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Malaysian Aviation Commission

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Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM)
Suruhanjaya Penerbangan Malaysia
Commission overview
Formed1 March 2016; 9 years ago (2016-03-01)
JurisdictionGovernment of Malaysia
HeadquartersSuruhanjaya Penerbangan Malaysia (MAVCOM), Tingkat 19, Menara 1 Sentrum, 201, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, 50470 Kuala Lumpur
Minister responsible
Deputy Minister responsible
Commission executives
  • Datuk Seri Hj. Saripuddin Hj. Kasim, Executive Chairman
  • Raja Azmi Raja Nazuddin, Chief Operating Officer
Parent departmentMinistry of Transport
Key document
Websitewww.mavcom.my

The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Malay: Suruhanjaya Penerbangan Malaysia; officially abbreviated as MAVCOM) is a regulatory body for the aviation industry in Malaysia under the Ministry of Transport. Established in 2016, it entrusted to regulate the economic and consumer issues of the civil aviation sector.[1][2]

History

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MAVCOM was established on 1 March 2016 under the Malaysian Aviation Commission Act 2015 (Act 771) to regulate economic and commercial matters related to the Malaysian civil aviation industry.[3] Its key role is to promote a commercially viable, consumer-oriented and resilient civil aviation industry which supports the nation's economic growth.[1] As an independent agency,[4] MAVCOM's role is different from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Ministry of Transport.[1]

In addition, MAVCOM enforces a protection code for air travellers in Malaysia by introduced the Malaysian Aviation Consumer Protection Code (MACPC) in July 2016.[5][6] This code aims to protect and educate consumers of their travel rights and benefits while ensuring that airlines and airports are fully responsible and accountable for the quality of service it offered.[2][7]

In June 2018, MAVCOM launches a smart app called FlySmart. The app was developed to made it easier for air traveller to lodge any enquiries and complaints on problems encountered in their flights.[8][9]

Proposed merger with CAAM

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In December 2019, the Ministry of Transport announced the merger of MAVCOM and CAAM to create a standalone aviation regulator. The proposed merger is said "to optimise staff and financials, as well as making the civil aviation industry more competitive" and will see the CAAM reabsorbing the commission's economic and commercial functions, in addition to its own technical and safety oversight activities. Though the merger was supposed to have been completed by the second quarter of 2021, however, the anticipated merger did not materialized as both MAVCOM and CAAM remains a separate entity.[10][11][12]

The merger of both aviation bodies received negative feedbacks from aviation industry players,[13] with the MAVCOM Executive Chairman Nungsari Ahmad Radhi disappointed with the MoT's decision to merge the commission with the CAAM, claiming that "such a decision was made with seeming disdain and without consultation" with them.[14] Former Deputy Transport Minister, Aziz Kaprawi also objected the merger, saying that "it will remove checks and balances".[15] Some parties also express their concerns on the merger with some them demanded that MAVCOM should remain independent,[16] with the Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) asked the MoT to retain the commission "to promote consumer interest".[17]

In October 2023, Transport Minister, Anthony Loke announced that a bill for proposed merger between MAVCOM and CAAM will be tabled on the Parliament in 2024.[18] On 13 June 2024, it was announced that the two bodies is expected to merge by 2025 with a merger date yet to be announced.[19][20] Eleven days later, on 24 June, two new bills for the merger of MAVCOM and CAAM were tabled at the Parliament by the Deputy Transport Minister, Hasbi Habibollah[21] and approved by the Dewan Rakyat two days later.[22] The bills were subsequently passed by the Dewan Negara on 30 July.[23] On 11 September, both bills were granted royal assent and were gazetted on 25 September.[24][25] On 20 December, the tentative date for the merger of MAVCOM and CAAM has been finalized and will be announced later.[26][27]

Act and functions

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MAVCOM's functions are clearly defined by the MAVCOM Act 2015. As prescribed in the Act 771, among the functions of the commission include:[28]

