PUTRAJAYA, June 14 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that two bills will be introduced in Parliament this month to merge the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Dissolution) Bill 2024 and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (Amendment) Bill aim to consolidate Malaysia’s aviation regulatory framework under a single entity, enhancing efficiency and global competitiveness. This move follows the Cabinet’s approval on December 11, 2019, to dissolve Mavcom and transfer its functions to CAAM.
Loke emphasized that the merger will reduce bureaucratic hurdles by eliminating the need for separate approvals from two agencies. This unified approach, adopted by countries like the US, UK, Germany, Singapore, and China, will streamline the licensing process and optimize the use of human and financial resources. The merger is expected to enhance compliance with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards and is anticipated to be completed next year following parliamentary approval.
