Idris Jala Quotations

Should these losses and cash drain continue, MAS would enter a downward spiral from which it would not likely recover.

We are facing a crisis in Malaysia Airlines.

Our poor pricing, rising cost structure, mismatched fleet, weak operational performance, low-intensity performance culture, and social obligations all contributed to our dismal financial performance across most routes we fly.

It allows you to raise matters in an independent and unbiased manner.

We recorded a slight reduction in load factor for the quarter but posted an overall increase for the whole financial year.

The government has agreed to give us a free hand in managing the network, and this will mean that we will have full control on determining capacity, frequency and pricing. Managing yields will be a key factor to ensure profitability and it's important for us to be able to manage this.

On current business assumptions, course and speed, we will surely fail unless we radically change the way we run our business.

I know that the appointed property agents are talking to a lot of interested people (investors), just wait. On Feb 27, we will tell the whole world about it.

In 2007, our plan will focus on improving efficiency and capabilities. In 2008, we will focus on new growth opportunities.