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Airbus confirms cancellation of AirAsia X order for 15 A330-900 aircraft

It was reported that the previously announced cancellation follows a shift across the AirAsia Group towards long-range narrowbodies

‘It’s a false narrative’: AirAsia X rejects claims of operational halt in the Philippines

Tan Sri Tony Fernandes stresses commitment to affordable travel and network growth

AirAsia X to adjust fares, capacity, amidst rising costs and Iran conflict

No plans for job cuts or voluntary unpaid leave, airlines will use domestic and Asean networks to spread capacity efficiently while keeping ticket prices competitive

AirAsia X to relaunch Kuala Lumpur-London Flights via Bahrain this month

After a decade-long hiatus, the low-cost long-haul carrier returns to the UK with a one-stop service, featuring a layover in Bahrain

AirAsia X to expand fleet with A321neo, A321LR aircraft by mid-2026

Airline targets medium-haul growth with new Airbus deliveries, eyeing routes to Australia, China, and South Korea by 2026

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

PayNet confirms DuitNow QR code transaction fee for merchants starting Oct 1

In a statement on the matter, PayNet, the operator of DuitNow QR, clarified that the fee follows the lifting of a waiver on the merchant discount rate, which is charged based on a percentage of the payment transaction value.