Posted by BullBear > 2014-02-23 09:04 | Report Abuse

Mercury Securities head of research Edmund Tham said MAS will have to find a solution, such as raising more funds, or it will become too dependable on government bailouts.

One company insider said it is possible for MAS to go the JAL and American Airlines way but "there will be a lot of noise from the unions". He said the airline is unfortunate to inherit costs that it could not change.

"And while the Department of Civil Aviation allows a cabin crew of four to serve on a B737, MAS has to provide a crew of six as stipulated by the union. There are other inherited costs that MAS could not do anything about unless the terms are renegotiated," he added.

Posted by BullBear > 2014-02-23 09:12 | Report Abuse

After Qantas who is next on the line? Time will tell!

QANTAS will slash at least 2000 jobs, dump some international routes and sell off planes as it races to secure its future through a government debt guarantee!

Posted by ghazkas > 2014-02-23 11:00 | Report Abuse

There is Tan Sri Krishnan Tan in MAS let him steer the wheel towards a profitable MAS like the way he developed IJM Corp.

Posted by eu7985 > 2014-02-23 11:25 | Report Abuse

Still so many buyer....

Posted by VenomV > 2014-02-23 11:26 | Report Abuse

Hey qqq668...there's more than 1,000 listed companies in Bursa. Why would you promote or buy or support MAS simply because its cheap at 28sen ??11 To be honest, its not cheap at all as its bleeding badly.
And the sad part is, the MAS management don't even have a clue how to turn the company around. The MAS management is so very bad...

There's also many hidden gems out there about to break-out. Don't flog a dead horse to unsuspecting investors. At 28sens, you can buy so many other good stocks and double up. With MAS, you cannot. Just check the market price same time next year (after the FY2014 financial accounts).

Sometimes you have to lick your wounds, cut losses and look carefully for the right stock to Buy. Unfortunately, MAS is not one of them!
I'm sorry but the truth can hurt !!

Posted by sarbuftaim > 2014-02-23 11:47 | Report Abuse

I agree with qqq668. If MAS can handle their union very well then it is good. Sometimes having a union is good but not this one. Sorry to say. MAS union has to be realistic. Just move away and give MAS a breather,if MAS fall ..will the union still stay put?

Posted by nissansuny1234 > 2014-02-23 12:17 | Report Abuse

if mas want to life very good. i give an idea to mas management with the fare must lower han airasia for fare plane at klia2. otherwise..............................................

Posted by BullBear > 2014-02-23 13:30 | Report Abuse

‘Now everyone can fly’ used by AirAsia applies to Malaysia Airlines as well these days. Paradoxically the premium national carrier now comes with budget pricing.

The ongoing airline price war between AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines has done a world of good for consumers. What is worrying though, is that Malaysia Airlines is pricing itself out of profitability for the sake of keeping up with the competition.

Posted by BullBear > 2014-02-23 13:40 | Report Abuse

Folks, Malaysia Airlines is more famous for being unprofitable than moving and shaking up the corporate world.

How can things get any worse for Malaysia Airlines than posting a net loss of RM1.2 billion for the 2013 financial year, more than double the previous year’s losses?

27% higher passenger traffic and still more losses? But why? The answer is pretty simple. Malaysia Airlines has been selling below cost!

Posted by pslkft > 2014-02-23 16:58 | Report Abuse

If a business is selling product/service at loss per unit, the more it sell the more it lose, only stupid business man will do, might as well put money in bank for a steady interest without the management headache and business risk.

Posted by pslkft > 2014-02-23 17:11 | Report Abuse

http://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news.cfm?NewsID=88496

Quoted from report:
Some analysts feel that Malaysia Airlines (MAS), which reported a net loss of more than a RM1 billion last year, may consider bankruptcy

"MAS will have to start all over, such as re-hiring staff, awarding contracts, as well as leasing and buying planes. MAS has contracts and agreements that expire in a long time. Those are expensive and dragging down its earnings,"

Posted by pslkft > 2014-02-23 17:13 | Report Abuse

Hope MAS can restore the pride of nation back soonest and continue provide better service than airasia!

Posted by Mordecai > 2014-02-23 17:45 | Report Abuse

Easy to turn around. just privalise it. If MAS management cant turnit around, let someone who has the skills and knowledge does it! Why talk about national pride when its bleeding profusely!

Posted by pslkft > 2014-02-23 18:11 | Report Abuse

Hahaha, it used to be one of best airline..but now it's different story

Posted by sampool > 2014-02-23 21:02 | Report Abuse

in stock investment... always remember, when ppl ask u to sell, u better buy more/accumulate. when ppl said buy, u better sell it slowly but surely... if mas share crash to below 0.28.. it will do the next day after announce the result. u will never have chance to buy once the "expect" said mas is good to buy... there is not many competitors in Malaysia airline business, not like car industry/proton. it is just someone not doing their jobs or too many inter-related party profit from it.

Posted by sampool > 2014-02-23 21:04 | Report Abuse

2 cents

Posted by harmizul > 2014-02-24 00:22 | Report Abuse

Waiting for something surprise from MAS...hehehe

Posted by optimus8 > 2014-02-24 00:24 | Report Abuse

Sarprise? Mas buy the retired concords

Posted by Stevecheahsw > 2014-02-24 00:40 | Report Abuse

Hear some rumors Mas is helping some political person to ''Wash Black money' so the account always negative until the Gov change Then Mas is my priority to buy.

