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  "id": 13918429,
  "title": "AirAsia in talks with Malaysian government over potential funding support",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/airasia-in-talks-with-malaysian-government-over-potential-funding-13918429",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-12T08:34:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Bangkok Post Business",
    "slug": "bangkok-post-business",
    "url": "https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3335694/airasia-in-talks-with-malaysian-government-over-potential-funding-support"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "AirAsia is in discussions with Malaysia's Finance Ministry regarding potential government support, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The talks come after a surge in jet fuel prices, raising concerns about the financial health of the country's largest low-cost carrier. Malaysia's Finance Minister Anthony Loke has denied having any meetings with AirAsia, stating that airlines like AirAsia have regular meetings with the government. AirAsia's co-founder and adviser, Tony Fernandes, has stated that no financial assistance discussions have taken place and that the airline is confident in navigating the situation without state aid. However, Fernandes is open to accepting help if offered by any government where AirAsia operates. The discussions have been prompted by soaring jet fuel costs, which have surged 66% in the second quarter, affecting airlines globally.",
  "summary": "HONG KONG - AirAsia co-founder Tony ‌Fernandes met with officials from Malaysia's Finance Ministry two weeks ago to discuss potential government support for Southeast Asia's largest low-cost airline, said three people with knowledge of the matter.",
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "AirAsia in talks with Malaysian government over potential funding support, sources say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/airasia-in-talks-with-malaysian-government-over-potential-funding",
        "published": "2026-10-12T04:05:30.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Jakarta Post",
        "title": "AirAsia in talks with Malaysian government over potential funding support",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/airasia-in-talks-with-malaysian-government-over-potential-funding-13890680",
        "published": "2026-10-12T05:52:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "AirAsia in talks with Malaysian government over potential funding support, sources say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/airasia-in-talks-with-malaysian-government-over-potential-funding-13887214",
        "published": "2026-10-12T06:04:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
        "title": "AirAsia in talks with Malaysian government over potential funding support: sources",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/airasia-in-talks-with-malaysian-government-over-potential-funding-13889331",
        "published": "2026-10-12T06:11:37.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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