Quick Summary
9.4 million domestic passengers recorded in January 2026
KLIA handled 5.9 million travellers (+8.2% YoY)
New international routes launched to major Chinese cities
Infrastructure upgrades underway to support Visit Malaysia Year 2026
Strong Start to Visit Malaysia Year 2026
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) reported a solid January, with 9.4 million domestic passenger movements, signalling a strong take-off for Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY 2026).
Leading the surge:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA): 5.9 million passengers (+8.2% YoY**)
Penang International Airport (PEN): 741,183 passengers (+3.8% YoY**)
Connectivity & Capacity Expansion
MAHB highlighted Malaysia’s ambition to become the most connected country in Asia-Pacific, supported by:
Six new international routes linking Malaysia to:
Shanghai
Jinan
Hong Kong
Hefei
Guangzhou
Harbin
These routes connect Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Tawau and Penang, boosting tourism and regional growth.
Infrastructure & Service Enhancements
To support rising traffic, MAHB is:
Upgrading airport infrastructure
Enhancing network connectivity
Maintaining service reliability
Notable improvements include:
Launch of RIMBA @ KLIA, a nature-inspired rest area at Terminal 1’s Satellite Building
Vehicle Access Management Systems (VAMs) achieving 99% compliance, improving drop-off and pick-up traffic flow
Why It Matters
With VMY 2026 underway:
Passenger growth supports tourism recovery momentum
Expanding China connectivity aligns with regional travel demand rebound
Infrastructure upgrades signal long-term capacity planning
Bottom Line
Key Takeaways
9.4 million domestic travellers in January
KLIA remains the primary growth driver
China routes expansion strengthens connectivity
Service and traffic flow upgrades enhance passenger experience

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