# Malaysia Aids AirAsia Without Public Funds

> Malaysia plans to support AirAsia without using public money, ex-minister says.
- Title: Malaysia Aids AirAsia Without Public Funds · The Japan Times
- Summary: Malaysia plans to support AirAsia without using public money, ex-minister says. Malaysia will aid AirAsia through regulated arrangements to avoid public…
- Keywords: malaysia, airasia, transport minister, public funds, jet fuel prices, currency swings, The Japan Times
- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/11/13/companies/malaysia-airasia-aid
- Author: Julie Zhu
- Published: 2026-11-13T09:16:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: malaysia, airasia, transport minister, public funds, jet fuel prices, currency swings, news, politics, world
## Malaysia weighs AirAsia aid
Malaysia is weighing how to support AirAsia without risking public funds, ex-minister says.
## Ex-minister details aid options
Anthony Loke, who resigned as transport minister, says finance ministry will review options for AirAsia aid.
## AirAsia's financial challenges
AirAsia, Southeast Asia's largest low-cost airline, faces high jet fuel prices and currency swings.
## Regulated support required
Any government support must be formal and regulated, not direct public funding, ex-minister says.
## Key takeaway

Malaysia will aid AirAsia through regulated arrangements to avoid public funds after ex-transport minister Anthony Loke said the government won't directly fund the airline.