Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM, Malay: Pihak Berkuasa Penerbangan Awam Malaysia), previously known as the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA, Malay: Jabatan Penerbangan Awam), is a Malaysian government agency under the Ministry of Transport Malaysia. Established in 1969, it entrusted to oversee the technical issues related to the civil aviation sector in Malaysia. Effectively on 19 February 2018, DCA was incorporated into a statutory body known as CAAM.[1]

Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM)
Pihak Berkuasa Penerbangan Awam Malaysia
Agency overview
Formed1969 (1969)
Preceding
  • Department of Civil Aviation (DCA)
JurisdictionGovernment of Malaysia
HeadquartersPutrajaya, Malaysia
Minister responsible
Deputy Minister responsible
Agency executives
  • Tan Sri Mohd Khairul Adib Bin Abd Rahman, Chairman
  • Captain Norazman Mahmud, Chief Executive Officer
Parent departmentMinistry of Transport
Websitewww.caam.gov.my

Background
CAAM headquarters in Putrajaya.

The incorporation of CAAM is in line with requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Under this new agency, CAAM is making great strides to strengthen the nation’s aviation standards as well as addressing existing challenges, to advance Malaysia in the aviation sector in line with the country’s aspiration to be the leading hub for the industry regionally as well as globally.

The regulatory responsibility of civil aviation technical matters is vested in CAAM. CAAM’s main role is to contribute to the development of Malaysia’s civil aviation technical sector and mandated to comply with ICAO’s standards so as to keep aviation safe, secure and efficient. Malaysia is a proud Council member of ICAO from 2007 and has since maintained its membership in the Council for three consecutive terms while making significant contributions to the development of civil aviation’s safety and security.

History

The Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) was established in 1969 under the Civil Aviation Act 1969 [Act 3] to administer and regulate the civil aviation industry as well as to provide systematic air control services to airplanes. In 1976, the DCA became the self-accounting department under the Ministry of Transport.

In November 1992, the department is separated into two entities, namely the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) and the Malaysia Airports Berhad (MAB). DCA remains the regulatory body for the airports and aviation industry in Malaysia, whilst the newly-established Malaysia Airports to focus on the operation, management, and maintenance of airports.[2][3][4]

In November 2016 the DCA became a statutory body and was renamed as the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM),[5][6] with the name change effective 19 February 2018,[7][8] in line with the Government's goal to spur the Malaysian aviation industry to a greater heights.[9]

In December 2019, the Ministry of Transport announced that CAAM and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) would merged to create a standalone aviation regulator. The proposed merger was said "to optimise staff and financials, as well as making the civil aviation industry more competitive". The anticipated merger did not materialized as CAAM and MAVCOM remains a separate entities.[10][11][12]

In October 2022, the authority reinstated as a Category 1 safety and technical regulator by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The reinstatement will strengthen Malaysia's position as an aviation hub and improve its network connectivity.[13][14][15][16]

In October 2023, Transport Minister, Anthony Loke announced that a bill for proposed merger between CAAM and MAVCOM will be tabled on the Parliament in 2024.[17]

Divisions
  • CAAM consists of the following divisions:
    • Quality and Standards
    • Flight Operations
    • Aviation Security
    • Air Navigation Services Standards
    • Airworthiness
    • Aerodrome Standards
    • Malaysia Aviation Academy
    • Flight Calibration
    • Air Traffic Management
    • CAAM Regional Office
      • Peninsular
      • Sabah
      • Sarawak
    • Management Services
    • Finance Management
    • Legal Advisor
    • Integrity
    • Corporate Communication

See also

References
  1. "DCA is now known as CAAM". Malay Mail. 19 February 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  2. "New role for department". New Straits Times. 22 September 1992. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  3. Khaidir Abd Majid (31 October 1992). "Corporatisation of DCA to take place tomorrow". Business Times. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  4. Adrian David (15 November 1992). "Corporatisation of DCA seen as a positive step". New Sunday Times. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  5. "DCA to be known as Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia". Astro Awani. 22 November 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
  6. "DCA to be known as Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia". Malay Mail. 22 November 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
  7. "Department of Civil Aviation now known as Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia". The Star Online. 19 February 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  8. Suhaila Shahrul Annuar (19 February 2018). "DCA dinaik taraf menjadi CAAM" (in Malay). Berita Harian. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  9. Fairuz Mohd Shahar (19 February 2018). "CAAM to regulate safety, security aspects of civil aviation industry". New Straits Times. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
  10. Rahimi Yunus (13 December 2019). "MoT justifies Mavcom-CAAM merger". The Malaysian Reserve. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  11. Joseph Kaos Jr. (13 December 2019). "Loke: Mavcom and CAAM merger in best interest of aviation industry". The Star Online. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  12. Kang Siew Li (28 July 2021). "Mavcom continues to discharge its duties amid uncertain future". The Edge Malaysia. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  13. "Malaysia regains Category 1 status in US air safety ranking". Free Malaysia Today. 1 October 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  14. "Cat1 reinstatement by FAA to bolster Malaysia's position as aviation hub". NST Business. New Straits Times. 1 October 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2022. Malaysia's air safety rating in the United States (US) has been restored to Category 1 after all 33 issues raised by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) were resolved, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
  15. Meng Yew Choong (2 October 2022). "CAAM reinstated to Cat 1". The Star Online. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  16. Kang Siew Li (1 October 2022). "Malaysia regains US FAA's Category 1 safety rating". The Edge Malaysia. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  17. "Bill on merging Mavcom with CAAM to be tabled next year". Free Malaysia Today. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
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