Cabinet to get special audit report into Malaysia Airlines issues on Aug 28, says Loke
A special audit report on the recent technical issues affecting Malaysia Airlines will be presented to the Cabinet on Wednesday (Aug 28), according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday (Aug 26), Loke stated that the audit, conducted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) into Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), began even before the recent problems faced by the national carrier.
He also addressed public concerns, noting that the technical issues experienced by Malaysia Airlines are not unique and have affected other carriers globally as well.
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Speaking at a press conference on Monday (Aug 26), Loke stated that the audit, conducted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) into Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), began even before the recent problems faced by the national carrier.
He also addressed public concerns, noting that the technical issues experienced by Malaysia Airlines are not unique and have affected other carriers globally as well.
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00:00Yes, we have reached out to MH. In fact, before these three incidents, we already launched
00:10an investigation. Because there were some other incidents before this. And CAM has already
00:15done a special audit on MAG. And I will report to Cabinet some of the findings of the audit
00:23this Wednesday. Of course, follow-up actions will be undertaken by CAM. We are taking very
00:32serious concern about what's happening in MAG. I'm also in touch with the Group Managing
00:39Director, Captain Izam. I've spoken to him. And I've asked him to make all the necessary
00:46follow-up to ensure the operations are smoother. And of course, safety is always a top priority.
00:57And they have taken steps to overcome the challenges. Some of the challenges are because
01:02of the parts supply chain. Supply of the parts were disrupted. And the personnel changeover,
01:12lack of staff and all that, that has affected some maintenance work. So that's why they
01:18have taken immediate steps by cutting down some flags. So to ensure that flags are lesser,
01:27so that the aircraft can be sent for maintenance and all that. So immediate steps have been
01:32taken to cut down some flags.
01:35The former Transport Minister claims that there is a confidence crisis involving the
01:43few incidents that happened to MAS especially. Do you think that there is a confidence crisis
01:50against our MAHB?
01:52Well, it's unfortunate for a former Minister of Transport to mention that. That is actually
01:58questioning the professionalism of MAG and MAS. For me, as far as I'm concerned, I have
02:05no doubt on the professionalism of MAG for even one minute. I've always believed in their
02:11professionalism. They will do everything possible to ensure safety and security. Safety is always
02:18a top priority. But of course, to the public, there are concerns. I mean, I'm not downplaying
02:23the concerns. That's why CAM has actually taken immediate investigation, even before
02:30this.
02:53That's why CAM has taken immediate investigation, even before this. That's why CAM has taken
03:00immediate investigation, even before this. That's why CAM has taken immediate investigation,
03:05even before this. That's why CAM has taken immediate investigation, even before this.
03:10That's why CAM has taken immediate investigation, even before this. That's why CAM has taken
03:15immediate investigation, even before this. That's why CAM has taken immediate investigation,
03:20even before this. That's why CAM has taken immediate investigation, even before this.
03:25That's why CAM has taken immediate investigation, even before this. That's why CAM has taken
03:31immediate investigation, even before this. That's why CAM has taken immediate investigation,
03:36even before this. That's why CAM has taken immediate investigation, even before this.
03:41That's why CAM has taken immediate investigation, even before this. That's why CAM has taken
03:46immediate investigation, even before this. That's why CAM has taken immediate investigation,
03:51even before this. That's why CAM has taken immediate investigation, even before this.
03:56That's why CAM has taken immediate investigation, even before this. That's why CAM has taken
04:01immediate investigation, even before this. That's why CAM has taken immediate investigation,
04:06even before this. That's why CAM has taken immediate investigation, even before this.
04:12Since January last year, there have been seven major incidents at least reported by the media.
04:20So the regularity of these occurrences, how do you plan to overcome all this?
04:28Yes, as I said, number one, CAM has done their investigation and they will follow up closely.
04:36In fact, the renewal of AOC has been shortened to one year.
04:41Previously, it was three years. So right now, we have shortened the AOC,
04:45so that more regular audits and more regular checks on MAG will be in place.
04:52But I want to stress this problem of some of the technical problems,
04:56not only plug-in marks. Many other airlines also face the same problem.
05:01Caterpacific also has it. Singapore Airlines also has it. Thai Airways also has it.
05:05All kinds of airlines have this technical problem.
05:08Let's not just single out MAG or MAS only.
05:13Many other airlines also face technical problems due to the disruption in terms of supply chain.
05:30Are we concerned? Yes, we are concerned.
05:33But let's not question the professionalism and efforts of MAG to deal with technical issues.
05:43They don't like to divert.
05:47You have to understand, for an airline to divert and to fly back or to come back to the airport,
05:53it is a major cost.
05:55The cost is high for them.
05:57Diversion alone will cause a lot of losses to the airline.
06:03But the action is taken for the safety of the passengers.
06:07Even though there is a little bit of doubt,
06:10the flight is diverted.
06:12It's better to do it slowly so that it's safe.
06:16Even though there is a disruption to the passengers,
06:18but I hope everyone understands.
06:20Let's not wait for a bigger incident to happen,
06:23and then we point the finger at MAG, the airline.
06:27So even though there is a correct diversion now,
06:29there were several incidents,
06:32but they made the right SOP,
06:36which is to divert,
06:37to ensure the safety of the passengers first.
06:40That is most important.
06:45The age of the aircrafts which faced the technical problems and disruptions.
06:49Sorry?
06:50The age of the aircrafts.
06:51The age?
06:52Of the aircrafts.
06:53The age of the aircrafts.
06:54Of course, there is.
06:55All the records are there.
06:56The year, when, when and so on.
06:59But of course, I have said,
07:01the full report I have to present it to,
07:03and all the particular incidents.
07:05Each particular incident has been compiled.
07:11I will report it to Cabinet this Wednesday.
07:15For more information, visit www.fema.gov