KLIA2 - New Mega Low Cost Carriers Terminal

[BC Tam 2]

This wayang being played out MAHB vs Contractors with AK being roped into scene

At this stage, like everyone laying down groundwork preparing for an explosive battle ahead (you know, like cats and dogs hissing, growling at each other before physical engagement)

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KLIA2 90pct ready, cost below RM4bil, says MAHB

 

10:46AM Jun 6, 2013

 

The
beleaguered Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) has confirmed that
the construction of the new KLIA2 low cost terminal was 90 percent
completed as of yesterday and the total cost was still below RM4 billion
after addressing all variation orders.

The listed company
explained that a new date for completion cannot be determined at this
stage unless and until a detailed work programme and resource planning
by the affected contractors can be scrutinised by the project management
team and its consultants but they have yet to be submitted.


"This is to enable MAHB to be convinced that there will be no further
slippages on the committed date of completion as had happened in the
past.

"MAHB will continue to work closely with the affected
contractors to resolve their problems in the most amicable manner for
all parties concerned," it said in a statement sent yesterday.

Last Monday Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua and Lembah Pantai MP Nurul Izzah Anwar from Pakatan Rakyat had branded MAHB as "incompetent liars"
for saying that the terminal will be completed by this month June in a
statement released in March, only to state after the elections that it
has been delayed indefinitely.

They demanded that the Transport
Ministry and MAHB disclose the delay and cost of the construction of the
new airport at Sepang.

MAHB reportedly blamed the delay on
non-delivery of parts by contractors, and said it will impose liquidated
and ascertained damages (LAD) on them.

Hidden issue raises head

In a statement yesterday, Pua continued to question
why MAHB had never raised the issue of contractor non-performance and
the imposition of LAD before despite the matter having been repeatedly
brought up by both him and Nurul Izzah over the past 18 months.


In the statement today, MAHB clarified that initially extensions had
been granted to contractors and which had already accounted for all the
changes requested from all stakeholders of KLIA2.

"However, MAHB is of the view that there is no justification for any further extension and therefore LAD will apply.

"MAHB
believes that the cause for the delay despite repeated commitments was
due to insufficient resources to complete the work according to its
programme and deadline."

MAHB also claimed that it had foreseen
the congestion developing at the current LCCT and had already discussed
with low cost carrier AirAsia as well as the other airlines on action
plans to manage the capacity issue.

"We will continue to engage
them to minimise any inconvenience to passengers. The LCCT is part of
the KLIA airport system, and hence will be able to leverage on the
overall KLIA capacity.

"The low-cost airline industry had gone
through a dynamic phase where its original business model has evolved
significantly to what it is today.

"We had to take into account
all stakeholder requirements in order to support the future of low-cost
airlines in building KLIA2," it added.

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AirAsia Urges MAHB To Reveal klia2 Delayed Opening Date

 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Ready to compromise on the reported delay in the opening of klia2, frills-free carrier AirAsia Bhd is now urging Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd to issue a definite delayed opening date of the new low-cost airport.

AirAsia Chairman Datuk Aziz Bakar said Malaysia Airports, as the airport operator, has the responsibility to notify the airlines using klia2 of a definite opening date, to enable them to be ready to move operations to the new airport.

"The operations cannot be shifted in one night. We need to be prepared on our side also. For that, an opening date has to be announced.

"The airlines, passengers and the whole country want to know the new date. So I hope Malaysia Airports does not delay much longer to come up with the revised date," he told Bernama.

He said AirAsia, the largest airline to utilise klia2, had always been ready with contingency plans, in case the airport cannot meet the June 28 deadline set by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

"We had drawn our plans a long time ago, because since three years back, we knew that the airport will mot be ready on time," he added.

Aziz said given the delay, Malaysia Airports should not compromise on safety and quality by rushing the construction works to meet the deadline.

He said even though the current low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT) is affecting AirAsia's growth and expansion, airport users' and passengers' safety cannot be compromised.

"We in AirAsia alone have about 5,000 to 6,000 employees. We are concerned on their safety, as well as the others' too," he said.

The completion date for the klia2 has been revised several times due to changes made to the original plan, including building a bigger terminal to handle more than 40 million passengers and installing an automated baggage handling system.

The new airport, envisaged to handle up to 45 million passengers per year, will have 60 gates, eight remote stands and 80 aerobridges, plus a 32,000 square metre retail space with 225 retail outlets.

