Section 17 — MALAYSIAN AVIATION COMMISSION ACT 2015

(a)

to regulate economic matters relating to the civil aviation industry including—

(i)

to improve connectivity, both globally and locally, so as to promote economic ties, integration and growth, and trade, investment and tourism;

(ii)

to encourage effective competition within the civil aviation industry by promoting an economic environment which allows Malaysian carriers to maintain their ability to compete effectively in the civil aviation market in a sustainably profitable, efficient and fair manner;

(iii)

to promote the efficient, economic and profitable operation of aerodromes and ground handling services;

(iv)

to promote timely investments in the civil aviation industry to meet Malaysia’s evolving demand and development needs; and

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(v)

to maximise the economic value of any financial support granted by the Federal Government to the civil aviation industry and to seek and promote ways to reduce any such financial support over time;

(b)

to provide a mechanism for the protection of consumers including—

(i)

to promote an environment which allows consumers in relation to the civil aviation industry to have access in a transparent manner to choices of products and services of high quality and at fair prices;

(ii)

to receive and disseminate information and views on matters of interest to consumers or services provided by licensees and permit holders;

(iii)

to consult the industry, government and other consumer groups on matters of interest to consumers; and

(iv)

to provide a mechanism for the resolution of consumer complaints;

(c)

to provide a mechanism for dispute resolution between the providers of aviation services;

(d)

to administer, allocate and manage air traffic rights;

(e)

to monitor slot allocation for airlines or other aircraft operators;

(f)

to administer and manage public service obligations;

(g)

to facilitate and co-ordinate matters of interest to the

Malaysian civil aviation industry between the providers

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of aviation services and government agencies, locally and internationally; and

(h)

to perform any other functions that are incidental or consequential to any of its functions under this Act.

(2)

Subject to this Act, the Commission shall be independent in the performance of its functions.

(3)

The Commission in performing its functions shall have regard to any international agreement to which Malaysia is a party and shall not act contrary to the international obligation or the interest of

Malaysia.

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