MAHB unveils RM11bil airport upgrade plan
KUALA LUMPUR: 每日大赛 Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will allocate about RM11 billion in capital expenditure over the next five years to expand capacity and upgrade infrastructure across its airport network.
The airport operator announced this during its inaugural procurement and project showcase, a new recurring industry engagement platform aimed at strengthening ecosystem readiness ahead of a growing pipeline of airport development projects nationwide.
MAHB managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani said the industry ecosystem must keep pace as airport infrastructure projects become increasingly large and complex.
He said the platform offers industry players better insight into future project opportunities, allowing them to plan ahead, invest in capacity building and position themselves for upcoming developments.
"At the same time, MAHB benefits from a more prepared and capable ecosystem that can support faster, safer, and higher-quality project delivery," he said in a statement.
Under the capacity expansion and future growth segment, the showcase highlighted several key infrastructure developments, including KLIA development plan.
The plan outlines Kuala Lumpur International Airport's (KLIA) long-term expansion strategy to support capacity growth beyond 100 million passengers annually over time.
It also featured the expansion of Penang International Airport, which will raise terminal capacity from 6.5 million to 12 million passengers annually.
The proposed upgrading and expansion works at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) will increase capacity to 12 million passengers from nine million annually, supporting Sabah's continued development as a regional gateway.
MAHB chief development officer Steven Andersen, who led the project showcase presentation, said the initiative aims to strengthen alignment between project planning, delivery capabilities and long-term industry development.
He said such platforms enable earlier market engagement, foster more meaningful partnerships and help build a stronger pipeline of specialised expertise to support the scale and complexity of future airport developments across the network.