When Bellew took over the top post at MAS on July 1 last year, MAS was still a work in progress. With recovery mode in its business well underway, there are grounds for Bellew to feel that the problems at MAS are being fixed. The bulk of the current fleet is narrow-body that seats 160 passengers, while the wide-body planes can shuttle 284 people on a flight. While South-East Asia is an area of tough competition, Bellew does not intend to cut prices on the fares MAS charges. Still in the redAfter six months on the job, Bellew says MAS turned in a profit for the final quarter of 2016.

Source: The Star March 03, 2017 23:26 UTC