# Malaysia weighing how to aid AirAsia without risking public funds: Anthony Loke

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/malaysia-weighing-how-to-aid-airasia-without-risking-public-funds-anthony-loke/
- Published: 2026-11-13T05:42:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T08:55:44+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-weighing-aid-airasia-without-risking-public-funds-anthony-loke-6548626
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Malaysia is assessing formal support for AirAsia.
- The airline has RM18.4 billion in current liabilities.
- AirAsia is seeking up to US$1 billion in debt funding.

## Summary

Malaysia is considering how to support AirAsia while protecting public funds, former transport minister Anthony Loke said. The airline is privately owned, so any assistance would need to be formally structured; the government has not committed to injecting money.

AirAsia controls about 60 per cent of Malaysia’s domestic aviation market and had RM18.4 billion in current liabilities at the end of June. It is seeking up to US$1 billion from international debt markets and RM700 million in local credit facilities, while the government has extended the payment period for aviation charges from 30 to 60 days.

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