Selected Articles on MFA

Into Her Third Decade  

Below, you will find an assortment of selected news and magazine articles on the Malaysian Flying Academy since her maiden inception in the early eighties and her full fledged operations in the late eighties. They are conveniently separated into five distinct five-year periods. Whilst a few of the articles below from the local vernacular newspapers are written in Bahasa Melayu and Chinese, the majority of the same will be in English. Kindly click on the time period you are interested in to automatically scroll to it below and then click on the article you wish to read for the said time period and it will appear in a new window.

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2005 Onwards

Selected Articles on MFA

 In English 

New Strait Times, September 20, 2012
Headline -  Cadets take first aviation e-exam

The Star newspaper, February 24, 2012
Headline - Women in full flight

The Star newspaper, January 17, 2012
Headline - All geared for take-off

The Star newspaper, May 9, 2011
Headline - Good training ground

The Star newspaper, February 23, 2011
Headline - Soaring high with the Malaysian Flying Academy

TThe New Straits Times newspaper, June 18, 2009
Headline - Yes, everyone can fly

The Star newspaper,  R.AGE STARTWO, August 25, 2010
Headline - Taking to the skies

The Star newspaper, November 12, 2008   
Headline - Up, up and away ...

The Star newspaper, September 18, 2008
Headline - Out To Even The Score

The New Straits Times newspaper, June 19, 2007
Headline - Become An Airline Pilot

The New Straits Times newspaper, March 14, 2007
Headline - Flying High with AirAsia

The Sunday Times newspaper, March 11, 2007
Headline - Welcome Aboard - Malaysia's Women Pilots Are Flying High

Directory of Melaka Institutions of Higher Learning, Circa November 2006
Headline - Directory Listing for Private Institutions of Higher Learning

The Star newspaper, February 14, 2006
Headline - Bigger Airport for Malacca

1EPF SCHEMEE The Star newspaper, June 10, 2005
Headline - Three More Courses in List for EPF Withdrawal

The Sunday Times newspaper (Singapore), March 13, 2005
Headline - Flying High with Rise of Budget Airlines in Region

 In Bahasa Melayu 

Berita Harian Newspaper, September 20, 2012
Headline - APM perkenal ujian online

Harian Metro newspaper, October 23, 2009     Latest            Terkini
Headline - Ibu Nak Saya Jadi Doktor

Berita Harian newspaper, June 25, 2009    Latest            Terkini
Headline - Pengalaman Bapa Jadi Panduan

Berita Harian newspaper, March 14, 2007
Headline - Tiga Gadis Melayu Jadi Juruterbang AirAsia

Harian Metro newspaper, March 14, 2007
Headline - Srikandi Angkasa

E@SISWA Magazine Cover Story, 2007 Introductory Edition
Headline - Hafiz Hisan - Juruterbang Muda Yang Berwawasan

1SKIM KWSPE Utusan Malaysia newspaper, June 10, 2005
Headline - Pelajar Kursus Juruterbang Layak Keluarkan Caruman KWSP

 In Chinese 

Sin Chew Daily, September 20, 2012
Headline - MFA stats e-exam systems

China Press newspaper, July 1, 2012
Headline - China Press

SIn Chew Daily newspaper, July 18, 2011
Headline - Sin Chew Daily

Sin Chew Daily newspaper, March 14, 2007
Headline - On Her Maiden Flight

China Press newspaper, March 14, 2007
Headline - Malaysian Pilots In Great Demand

Guang Ming Daily newspaper, March 14, 2007
Headline - New Local Female Commercial Pilot

Nanyang Siang Pau newspaper, March 14, 2007
Headline - Three Female Pilot Graduates of the Malaysian Flying Academy

1EPF SCHEMEE China Press newspaper, June 10, 2005
Headline - EPF Withdrawal Allowed by Parents for Children's Course Fees

China Press newspaper, March 4, 2005
Headline - Female Pilots Ushering in a New Era

China Press newspaper, March 3, 2005
Headline - Soaring to the Sky Not a Dream Anymore

