Kenneth Chong WT 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2010 (edited) The Stage is set! Only days after Garuda Indonesia launched their new in-flight uniform for their cabin crew, closer to home, another Malaysian airline also did the same as a way of re-branding their airline. Given that Maswings had kept their uniform very much unchanged since its inception, it was about time that they looked into revamping the look of their uniform. Since 2007, their female cabin crew uniform featured a kebaya top with dark blue slacks for practicality, their male counter part spotted a very “office-boy” look with their long sleeves shirt and dark blue slacks complete with a green “Daun Midin” motif neck-tie. Old Uniform in action. While there was an ALMOST NEW UNIFORM during the launch of the first arrival of the ATR back in 2008, it never really did happened. But today, MASwings stood apart from its parent company by featuring new uniforms not only for their cabin crew but for the front-liners (ground crew), as well as the Ground/ Baggage Handlers. The Uniform that never came through...the fabric is retained though! A total of 840 members of the Maswings family from bases in Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu, Miri, Limbang, Mulu, Lahad Datu, Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan and Tawau will spot this new, vibrant, contemporary uniform while still maintain its very “Borneo” feel to it. During the launch at Pullman Hotel in Kuching, the old uniforms were also featured next to the new uniform. Meet my friend! According to Tengku Dato’s Azmil Zahruddin, the new uniform also shows Maswings’ commitment to quality service to mirror the the 5 Star value of its parent company, Malaysia Airlines. As the matter of fact, MASwings’ On-Time-Performance for the first 3 months this year was 95%, a figure even MAS aspire to achieve. MD/CEO of MAS. The moment I heard that the launching of the new uniform was going to take place in Kuching, I quickly made some inquiries and manage to get the whole KCH Spotting gang to join in the event. Notty! Notty! The event started with the arrival of the Deputy Chief Minister, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri George Chan’s arrival, followed by a welcoming speech by the MD/CEO of MH, YM Tengku Dato’ Azmil. This was then followed by a speech made by our Deputy CM and the official launch of the uniform. DCM. Prior to this, ground staff as well as handlers wore MAS’ uniform, but now, as all staff are now transferred to MASwings, they will also be wearing the new uniform to establish its name as a household brand in Sabah and Sarawak. Here are the pictures taken at the launch, thanks to Wilber of course. I’m pretty sure Nizam had taken some good pictures as well and I do hope you will give your comments on the event and also regarding the uniform. Old Uniform. Baggage Handlers Jumpsuit. They will all look like this in June. These familiar look will give way to.... THIS! Female Ground Staff will also strut around in their new look. Kebaya Cut top paired with very practical slacks. Let's all pose! Old Male FA uniform. New. The old Female FA Uniform. The new Female FA only spots a new trimming around the sleeves and a more rounded lapel/collar. The ALL NEW LOOK! Presentation of memento. The gang! The other gang members. Yet another! The late comers! Looking all innocent! That's all from me for now...enjoy! To the gang, hoped that you all had fun today... That's all... Edited May 29, 2010 by Kenneth Chong WT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samuel Chy 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2010 kenneth, thanks for the coverage... can't wait for the picurtes from II. Nizam, steady... hahaha... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth Chong WT 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2010 Thanks...hope you enjoy it....the whole gang...makan saja...I was busy working you know... Some missed out pictures... Nizam bro...don't forget your pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted May 29, 2010 Very nice coverage! Congrates to Kuching branch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ja Singh 2 Report post Posted May 29, 2010 congrats to Maswings,nice uniform. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan B. 5 Report post Posted May 30, 2010 Nice change. Thanks for the coverage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wilber Tan 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2010 Thanks...hope you enjoy it....the whole gang...makan saja...I was busy working you know... excuse me??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth Chong WT 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2010 excuse me??? Hahaha! No la,just joking...it was nice to have all of you there...lets do this again next time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted May 30, 2010 Sorry bro.. i was one of the MAKAN saja crew.. so no photo from me kay.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted May 30, 2010 Nice uniform! Congrats to MASwings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2010 Thanks for sharing. Male FA uniform looks really good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth Chong WT 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2010 Sorry bro.. i was one of the MAKAN saja crew.. so no photo from me kay.. I was surprised with the amount of food they served! I thought it was just sandwiches and stuff...boy did MASwings rolled out a whole banquet! I hoped you guys had a great time there....the food was nice, too bad I didn't eat much...I think I went for the buffet once only, or twice the most... So? When is our next mamak session? This time you people "chia" ok? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Chuo Hock Tieng 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2010 the male FA uniform looks Ak's alike... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ja Singh 2 Report post Posted May 30, 2010 (edited) the male FA uniform looks Ak's alike... 100 percent true. I did not wanrt to be the one to say it first but for the boys they just copied AK. There will be confusion with AK crew from the general public.Why have a look alike?Dont they want to have their own identity?Beats me. Edited May 30, 2010 by jadivindra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
affendi osman 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2010 MASWINGS is already done with its' unform. I wonder when its' parents will make a makeover? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted May 31, 2010 Wow Kenneth, what a naughty look she has... KCH gang: thanks a lot for sharing these pictures of MASwings new outfit: looks nice ! Hopefully, we'll meet KCH gang soon... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
