Malaysia Aviation Group Unveils New MAB Academy Campus and Corporate Website

KLIA, 2 January 2024 – Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is thrilled to announce the relocation of MAB Academy’s (MABA) new campus from Kelana Jaya to South Support Zone in Sepang, which commenced operations on 15 December 2023. The new MAB Academy campus is strategically situated at Malaysia Airlines’ former headquarters and has undergone significant transformation, embracing modernity and innovation to cultivate a conducive learning environment. Spanning approximately 194,000 sq. ft., the new academic campus is designed to reshape the traditional approach to work and education, housing state-of-the-art facilities, meeting rooms, training spaces, hot desking, auditorium, digital studio, and an open student lounge concept that serves as a multifunctional hub. MAB Academy will also be housing its own Flight Simulator Centre which will begin construction in February 2024 and is expected to be completed in early 2025. The campus will also feature a pool for safety and emergency training and other service-oriented training facilities as it looks to further enhance its position as a comprehensive one-stop aviation and hospitality centre of excellence for the region. MAB Academy is an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) endorsed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and offers a diverse range of courses ranging from airline mandatory training, aviation services training, and digital and innovation learning which are led by its 57 experienced trainers. As the training arm of MAG, MAB Academy is committed to delivering top-tier education and training to both internal talents and external clients, including airlines and corporate customers. In addition to the newly relocated campus, MAG is also delighted to unveil its new corporate website in collaboration with marketing transformation solutions provider, GrowthOps Asia. Accessible at malaysiaaviationgroup.com.my , the website serves as a central hub for all corporate information pertaining to MAG and its subsidiaries, offering seamless user experience with enhanced navigation and accessibility features which works well on both desktop and mobile platforms. Datuk Captain Izham Ismail, Group Managing Director of MAG, said, "The opening of MAB Academy’s new campus not only signifies a successful relocation of its main office but also represents a significant investment in creating an environment that empowers trainers, employees, and collaborators to excel, while also nurturing professionals to support the aviation industry’s growth. The building's green concept reiterates our commitment to sustainability not only in our products and services but also in our operations across business units and premises. In addition to this, our new corporate website serves as a comprehensive hub where stakeholders and potential business partners can seamlessly access essential information, delve into our corporate journey, and stay updated on latest developments across the Group. Both these efforts underscore our commitment in supporting our Long-Term Business Plan 2.0 and ensuring that our strategic initiatives align seamlessly towards the sustained growth and success of the organisation.” With the implementation of MAG’s Target Operating Model (TOM) in 2023, the newly designed website serves as a central repository for all corporate information pertaining to MAG subsidiaries under its three main business pillars: Airlines, Loyalty & Travel Services (LTS), and Aviation Services. The Airlines portfolio includes subsidiaries Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, MASwings, and AMAL by Malaysia Airlines; Aviation Services encompasses MAB Engineering, MABkargo, AeroDarat Services, and MAB Academy, and the LTS portfolio includes Journify, Enrich, and MHholidays.