Sin Chew Jit Poh Sunday newspaper, February 27, 2005
Headline - Soaring to the Clouds is No Longer a Dream

Oriental Daily News newspaper, January 25, 2005
Headline - Navigating the Sky a Ubiquitous Reality Now

 In Indian 

Makkal Osai newspaper, May 1, 2011
Headline - Makkal Osai

 In English 

The New Straits Times newspaper, December 18, 2004
Headline - AirAsia Goes "Internal" to Recruit A320 Pilots

The Star newspaper, October 30, 2004
Headline - Flying Academy Set To Expand

The New Straits Times newspaper, October 16, 2004
Headline - MAS Plans To Hire More Pilots

The Malay Mail newspaper, October 16, 2004
Headline - MAS Seeks To Hire More Pilots

The New Straits Times newspaper, September 11, 2004
Headline - Soaring Away on Lifelong Dream

Flight International Magazine, 31 August-6 September 2004 Issue
Headline - Scarce Skills

CAT Magazine, The Journal for Civil Aviation Training, Issue 3/2004
Headline - MFA Plays To Its Strengths

The New Straits Times newspaper, July 9, 2004
Headline - Academy Set To Spread Its Wings

The Sun newspaper, June 18, 2004
Headline - The Sky's The Limit For Teenage Pilot

The New Straits Times newspaper, April 14, 2004
Headline - Three Pioneer Female Cadets at Flying Academy Create History

CAT Magazine, The Journal for Civil Aviation Training, Issue 6/2003
Headline - Malaysian Flying Academy

The Star newspaper, December 2, 2003
Headline - A Dream Come True for Boy from Yan

The New Straits Times newspaper, Metro Section, October 13, 2003
Headline - 28 Commercial Pilot Trainees Get Their Wings

The Star newspaper, Education Guide, February 19, 2003
Headline - Young Pilots in High Demand

The New Sunday Times newspaper, Educational Supplement, February 9, 2003
Headline - Flying Academy To Continue Soaring

The Malaysia Book of Records, November 3, 2002
Headline - Flying Academy Seeks Instructors

The New Straits Times newspaper, October 25, 2002
Headline - Foreigners Keen On Our Flight School

The New Straits Times newspaper, October 24, 2002
Headline - Plans for Helicopter Flying School

The New Straits Times newspaper, September 1, 2002
Headline - Azhad Graduates with Flying Colours

The Sunday Star newspaper, Education Supplement, July 21, 2002
Headline - Flying High with your Ambitions

The New Straits Times newspaper, April 15, 2002
Headline - Academy Flying High

The Malaysia Book of Records, July 31, 2001
Headline - MFA Induction into The Malaysia Book of Records

The New Straits Times newspaper, July 17, 2001
Headline - MIAC 2001 Promises to be Fun

The New Straits Times newspaper, June 25, 2001
Headline - Flying Academy to Boost Facilities

The New Straits Times newspaper, March 15, 2001
Headline - Nine Graduate from Flying Academy

The Star newspaper, January 13, 2001
Headline - Malacca to Woo Indons via Health Tourism

The Sun newspaper, January 12, 2001
Headline - Commercial Air-ambulance Service for Malacca

The New Straits Times newspaper, January 12, 2001
Headline - MFA Urged to Fly in Patients from Sumatra

The New Straits Times newspaper, January 12, 2001
Headline - MAS Urged to Train its Pilots Locally

The New Sunday Times newspaper, December 24, 2000
Headline - Taking to the Skies for a Career

The Sunday Star newspaper, Education Supplement, May 28, 2000
Headline - More Than Just a Licence to Fly in an Airline

 In Bahasa Melayu 

Mingguan Malaysia newspaper, September 12, 2004
Headline - 2 Gadis Tekad Terbangkan Pesawat

Utusan Malaysia newspaper, April 13, 2004
Headline - Tiga Gadis Perintis Kursus Juruterbang

Fokus Magazine, September 2002 Edition
Headline - Akademi Penerbangan Malaysia: Lahirkan Juruterbang Profesional