The project was first tendered out in 2009. Its initial cost of RM1.9 billion has since ballooned to some RM4 billion with the bigger capacity plans, and recent analyst reports indicate the cost might rise further to RM4.5 billion.

[alberttky 0]

The opening date will be March 28, 2071.

[Johan Z 0]

That's a bit childish. If you don't have anything to post, just don't post.

[BC Tam 2]

 

..... is now urging Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd to issue a definite delayed opening date of the new low-cost airport.

Then in the same vein, if MAHB cannot keep to promised opening dates (anyone still keeping count ?) then just don't make anymore promises ?

Yeah, childish eh ?

[David.W 0]

The last thing we want is corners cut resulting in a collapse due to negligence like the 2nd Penang Bridge ramp and they were on schedule! Now they are delayed

[Cire 0]

Announcing a date for the opening will ensure the parties concerned have a target to work on in a realistic manner rather than on feel.

Heavy penalties shall then be imposed on whoever causes the delay.

It also will ensure the cost does not gets a "surprisingly" hike.

 

So far, the ruling party have yet to make any announcement, and the transport minister have yet to poke his nose in on the subject matter (as usual.)

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KLIA2 delay: AirAsia wants independent probe

 

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Bhd wants the government to set up an independent body to probe the much-delayed construction of the new low-cost airport, KLIA2.

Chief executive officer, Aireen Omar, said an independent body should evaluate three key points regarding the project — the current progress of the project, when can it be completed and how much is it going to cost?

“We believe that this is the fairest solution to ensure proper accountability for the project.

“Unless the true cause of the delay is made known, AirAsia feels there may be more finger pointing (against AirAsia or contractors) which will do nothing towards the completion of the project,” she said in a statement here.

Aireen also rubbished claims by certain quarters that the delay was only caused by AirAsia’s ‘indecisiveness’ on the baggage handling system (BHS) and aerobridges.

“The claim deflects the public’s attention from the magnitude of the KLIA2 project which has grown so exponentially from what was originally envisaged in 2009.

“The BHS and aerobridges are only smaller components and should not be the main factor in the delay,” she said.

In June 2011, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) had accused AirAsia, the main airline to use KLIA2, for the construction’s delay, due to the latter’s request to up passenger capacity to 45 million passengers per annum from 30 million previously.

The airport operator also said the low-cost airline declined to use aerobridges, citing high operating cost and also decided at the last minute to switch from a semi-automated BHS to one that was fully-automated.

The realignments had pushed back the completion date of the new terminal to April 2013.

Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak had in January 2013 announced that KLIA2 will be launched on June 28, coinciding with the launch date of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in 1998.

Last month, Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad (MAHB) announced the airport’s fifth delay, with no new date given.

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2013/06/14/klia2-delay-airasia-wants-independent-probe/

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The public auditor should have already jumped into action since this is a fairly high profile issue. Unfortunately, enforcement seems not likely without a nod from the ruling party for reasons we somehow knew about. Too many VIPs' lifeline are at stake here? No?

 

In addition, hopefully some considerations are given to improve the roads leading to the airports.

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MAHB to issue fresh date for KLIA2 opening

 

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will issue a fresh opening date for the new low-cost airport, klia2, after receiving the date from the airport’s terminal builder, a joint-venture of UEM Group and Bina Puri.

The airport is about 90 per cent complete currently, with the main terminal building having the most work to be completed.

“It’s no longer MAHB’s date. We want to know the contractors’ date. Once the date is given, we will announce it,” a source close to the airport operator told Bernama today.

The UEM-Bina Puri joint-venture had asked for an extension until September or October to complete additional works.

The source said the airport’s runway and control tower are still not ready.

However, work can be accelerated for completion.

MAHB had dismissed allegations that it had blamed low-cost carrier, AirAsia Bhd, for the latest delay.

“Yes. We had blamed airlines for playing some part in the previous delays but our stand is very clear in the latest round of delay.

The June 28 delay is mainly due to the contractors,” the source said.

Yesterday, AirAsia asked the government to set up an independent body to probe into the much delayed construction of the new low-cost airport, and to evaluate the project’s current progress, when it can be completed and how much it is going to cost.

In June 2011, MAHB had accused AirAsia, the main airline to use KLIA2, for the cause of the delay due to the latter’s request to up passenger capacity to 45 million per annum from 30 million initially.

The airport operator also said the low-cost airline declined to use aerobridges, citing high operating cost and also decided at the last minute to switch from a semi-automated baggage handling system to one that was fully automated.

The realignments had pushed back the completion date of the new terminal to April 2013.

Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak had in January announced that KLIA2 will be launched on June 28, coinciding with the launch date of the KL International Airport (KLIA) in 1998.

Last month, MAHB announced the KLIA2′s fifth delay, with no new timeline given.

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2013/06/14/mahb-to-issue-fresh-date-for-klia2-opening/

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KLIA2 delay: AirAsia wants independent probe

 

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Bhd wants the government to set up an independent body to probe the much-delayed construction of the new low-cost airport, KLIA2.

Chief executive officer, Aireen Omar, said an independent body should evaluate three key points regarding the project — the current progress of the project, when can it be completed and how much is it going to cost?

“We believe that this is the fairest solution to ensure proper accountability for the project.

“Unless the true cause of the delay is made known, AirAsia feels there may be more finger pointing (against AirAsia or contractors) which will do nothing towards the completion of the project,” she said in a statement here.

Aireen also rubbished claims by certain quarters that the delay was only caused by AirAsia’s ‘indecisiveness’ on the baggage handling system (BHS) and aerobridges.

“The claim deflects the public’s attention from the magnitude of the KLIA2 project which has grown so exponentially from what was originally envisaged in 2009.

“The BHS and aerobridges are only smaller components and should not be the main factor in the delay,” she said.

In June 2011, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) had accused AirAsia, the main airline to use KLIA2, for the construction’s delay, due to the latter’s request to up passenger capacity to 45 million passengers per annum from 30 million previously.

The airport operator also said the low-cost airline declined to use aerobridges, citing high operating cost and also decided at the last minute to switch from a semi-automated BHS to one that was fully-automated.

The realignments had pushed back the completion date of the new terminal to April 2013.

Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak had in January 2013 announced that KLIA2 will be launched on June 28, coinciding with the launch date of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in 1998.

Last month, Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad (MAHB) announced the airport’s fifth delay, with no new date given.

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2013/06/14/klia2-delay-airasia-wants-independent-probe/

 

To be fair to MAHB, BHS system is NOT a minor component in an airport.

[alberttky 0]

To be fair to MAHB, BHS system is NOT a minor component in an airport.

Interestingly who asked for the BHS?? MAHB? AirAsia??

[Mulyadir Fitri 0]

Interestingly who asked for the BHS?? MAHB? AirAsia??

AirAsia originally wanted a semi auto BHS. But then changed its mind to fully auto. I find it funny that they did not want an auto system from the start since a fully auto BHS means lesser ramp agents needed, hence lower cost.

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AirAsia originally wanted a semi auto BHS. But then changed its mind to fully auto. I find it funny that they did not want an auto system from the start since a fully auto BHS means lesser ramp agents needed, hence lower cost.

Well that depends on how much is MAHB charging the airlines to use the BHS. Here in Singapore where labour cost is so high it makes sense to use BHS. In places where labour costs are low and the airline does not intend to transfer baggage, then a semi auto one is good enough.

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Latest photo of the new LCCT, taken on June 14th 2013. Still quite a way to completion.

[alberttky 0]

Nice shot Capt!

 

From the photo I think it's hard for MAHB to blame AirAsia for the delay on things like BHS and aerobridges when the taxiways and aprons are not even completed.

[JuliusWong 0]

Thanks Radzi for the pix. The combination of KLIA and KLIA2 makes the whole airport looks massive. Are we going for 'biggest airport by size' status?? Lolx!

Edited June 15, 2013 by JuliusWong

[KK Lee 5]

Thanks Radzi for the pix. The combination of KLIA and KLIA2 makes the whole airport looks massive. Are we going for 'biggest airport by size' status?? Lolx!

 

KLIA was the biggest by size 100km2

[Naim 6]

Thanks Radzi for the pix. The combination of KLIA and KLIA2 makes the whole airport looks massive. Are we going for 'biggest airport by size' status?? Lolx!

 

Try to beat Dammam DMM - biggest size in the world, 780sq km.

[Benjamin Ho 0]

Are we looking at an access road beside the new runway that could be the new "weather station" spot?

[Mulyadir Fitri 0]

Yup. Looks like a good spot. But traffic will be almost exclusively AirAsia though

[Mike P 0]

I hope they could expedite KLIA2, can't stand the current LCCT anymore, so cramped and warm.

[Sri Ramani K. 0]

Are we looking at an access road beside the new runway that could be the new "weather station" spot?

 

From the plan, Jalan Pekeliling will still be maintained and will end at an airside entry point instead of the previous Kompleks Bunga Raya.