience of Malaysia’s aviation sector and its growing role in regional connectivity.

“To further enhance transparency and accountability, we will introduce an upgraded performance dashboard that provides deeper insights into key airline and airport metrics.

“This initiative aligns with our commitment to upholding service quality and operational standards, supporting both passengers and industry stakeholders with valuable data-driven insights,” he added. — March 6, 2025

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