“The ministry, through the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom), will conduct an investigation into this issue in order to take the necessary action.

“The public is encouraged to report any pertinent information to the ministry, CAAM or Mavcom to assist in this investigation,” the MoT said in a statement here today.

The ministry said it views the issue seriously.

According to the Malaysian Aviation Commission Act 2015 (Act 771), it is required for any party providing non-scheduled flight services for hire or reward, including operating private jets for charter, to obtain an air service permit from Mavcom.

“In addition, only licensed airlines with valid Air Operators’ Certificate (AOC) issued by their respective countries are allowed to apply for the rights to provide private jets for chartered purposes to ferry passengers within Malaysia for hire or reward.

“This is necessary to ensure that flight services adhere to technical and safety requirements, as established by the CAAM,” the MoT said.

In view of the increase in demand for private flight services and the need to encourage business growth in this commercial aviation sub-sector, the MoT said it is currently reviewing all related policies, including holding dialogue sessions with the relevant stakeholders,” it said.