KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The government has yet to decide whether to provide financial support to financially distressed AirAsia Group Bhd, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.
He said both the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Finance are reviewing proposals to assist the airline.
“The government’s priority is to ensure ongoing airline operations and maintain connectivity, as the bankruptcy of a major airline would disrupt this connectivity. If an airline shuts down, it would not only result in job losses, but also affect connectivity, with adverse consequences for the country.
“This is a matter of concern to the government, and we are doing our utmost to prevent such a…