Malaysia-based carrier AirAsia will begin imposing a mandatory carbon fee on all passengers starting January 1, 2025, according to the country’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

Malaysia's air passenger volume rose 16.1% year on year to 22.6 million in the first quarter, showing a recovery trajectory from COVID-19.

Malaysia is gearing up for greener skies once the carbon levy collection by the airlines comes into effect as soon as the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) makes the necessary review, according to Assoc Prof Major Dr Mohd Harridon Mohamed Suffian, an aviation and aerospace expert.

Malaysian Minister of Finance Lim Guan Eng said on February 11 that the government will announce its economic stimulus package to mitigate the economic impacts of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.

The Malaysia Aviation Consumer Protection Code 2016, which takes effect from July 1, will bring better benefits to customers of Malaysia ’s carriers.