PARLIAMENT | The government today sought to collect regulatory service charges on airport passengers, through an amendment to the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Amendment) Bill 2017 (Mavcom Bill).
The amendment bill, which expand Mavcom's powers, was tabled for its first reading in the Parliament by Deputy Transport Minister Ab Aziz Kaprawi and will be tabled for its second reading in this session.
However, the bill does not elaborate on regulatory service charges that will be imposed on air travellers.
Under the bill, Mavcom can impose a maximum financial penalty of RM1 million against an individual for failure to observe its guidelines.
As for a company that fails to follow the guidelines, a maximum five percent of its annual turnover from the preceding financial year can be imposed.
Besides enhancing the effectivemess of Mavcom in exercising its functions, the bill will also ensure sufficient financial resources for protecting the rights and interests of consumers and the aviation development.
Under the bill, the commission can administer, allocate and manage air traffic rights for both domestic and international routes.
Mavcom will also be empowered regulate unfair and arbitrary fees and charges imposed by the aviation service providers.
[More to follow]
-Mkini
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