Berita Harian newspaper, July 25, 2002
Headline - Juruterbang APM Diiktiraf Antarabangsa

Berita Harian newspaper, January 12, 2001
Headline - Syor MFA Bawa Pesakit

Utusan Malaysia newspaper, January 12, 2001
Headline - Sewa Khas MFA Bawa Pesakit dari Indonesia

 In Chinese 

Nanyang Siang Pao newspaper, November 12, 2004
Headline - Soaring to the Sky

Sin Chew Daily newspaper, April 13, 2004
Headline - Three MFA Lady Cadets

Nanyang Siang Pao newspaper, September 16, 2001
Headline - Emphasis on Quality Pilots says MFA Principal

Nanyang Siang Pao newspaper, January 12, 2001
Headline - Air Medical Services for Neighbouring Indonesia

Sin Chew Jit Poh newspaper, January 12, 2001
Headline - Malacca Govt Urges MFA to Introduce Air Medical Services

China Press newspaper, January 12, 2001
Headline - Chief Minister Urges Medical Tourism

 In Japanese 

AIREVIEW Magazine, February 2003 Edition
Headline - Malaysian Flying Academy

 In English 

The New Sunday Times newspaper, April 25, 1999
Headline - Courses for Would-be Pilots at MFA

The New Straits Times newspaper, April 30, 1999
Headline - Student Pilots Celebrate Going Sole for First Time

YouthQuake Supplement, August 1-7, 1997
Headline - Dare to be Airborne

The New Straits Times newspaper, January 16, 1996
Headline - DCA Chief Creates History in Flying

The New Straits Times newspaper, circa 1995 - 1996
Headline - DCA - Flying Captains in Great Demand

The Sunday Times newspaper, October 22, 1995
Headline - Local Girl in Solo First at Flying Academy

The Sun newspaper, October 21, 1995
Headline - Ruthlene on Cloud Nine

The Star newspaper, October 21, 1995
Headline - Girl Makes History for Flying School

The New Straits Times newspaper, October 21, 1995
Headline - Local Flying Girl Sets Record of Sorts

The New Straits Times newspaper, June 21, 1995
Headline - Professional Pilot Training Opportunity for School-leavers

The New Straits Times newspaper, circa June 1995
Headline - In His Dad's Jet Stream

 In Bahasa Melayu 

Berita Harian newspaper, January 26, 1995
Headline - Peluang Cerah Lulusan Sijil MFA

 In Chinese 

Sin Chew Jit Poh newspaper, January 29, 1996
Headline - Prospects Bright for a Career in Piloting

 In English 

Malaysian Business magazine, Ad Supplement, May 1, 1994
Headline - Licensed to Fly

Business Times newspaper, April 7, 1994
Headline - Batu Berendam Zone to House Aviation Sector

The Star newspaper, circa 1994
Headline - Experience Key to Jobs for Local Pilots

The New Straits Times newspaper, November 26, 1993
Headline - Visitors Taken on Joy Flights over Historical Malacca City

The New Straits Times newspaper, October 3, 1993
Headline - Instructors Flying Planes Back to NZ

 In Bahasa Melayu 

Berita Harian newspaper, October 4, 1993
Headline - Diane Pandu Pesawat Secara Solo ke New Zealand

 In English 

Malaysian Business magazine, May 16 - 31, 1989
Headline - Flight Training - Flying Start for Aspiring Pilots

The New Straits Times newspaper, June 29, 1988
Headline - Keep Your Feet on the Ground If You Want To Fly

The New Straits Times newspaper, circa June 1988
Headline - Pioneer Trainee Pilots Enter Academy

 In Chinese 

Sin Chew Jit Poh newspaper, November 23, 1988
Headline - Academy to Purchase Additional Aircrafts

Sin Chew Jit Poh newspaper, circa 1988
Headline - MFA Purchased Two Additional Aircrafts

Nanyang Siang Pao newspaper, circa 1988
Headline -  Light Airplanes Convenient for Cargo and Passenger Use

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