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Malaysia Airports reports soft passenger numbers at its airports for September
October 28th 2026
Malaysia Airports said its network of airports in Malaysia fell 12% to 7.8 million in September. Read More » The number of domestic passengers tumbled 21.8% to 3.4 million, while international travellers were 2.2% lower at 4.3 million. Despite the overall declines, there was some growth at regional airports such as Ipoh, Penang and Kuala Lumpur Subang. Malaysia Airports did not provide a breakdown of passenger traffic for Kuala Lumpur International Airport, noting only the country’s largest domestic and international gateway had 4.9 million passengers last month. "Airports such as Subang, Ipoh and Penang have an important role in expanding Malaysia’s international connectivity," Malaysia Airports managing director, Dato’ Mohd Izani Ghani, said. "We want to build on this momentum by working closely with airlines and tourism stakeholders to develop routes that create more travel opportunities and support the country’s tourism ambitions."
