PUTRAJAYA, Aug 1 — The full rationalisation between the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) was announced today to make CAAM the sole regulatory body for civil aviation in the country, covering technical, safety, and economic aspects.
The Transport Ministry (MOT) said that effective today, all Mavcom functions, including economic regulation, are now carried out by CAAM, in line with a strategic move towards a more efficient, responsive regulatory system rooted in improved governance, in accordance with the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
In line with the implementation, MOT also announced the appointment of Datuk Mohamed Sharil Tarmizi as CAAM chairman, effective immediately.
“Sharil, who was appointed a member of the CAAM Authority in 2021 and later as deputy chairman in 2023, has over 30 years of extensive experience in the legal and corporate sectors, including leading the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission as chairman and chief executive officer in 2011.
“His expertise in regulating the telecommunications, internet, media, and postal sectors is expected to strengthen CAAM during this new transformation phase,” MOT said in a statement today.
It said CAAM now operates as a Statutory Body with Separated Remuneration and Independence, with autonomy in financial strategy planning and human resource management, including offering a more competitive remuneration structure, in line with the Cabinet’s decision.
“All CAAM staff will receive improved remuneration packages equivalent to industry standards, as an important step to attract and retain highly skilled talent such as qualified technical personnel,” the statement said.
As part of the rationalisation, Mavcom staff have been offered positions in CAAM, with 93 per cent of them having accepted the offer as of yesterday.
To support CAAM’s expanded mandate, the structure of the CAAM Authority has been strengthened with additional appointments, including a representative from the Economy Ministry and two members with expertise in economics, competition policy, and consumer rights.
“MOT is confident this unification of regulatory functions will not only streamline the country’s aviation institutional structure but also enhance operational efficiency, industry competitiveness, and CAAM’s capacity as an international-class aviation regulator,” it said.
