New MAS to retain domestic, international routes

More than 40 projects had been identified to position the company for future growth, says CEO.

SEPANG: Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB) will retain the current domestic and international routes of Malaysian Airline System Bhd (MAS), but focus on a competitive cost structure to become the regional leader by 2018.

The company will also retain the existing aircraft fleet.

MAB is the entity established to take over the assets of MAS.

Chief executive officer Christoph Mueller said more than 40 projects had been identified to position the company for future growth, including overhauling the information technology (IT) system and refurbishing inflight offerings.

– BERNAMA