Posted by Canonpreview > 2014-02-24 09:40 | Report Abuse

i think it will drop till 25 cent or more..

Posted by rubisa57 > 2014-02-24 09:54 | Report Abuse

Forget it...2c counter. Buy below 3c.

Posted by stevenlum81 > 2014-02-24 10:59 | Report Abuse

It will always drop if management no changes. From 2.00+ share drop till 0.28+ share. Results voice out itself... 'NO EYE SEE'

Posted by cockroach > 2014-02-24 11:02 | Report Abuse

Faster close shop la... save our citizen money

Posted by BEAMAN > 2014-02-24 11:28 | Report Abuse

this is your time to keep buying...cannot get this price if its good company..

Posted by cockroach > 2014-02-24 11:34 | Report Abuse

good company making lost money?

Posted by speakup > 2014-02-24 11:36 | Report Abuse

indirectly we all already buying MAS coz out tax money used to support MAS alive

Posted by speakup > 2014-02-24 11:36 | Report Abuse

indirectly all tax-payers are shareholders of MAS :)

Posted by speakup > 2014-02-24 11:37 | Report Abuse

invisible shareholders

Posted by BEAMAN > 2014-02-24 12:07 | Report Abuse

Well MAS meaning = Make A Surprise...

Posted by BEAMAN > 2014-02-24 12:08 | Report Abuse

so dont miss the flight.

Posted by fela > 2014-02-24 14:30 | Report Abuse

For MAS to break/terminate all those non-favorable contracts, it has to declare itself insolvent.... meaning Govt. will have to stop pumping money
in.

SO WATCH OUT WITH YOUR MONEY!

Posted by kangkongkong > 2014-02-24 14:40 | Report Abuse

After Latest RM1.2B Loss, BT Suggests Bankruptcy For MAS
http://www.malaysiaedition.net/latest-rm1-2b-loss-bt-suggests-bankruptcy-mas/

Posted by KLEBOY > 2014-02-24 15:06 | Report Abuse

Beaman: Do you keep accumulation MAS shares? How long its take to become normal as now keep dropping?

Posted by MataWang > 2014-02-24 15:06 | Report Abuse

Loss about 30k because of parasite!! :'( suggest me a good counter to turn around the losses

Posted by iqie > 2014-02-24 15:24 | Report Abuse

Wait to buy @ 0.17

Posted by KIMI06 > 2014-02-24 15:43 | Report Abuse

Matawang try Mpay....

Posted by MataWang > 2014-02-24 15:53 | Report Abuse

How about instaco?

Posted by cheeseburger > 2014-02-24 16:27 | Report Abuse

how come Airasia could offer a better nasi lemak (with peanuts, sambal chili, cucumber, ikan bilis) that MAS couldn't?...

Posted by Monica > 2014-02-24 16:57 | Report Abuse

@Matawang, don't miss the boat... probably can recover your paper loss with instacome... MAS = Masih Ada Salah

Posted by MataWang > 2014-02-24 17:41 | Report Abuse

Hope so...

Posted by cockroach > 2014-02-24 17:58 | Report Abuse

I rather miss the boat rather then burn my hand. Currently i still cannot see the support level of this stock.

Posted by karipap > 2014-02-24 18:07 | Report Abuse

pls wait...will fly to rm 14 in 2367years

Posted by Andrew Wong > 2014-02-24 19:18 | Report Abuse

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Posted by brutusbeefcake > 2014-02-24 19:45 | Report Abuse

MAMPOSSSS, UNTUNG KAT IRIS, RUGI KOW2 KAT MAS. ARGHHHHH

Posted by tena > 2014-02-24 20:15 | Report Abuse

Flogging Dead Horse !

Posted by BEAMAN > 2014-02-24 22:59 | Report Abuse

DONT WORRY ,MAS WILL ALWAYS KEEP FLYING.

Posted by ncsncs > 2014-02-24 23:02 | Report Abuse

PN 17 soon

Posted by wahidpenang > 2014-02-24 23:17 | Report Abuse

Poor quality food and substandard service are among the most frequent complaints made by Malaysia Airlines passengers on the SkyTrax Airline Rating and Review website.

Of the 66 reviews made from December last year to Feb 20, 41 percent said that they would not recommend the airline or fly with it again, for those reasons.

This is compared to only 25 percent who swore off Singapore Airlines and 16 percent who said they will no longer fly Thai Airways after a bad experience during the same period.

Posted by wikileaks > 2014-02-24 23:19 | Report Abuse

Malaysia Airlines fared slightly better than Emirates where about half of passengers who reviewed the airline between December and February said they would not recommend the airline.

Interestingly, even those who flew first class on Malaysia Airlines found the food “inedible”, with one passenger saying he will opt for AirAsia flatbeds from now on.

“First class lounge in Kuala Lumpur was terrible. Service was okay but a la carte breakfast was horrible. Food on board was worse – inedible spicy chicken, limp salad and cream cheese instead of proper cheese.

“The meal before landing was even worse. Undercooked pastry with unidentifiable mushroom filling. That was it. Three bites and it was gone.

Posted by aaronlee9011 > 2014-02-24 23:20 | Report Abuse

MAS is one of seven airlines rated with five stars by Skytrax, alongside Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways.

“A key factor behind 5-Star Airline Rating is the airline's ability to deliver a truly consistent and high quality of product and service.

“A great product is not by itself the key to a 5-Star airline rating, and Skytrax Star Rating also places great emphasis on the quality of front-line service an airline provides.