Nik Aziz not ready to call it quits

Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat is turning 80 but he is yet to call it quits.

The Kelantan menteri besar and PAS spiritual leader declared yesterday he will be contesting in the coming general election.

Whether this is a calculated decision or one made at the spur of the moment in retort to calls from Umno for his retirement remains to be seen.

The question remains, though, if he will stay on as menteri besar.

“Yes, we do have a succession plan but it would be unfair for us to comment before Tok Guru has made his decision on him remaining as menteri besar,” said PAS vice-president Datuk Mahfuz Omar.

Tok Guru, as Nik Abdul Aziz is fondly called, said there was no reason for him to step down as suggested by several delegates at the Umno general assembly last week.

“God willing, I will contest against Umno and I am not concerned if people mentioned my name at the assembly,” he was reported by Bernama as saying.

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AirAsia wants tenancy contract for KLIA2

File photo of an artist’s impression of KLIA2 when completed.

AirAsia says it wants a contract from Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) for KLIA2 to ensure a minimum level of service from the airport operator and to avoid arbitrary airport charge hikes in future.

AirAsia commercial director Jasmine Lee said a service level agreement (SLA) would ensure MAHB was accountable for service quality at the new terminal and allow the airline to make more accurate cost projections.

She pointed out that there was no SLA in place at the current LCCT, just conditions of use.