According to data from Official Aviation Guide (OAG) Punctuality League in Mar 2019, Malaysia Airlines’ punctuality recorded 83.1%, higher than AA’s 80.4%.

Flight punctuality has always been one of the key metrics in measuring the performance of an airline. A flight that depart or arrive within 15 minutes of its scheduled time is categorized as On-Time. As an effort to provide an overview on the airline punctuality at global level, OAG has been collecting flight data around the world on a monthly basis to measure the On-Time Performance (OTP).

Of the 345 airlines evaluated in OAG’s database, it is shown that the top performers can achieve 96% of on-time performance, while the underperformers can go as low as ±20%. Taking a closer look at the airlines that originated from Malaysia, OAG had evaluated five airlines, namely Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia, Air Asia X, and Malindo.

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Arcadis latest report places Kuala Lumpur in bottom 5% as least expensive cities to construct built asset. 

This year’s report builds upon its strong heritage as the leading reference point in relative comparison of global construction costs. This year the comparison covers 100 major cities. From New York to Hong Kong, Mumbai to Buenos Aires, and Barcelona to Sydney, this is one of the largest comparisons of its type and covers every major construction market. Arcadis’ annual International Construction Costs Comparison report is based on industry-leading market knowledge. Apart from providing a comparative indexation of construction costs around the world, the report also provides market insights and recommendations on the factors clients should be considering in order to continue being successful in the future.

Malaysia’s GDP grew by 4.7% in 2018, down from 5.9% the year before. The price of construction materials was stable in 2018, except for steel, which decreased slightly. As of January 2019, the minimum wage was increased, a move which will influence labor costs. In 2019, the construction sector will grow at a slower pace, due to major revisions around mega infrastructure projects and a general slowing down of global construction projects. The Malaysian government’s allocation of over $362 million (USD) for affordable housing, may well stimulate industry growth this year. The Malaysian construction market will grow by 4.7% in 2019, as well as a slight increase of 0-2% in the tender price index.

Source: Arcadis 2019 International Construction Costs Report (6 May 2019)

Azlan is a highly accomplished professional architect with extensive experience in architectural field with projects across the United Kingdom, Middle East, China and Malaysia. His strength lies in his ability to offer considerable expertise in conceptual and design ideas during the early stages of the development process. He is currently collaborating with experts from the aerospace sector to introduce a transfer of technology between the two fields. He is currently the Managing Director, Building Infrastructure Engineering Services at Strand Malaysia. His areas of expertise are Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Industrial Management.

Best known for : High Value Industrial Park Ecosystem, Human Capital Programme and Digital Construction

Proudest achievement : Developing a vision for Serendah Masterplan for UMW, with anchoring manufacturing contract for Rolls Royce aircraft engines as a catalyst

The last 5 years : Creation of a new development and construction division within the Strand Group

Three (3) essential values : Inventiveness, Creation & Future 

Rebuild Humanity by : Creating high value jobs through capability via creativity, innovation and technical skill