Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted April 6, 2017 700 for 10 years is much cheaper than Indian visa But not many will go to America more than once, despite the fact that other that flight costs America is somewhat cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted April 6, 2017 Has anyone failed to get a US visa before? I mean fellow Malaysians that we know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2017 The rejection rate of US Visa for Malaysians is about 3% and mostly due to wrong filling of the application form. I have had mine done last year and it was smooth, I queued like 30 minutes for my turn to be interviewed and took less than a minute to be asked with 3 simple questions and to be told my visa was approved and passport ready to be collected next day. Well, I suppose if you follow the guidelines to fill up the forms accordingly, you would have your visa granted. But again a granted visa never guarantee your access to the US. I was made known Malaysia Govt has collaborated with US Govt and shared our data and hence US, namely FBI... CIA.. are able to access Malaysia data, our MyKad.. passports.. Suffice to say that the US borders would know who are the people will enter US today and if they found anyone suspicious, even before he or she boarding the flight or cruise or any method of transportation to US, the airlines or transportation company would be contacted to deny the boarding of the suspect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mulyadir Fitri 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2017 The rejection rate of US Visa for Malaysians is about 3% and mostly due to wrong filling of the application form. I have had mine done last year and it was smooth, I queued like 30 minutes for my turn to be interviewed and took less than a minute to be asked with 3 simple questions and to be told my visa was approved and passport ready to be collected next day. Well, I suppose if you follow the guidelines to fill up the forms accordingly, you would have your visa granted. But again a granted visa never guarantee your access to the US. I was made known Malaysia Govt has collaborated with US Govt and shared our data and hence US, namely FBI... CIA.. are able to access Malaysia data, our MyKad.. passports.. Suffice to say that the US borders would know who are the people will enter US today and if they found anyone suspicious, even before he or she boarding the flight or cruise or any method of transportation to US, the airlines or transportation company would be contacted to deny the boarding of the suspect. The low rejection rate is one of the reasons why Malaysia is/was (?) on the roadmap towards the inclusion into the Visa Waiver Program. USA and Malaysia even signed a few security agreements towards this. But then Trump happened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2017 The low rejection rate is one of the reasons why Malaysia is/was (?) on the roadmap towards the inclusion into the Visa Waiver Program. USA and Malaysia even signed a few security agreements towards this. But then Trump happened. With or without Trump, US won't compromise their security. But the new US Presidency may add more fuss on the security. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted April 6, 2017 Has anyone failed to get a US visa before? I mean fellow Malaysians that we know. Me. I applied in 2007 and was rejected. They only told me the reason being is that I am "not qualified" and I "should not reapply unless my circumstances change". Pissed off, I flew to LHR with MH in First Class the following week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted April 7, 2017 With or without Trump, US won't compromise their security. But the new US Presidency may add more fuss on the security. Trump has business interests with Malaysians. I'm sure there are back channel overtures going on. As for the visa I know of 2 people who couldn't get one - my ex-boss & my ex-colleague. In my ex-colleague's case they said he didn't show enough ties to Malaysia that proved he won't be staying illegally in America. At the time he was financially clean (no loan record whatsoever) and his sister's already an American PR by marriage so I guess that raised a red flag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2017 Well I guess it's really depending on your luck and after the fiasco of the Muslim travellers being denied entry to US, from those who originally born in UK and Europe... I have a business partner shared the experience with me where there were C-level clients in Malaysia being invited to attend forum in US, with proper letter from the US HQ and Visa, one of the clients was also remanded for 2 hours in interrogation room. No reason at all, just 2 hours remanded and have to sit and stay quiet and be patient until he got cleared eventually... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acappilla 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2017 I got my us visa in 2014 Interview he only ask if i got any relative stay there. Lest than 5 minute, my visa is approved. But when i arrive there, their immigration quiet strict. They hold me about 1-2hrs until iam miss my connecting domestic flight. Dont know why, maybe my name got Ahmad, bin , and iam muslim. They also do checking when you board aircraft from doha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted April 13, 2017 AirAsia X in talks with South Korea's Jeju over Kuala Lumpur service Malaysian budget carrier responding to interest in island resort See: http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/AirAsia-X-in-talks-with-South-Korea-s-Jeju-over-Kuala-Lumpur-service Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted April 17, 2017 AirAsia Group (Indonesia) to fly to India, China this year http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2017/04/17/airasia-to-fly-to-india-china-this-year.