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New Straits Times
13 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Loke: Airlines must take precautionary measures if certain airspaces are risky
SEPANG: Transport Minister Anthony Loke has confirmed that several flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) were cancelled after some Gulf nations closed their airspaces following an Iranian strike on a United States military base in Qatar. "There were indeed several affected flights, and I was informed that a Batik Air flight to Dubai had to turn back when it reached the Indian Ocean due to the airspace closure. "Affected airlines must implement mitigation measures such as providing accommodation and other necessary arrangements for passengers while waiting for the airspace to reopen," he told reporters after the launch of the Transport Expo Asia (TXA) 2025 exhibition and conference. Also present were Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah and the ministry's secretary-general Datuk Jana Santhiran Muniayan. Loke said the sudden airspace closure had not only affected local flights but also impacted foreign carriers, with a Notice to Airmen already issued. "Our position is that airlines must take precautionary steps if there are any risks. "If the airspace is closed, flights to the affected area cannot proceed and must either be turned back or cancelled," he said. Earlier, it was reported that at least 61 pilgrims were stranded for more than four hours at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) after their flight to Jeddah was cancelled at the last minute.
The Sun
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
MOT launches TXA 2025 expo for transport & logistics sector
SEPANG: The Ministry of Transport (MOT) will host the inaugural Transport Expo Asia (TXA) 2025 from November 11 to 13, marking a milestone for Malaysia's transport and logistics sector. The event aims to foster collaboration among policymakers, industry experts, and tech innovators to drive sustainable mobility and trade. Transport Minister Anthony Loke highlighted TXA 2025 as a strategic platform to advance greener transport solutions. 'This expo will shape a more sustainable future for Malaysia's transport infrastructure and trade networks,' he said during the launch at Sama-Sama Hotel. Unlike the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA), which focuses on defence, TXA 2025 will spotlight transport and logistics. The Cabinet approved the event to complement LIMA, with TXA 2026 slated for Q3 next year. Key highlights include the 2025 Road Safety Congress, an annual initiative to enhance road safety awareness. Over 80 exhibitors from smart logistics, automation, and digital cold chains will participate, alongside 3,000 trade visitors, including ASEAN delegates. Themed *'Future On The Move: Digital, Sustainable Transport, Agile Logistics & ESG-Driven Supply Chains,'* TXA 2025 underscores Malaysia's regional leadership in transport innovation.
Barnama
17 hours ago
- Automotive
- Barnama
MOT To Hold TXA 2025 As Platform For Industry Players In Transport, Logistics
GENERAL SEPANG, June 24 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Transport (MOT) will for the first time organise the Transport Expo Asia (TXA) 2025 from Nov 11 to 13, as a platform to bring together industry players in the transport and logistics sector. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the organisation of TXA 2025 strengthens Malaysia's role as a regional leader in the competitive transport and logistics sector. He said it brings together policymakers, industry players, academics and technology providers to shape a smarter and more sustainable future of mobility and trade. "TXA 2025 is a platform for us to discuss and also shape a more sustainable and greener future for our country's transport facilities and trade," he said in a press conference after launching TXA 2025 here today. Loke said TXA is an additional event to the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) but it focuses on industry players in the transport sector. He said the Cabinet had allowed the Transport Ministry to organise another event because LIMA would focus on defence while TXA would focus on transport and logistics. 'This year, MOT will not be the organiser of LIMA. TXA 2025 will be the inaugural edition of the biennial TXA series, with TXA 2026 planned for the third quarter of next year,' he said, adding that the location of the event would be determined later. He said among the important programmes organised with TXA 2025 was the 2025 Road Safety Congress, which would continue in the 2026 edition as an official annual event. 'This congress is being held to raise awareness and cooperation in strengthening road safety in Malaysia,' he said.
The Star
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Malaysia hosts inaugural Transport Expo Asia (TXA) 2025
SEPANG: The Transport Ministry has officially launched Transport Expo Asia (TXA) 2025, a flagship event focused on innovation, connectivity, and sustainability in the transport and logistics sector. Transport Minister Anthony Loke, speaking at the launch at Sama-Sama Hotel in KLIA on Tuesday (June 24), described the expo as a strategic platform for a 'smarter, greener and more agile' future for Malaysia's transport and trade ecosystem. 'This event bridges the gap between policy and implementation, and supports our national vision for a sustainable and competitive transport system. 'The organisation of TXA 2025 comes at an opportune time to leverage this momentum in transport and logistics performance. 'It aims to strengthen collaboration between government and industry in tackling the pressing challenges of globalisation, automation and sustainability,' he said. Scheduled for November 11 to 13 at Sama-Sama Hotel, TXA 2025 is expected to gather over 80 exhibitors from multimodal transport, smart logistics, infrastructure, cold chain systems, automation, and digital solutions. Themed 'Future On The Move: Digital, Sustainable Transport, Agile Logistics & ESG-Driven Supply Chains,' the event coincides with Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship, enhancing its regional significance. 'One of the key highlights of the event will be the Road Safety Congress 2025, which will return in 2026 as a dedicated annual programme by the ministry and the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS). 'The congress aims to foster cross-sectoral collaboration in reducing road accidents and improving safety outcomes,' Loke said during the media conference. The three-day expo will feature 25 thematic sessions and is expected to draw more than 3,000 trade visitors and 1,000 delegates, including government agencies, academia, GLCs, and tech firms. A Gala Dinner on November 13 will also feature a preview of the upcoming TXA Awards, to be formally presented during TXA 2026. Loke added that TXA is part of the Ministry's broader policy agenda, aligned with the National Transport Policy 2019–2030, the National Logistics and Trade Facilitation Master Plan, and the National Digitalisation Policy. 'The expo also reflects Malaysia's role as a regional leader in trade facilitation, digital logistics, and sustainability transformation, bolstered by its rise to 26th place in the World Bank's 2023 Logistics Performance Index and second in ASEAN after Singapore,' he said. TXA is expected to become a biennial series, with plans for TXA 2026 already underway. The Prime Minister is expected to officiate the TXA 2025 opening ceremony in November.
The Star
18 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
No directive needed, Middle East airspace already closed, says Loke
SEPANG: There is no government directive to halt flights to the Middle East, but airlines cannot proceed as the airspace is already closed, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. 'There is no directive per se. Even if we don't issue an order, they can't fly anyway,' he said. 'This is in line with NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) standards,' he told reporters during a press conference at the Transport Expo Asia (TXA) 2025 on Tuesday (June 24). Loke said several airlines, including Batik Air, are affected by the sudden closure of airspace due to heightened tensions in the region. One Batik Air flight en route to Dubai was forced to turn back over the Indian Ocean. 'It wasn't something we could plan for. The airspace was shut suddenly and NOTAMs were issued without prior notice. All airlines are impacted. Not just from Malaysia but also from Singapore and elsewhere,' he said. Loke added that airlines are expected to carry out their own mitigation plans, including rerouting flights or offering accommodation for stranded passengers until it is safe to resume operations. 'If there's risk involved, they must not take it. If airspace is closed, flights can't proceed. They must turn back or be cancelled,' he said. Loke also confirmed that flights between Malaysia and Europe have been rerouted to avoid Iranian airspace. 'Normally, flights from Kuala Lumpur to destinations like London or Paris pass through Iran. But due to the current conflict between Iran and Israel, all flights have now opted for longer routes further north. 'From India, the planes enter Afghanistan airspace to avoid Iranian airspace,' he said. These reroutings, he added, have already been implemented in recent weeks as part of standard safety protocols.