  • Regulates economic matters related to civil aviation
  • Providing mechanism for consumer protection
  • Providing mechanism for dispute resolutions between aviation industry players
  • Oversees and administers air traffic rights
  • Advised the Government on economic issues
  • Manages routes under public service obligations

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Who We Are". Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM). Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  2. ^ a b Roy Manuell (9 January 2017). "A closer look at… Asia: Malaysia's MAVCOM". International Airport Review. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
  3. ^ Yeoh Jit Wei (18 February 2016). "Malaysian Aviation Commission Act 2015". Tay & Partners. Mondaq. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  4. ^ Luqman Arif Abdul Karim (26 May 2018). "MAVCOM tidak ambil alih agensi lain - Abdul Gani" (in Malay). Berita Harian. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  5. ^ "Mavcom mulls better protection for air travellers". Free Malaysia Today. 19 October 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  6. ^ "MAVCOM tingkat usaha lindungi pengguna penerbangan" (in Malay). Berita Harian. 19 October 2022. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  7. ^ Anis Hazim (28 June 2022). "Mavcom to enhance consumer protection code". The Malaysian Reserve. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  8. ^ "Mavcom Flysmart app eases enquires, complaints". The Borneo Post. 21 June 2019. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  9. ^ Mohd Izzat Mohd Khalizan (27 May 2019). "Aplikasi FlySmart 'rakan karib' wajib ada setiap kali melancong, ketahui hak dan langkah mudah kemuka aduan" (in Malay). mStar Online. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  10. ^ Rahimi Yunus (13 December 2019). "MoT justifies Mavcom-CAAM merger". The Malaysian Reserve. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  11. ^ Joseph Kaos Jr. (13 December 2019). "Loke: Mavcom and CAAM merger in best interest of aviation industry". The Star Online. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  12. ^ Kang Siew Li (28 July 2021). "Mavcom continues to discharge its duties amid uncertain future". The Edge Malaysia. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  13. ^ Kamarul Azhar (13 December 2019). "Aviation experts voice concerns on Mavcom-CAAM merger plan". The Edge Malaysia. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  14. ^ Ayisy Yusof (12 December 2019). "MAVCOM disappointed with proposal to merge with CAAM". New Straits Times. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  15. ^ Robin Augustin (13 December 2019). "Ex-govt man slams Mavcom-CAAM merger as regressive". Free Malaysia Today. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  16. ^ Natasha Busst (8 November 2023). "Mavcom patut kekal badan bebas, kata pakar" (in Malay). Free Malaysia Today. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  17. ^ Mohideen Abdul Kader (13 December 2019). "Retain Mavcom to promote consumer interest". Malaysiakini. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  18. ^ "Bill on merging Mavcom with CAAM to be tabled next year". Free Malaysia Today. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  19. ^ "Penggabungan MAVCOM-CAAM dilaksana pada 2025". Berita RTM. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  20. ^ "CAAM to run independently from 2025, says Loke". Free Malaysia Today. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  21. ^ Martin Carvalho; Khoo Gek San; Junaid Ibrahim (24 June 2024). "Bills tabled to merge Mavcom and CAAM". The Star Online. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  22. ^ Choy Nyen Yiau (26 June 2024). "Dewan Rakyat passes bills paving way for Mavcom-CAAM merger". The Edge. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  23. ^ "Dewan Negara Passes Two Aviation Industry-Related Bills". BERNAMA. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  24. ^ "Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2024" (PDF). Federal Legislation (LOM). 25 September 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  25. ^ "Malaysian Aviation Commission (Dissolution) Act 2024" (PDF). Federal Legislation (LOM). 25 September 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  26. ^ "MOT akan umum tarikh penggabungan CAAM-MAVCOM" (in Malay). Berita Harian. 20 December 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
  27. ^ Bilqis Bahari (20 December 2024). "Tentative date of Mavcom-CAAM merger set, to be announced by Transport Ministry". New Straits Times. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
  28. ^ "Malaysian Aviation Commission Act 2015 (Act 771)" (PDF). Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM). 1 August 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
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