The Transport Ministry has expressed its commitment to reducing flight ticket prices following complaints of rising airfare, particularly to East Malaysia.

Its minister Wee Ka Siong said the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) will be holding discussions with airlines soon while the relevant authorities are working on increasing flight frequencies and extending air control operating hours.

He added that the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (Caam) has already extended the operating hours of some traffic controllers for Sabah and Sarawak in view of the upcoming festive season.