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted April 18, 2017 AirAsia flies Airbus A330 to Maldives and Macau Read more at http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2017/04/18/airasia-flies-airbus-a330-to-maldives-and-macau/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted May 21, 2017 AirAsia X Indonesia Launches Denpasar-Mumbai Flight Route JAKARTA, NETRALNEWS.COM – Low-cost carrier AirAsia X Indonesia has officially serviced flights from Denpasar to Mumbai, India by transit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Dendy Kurniawan, AirAsia Group CEO for Indonesia, said the opening of Bali-Mumbai route on Friday (5/19) is part of AirAsia's commitment to support the national tourism sector. "With the cost-effective long-haul flights connecting the two destinations, we believe this cooperation can support the Indonesian government's efforts to bring in 20 million foreign tourists by 2019," Dendy said on Saturday (5/120). Sulistyo Nugroho Hanung, President Director of AirAsia X Indonesia, said the opening of the route is a response to the increasing demand of tourist arrivals from India to Bali, as well as to realize the dream of Indian tourists to take vacations in Bali. More: http://www.en.netralnews.com/news/business/read/6099/airasia.x.indonesia.launches.denpasar.mumbai.flight.route Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CH Teo 0 Report post Posted May 22, 2017 Noted from the booking engine that D7 will run KUL-DPS-KUL for a few months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted July 1, 2017 AirAsia X touches down in Honolulu, Hawaii HONOLULU - Flight D7 001 from long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsia X landed at Honolulu International Airport on June 28, marking the airline’s first foray into the US. The four times weekly route departed from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for Honolulu, Hawaii via Osaka, Japan. The successful inaugural flight was followed by a celebration and press conference event at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, graced by State of Hawaii Chief of Staff Mike McCartney; Malaysian Ambassador to the US HE Tan Sri Dr Zulhasnan Rafique; Hawaii Tourism Authority President and CEO George D. Szigeti; AirAsia X Chairperson Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz and AirAsia X CEO Benyamin Ismail. More: https://www.ajot.com/news/airasia-x-touches-down-in-honolulu-hawaii Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Lawrence 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2017 AirAsia To Fly To Nha Trang, Vietnam From Sept 14 Read more here: http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v8/bu/newsbusiness.php?id=1369195 Source: Bernama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sii Lw 0 Report post Posted August 25, 2017 Kuching to have direct Shenzhen flight — CM KUCHING: An airline is expected to start operating a direct flight between Kuching and Shenzhen, China by the end of this year, said Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said Shenzhen will be one of the cities to be connected to Kuching through cooperation between the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports and the airline. “Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is working together with AirAsia to connect Kuching as a hub to the other cities where they can fly direct to Kuching. Source Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 29, 2017 Thai AirAsia X to add routes in 2018 "We are readying our growth plan once the red flag issue is over," TAAX director and founder Tassapon Bijleveld told the Bangkok Post. He did not specify the countries in the region which TAAX plans to serve, but cited Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Croatia and Hungary as possibilities. Mr Tassapon described Eastern Europe as not too... Full report: http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/transport/1314083/thai-airasia-x-to-add-routes-in-2018 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nabiel Haniff 1 Report post Posted October 6, 2017 Malaysia AirAsia X will start fly to Jeju Island soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 7, 2017 Malaysia AirAsia X will start fly to Jeju Island soon https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ6cQm8gkv6/?t=1&cn=ZmxleGlibGVfcmVjc18y&refsrc=email&iid=2a1ac9d8871746588fb4a8618159c5bb&uid=2905003860&nid=244+272699400 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 9, 2017 AirAsia X launches maiden flight to Jeju Island from KL KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 9): Long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsia X Bhd will be the first airline to operate direct flights to Jeju Island, South Korea, from Kuala Lumpur. Speaking to reporters at a press conference here today, its chief executive officer Benyamin Ismail said the airline will be commencing the flight to Jeju four times weekly starting Dec 12, 2017, with promotional all-in fares from RM199 one-way. "We are proud to be the only airline to operate direct flights to Jeju, South Korea from Kuala Lumpur, connecting the beautiful island with Malaysia and the rest of Asia and beyond through Asia's LCC hub," said Benyamin. "South Korea is an important market and we have seen tremendous growth from our existing routes to Seoul and Busan which will now be complemented by our new service to Jeju, saving our guests the hassle of domestic transit to the island province," Benyamin added. More here: http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/airasia-x-launches-maiden-flight-jeju-island-kl AirAsia X schedules Dec 2017 Jeju launch: http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/275135/airasia-x-schedules-dec-2017-jeju-launch/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 30, 2017 AirAsia plans Kuching – Shenzhen Dec 2017 launch See: http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/275465/airasia-plans-kuching-shenzhen-dec-2017-launch/ AirAsia X files S18 preliminary new routes AirAsia X in the GDS and the week of 29OCT17’s OAG Schedules Analyser update filed preliminary schedule for additional routes to China and India, scheduled for summer 2018 season. See: http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/275466/airasia-x-files-s18-preliminary-new-routes/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth Chong WT 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2017 AirAsia plans Kuching Shenzhen Dec 2017 launch See: http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/275465/airasia-plans-kuching-shenzhen-dec-2017-launch/ Gotta brace ourselves for the influx of Mainlanders.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted October 30, 2017 Gotta brace ourselves for the influx of Mainlanders.... Mainland tourist could spend lavishly, is good for local industry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Tan 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2017 Mainland tourist could spend lavishly, is good for local industry.I doubt anyone would complain if the money comes with manners Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
