Ex-MAS staff defends Boeing aircraft purchase, says they're safe

Alang BendaharaPublished: Aug 21, 2025 5:35 PM | Updated: Aug 21, 2025 6:59 PM

The Malaysia Airlines System Retirees Association (Masra) lauded the government’s move to purchase Boeing aircraft valued at US$9.5 billion (RM40 billion), assuring they are safe to use.

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) previously announced the acquisition of 30 new planes directly from Boeing as part of its aircraft modernisation strategy.

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