Friday 8 March 2013
MAHB: KLIA2 terminal building 80% completed
KUALA LUMPUR: The terminal building at the new KLIA2 low-cost airport had surpassed the 80% completion rate, said Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) senior general manager (commercial services) Faizah Khairuddin.
Construction of the 257,000-sq-m KLIA2 was on track, she said, adding that MAHB was working with the contractor to make sure the construction and internal works of the terminal building concluded by May 1.
Faizah said that although the commencement date had been delayed to June 28, the two-month grace period would be utilised by the airport operator to perform testing and commissioning activities.
She said KLIA2 would be launched on June 28, the date chosen by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib, and which coincided with the launch date of the KL International Airport (KLIA) in 1998.
Faizah also said retailers could come in in stages while the terminal building was being completed.
“According to the timeline, we would be able to make it for the commencement,” she told Bernama.
She said 82% of the commercial floor space had been tendered, and no new brands would be entertained anymore.
Asked about Malindo Air’s plan to begin operations in mid-March, she said MAHB was very happy with the presence of new airlines and welcomed Malindo into the family.
“I think it’s also good for consumers because now they have more choices and I believe that would induce further growth in our passenger numbers,” she added.
The RM4bil KLIA2, built to cater to the explosive growth expected in low-cost travel, is envisaged to handle a maximum of 45 million passengers per annum.
It will have 60 gates, eight remote stands and 80 aerobridges, plus a 32,000-sq-m retail space with 225 retail outlets. — Bernama
Construction of the 257,000-sq-m KLIA2 was on track, she said, adding that MAHB was working with the contractor to make sure the construction and internal works of the terminal building concluded by May 1.
Faizah said that although the commencement date had been delayed to June 28, the two-month grace period would be utilised by the airport operator to perform testing and commissioning activities.
She said KLIA2 would be launched on June 28, the date chosen by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib, and which coincided with the launch date of the KL International Airport (KLIA) in 1998.
Faizah also said retailers could come in in stages while the terminal building was being completed.
“According to the timeline, we would be able to make it for the commencement,” she told Bernama.
She said 82% of the commercial floor space had been tendered, and no new brands would be entertained anymore.
Asked about Malindo Air’s plan to begin operations in mid-March, she said MAHB was very happy with the presence of new airlines and welcomed Malindo into the family.
“I think it’s also good for consumers because now they have more choices and I believe that would induce further growth in our passenger numbers,” she added.
The RM4bil KLIA2, built to cater to the explosive growth expected in low-cost travel, is envisaged to handle a maximum of 45 million passengers per annum.
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