New Area Manager for Malaysian Airlines

Manmohan Singh has been appointed as the new Area Manager Sri Lanka and the Maldives for Malaysia Airlines, from May 1. Manmohan Singh, a Malaysian national, brings with him 20 years' experience in the Airline Industry.

"I see great potential for Sri Lankan Tourism industry, now that the country has been liberated from the war with the LTTE", said Manmohan. "Malaysia Airlines is a five star Value carrier with a string of international awards, and the national carrier of Malaysia would like to play a huge role in developing the tourist market in Sri Lanka," he said.

"I know things are tough and there are great challenges before us, but I feel very positive about Sri Lanka," he said.

Manmohan Singh has a Mass Communications Degree from Western Australia and has worked in various positions in the Corporate Communications Division of Malaysia Airlines before joining the Sales Team in 2006.

"My number one priority is to sustain and grow the profit for Malaysia Airlines in Sri Lanka and the Maldives and am looking forward to working very closely with the Travel Trade.

We want to make sure that our customers experience the very best of Malaysian Hospitality both in the air and on the ground," he said.