Capital A to tap telecom stalwart as AirAsia chairman: source

Former head of Malaysia's Axiata to help steer carrier out of COVID troubles

Capital A is seen turning to Malaysian business veteran Jamaludin Ibrahim for a key AirAsia post as international travel is expected to increase. (Source photos by AP and P Prem Kumar)

P PREM KUMAR, Nikkei staff writer

February 10, 2022 17:43 JST

KUALA LUMPUR -- Capital A, formerly known as AirAsia Group, is expected to name former telecom industry stalwart Jamaludin Ibrahim the new chairman of its airline arm, a source close to the matter told Nikkei Asia.