Reconsider decision on aerobridges, MAHB urged

2011/08/20

Members of the group holding up banners to voice their displeasure with Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. — Picture by Nurul Syazana Rose Razman

KUALA LUMPUR: Nine non-governmental organisations representing the disabled community yesterday urged Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) to reconsider its decision not to install aerobridges at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2.


Representative Christine Lee said the decision was not done in consultation with user groups and had not taken into consideration public opinion.

"MAHB's decision not to include aerobridges is a step backward," she said at a gathering, attended by about 30 disabled people, to express their displeasure over the matter here yesterday.

"If underdeveloped countries can have aerobridges at their airports, why is Malaysia, which is a step away from developed nation status, regressing to third-world infrastructure and service provision?" Lee, who is the Barrier-free Environment and Accessible Transport Organisation coordinator, asked.
She added that aerobridges should and must be made a universal feature in all airport designs.

Damai Disabled Persons Association of Selangor and Federal Territories president V. Murugeswaran, said aerobridges would allow for easier, safer and secure access to boarding and disembarkation of all passengers, especially the disabled community. -- Bernama