Malaysian airports face complaints over expensive food and goods

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by The StarFebruary 11, 2026 at 05:25 AM

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Malaysia's Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing has urged Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) to address complaints regarding the high prices of food and goods at Malaysian airports. The ministry has received feedback from travelers who find items, including duty-free products, to be more expensive than those sold outside the airport. Tiong suggests that high rental rates and related costs contribute to the inflated prices, impacting both travelers and the airport's retail business. He proposes a review of these costs and encourages shop operators to consider lower prices and higher sales volumes as a more sustainable business model. The issue was raised during the launch of ShopLAH at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 on Tuesday.

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