Welcome to the official website of the
Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Transport Malaysia, established to oversee and regulate all aspects of civil aviation in Malaysia.
Our Vision
Safe Sustainable Skies
Our Mission
To continuously enhance safety and security for a sustainable aviation industry
The incorporation of CAAM is in line with the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which calls upon contracting states to the Chicago Convention to establish autonomous civil aviation authorities. This is to ensure the efficient management and oversight of aviation safety and security, in accordance with international standards and best practices.
As Malaysia’s sole civil aviation regulator, CAAM is vested with the responsibility for technical, safety, security, and economic regulation of the civil aviation industry. This includes licensing, certification, air navigation services, and the regulation of commercial and economic matters such as air service licensing, route allocation, and oversight of airport charges and consumer protection.
CAAM’s core mandate is to contribute to the continued growth and development of Malaysia’s civil aviation sector while ensuring that all operations remain safe, secure, efficient, and environmentally responsible. CAAM is also mandated to comply with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and to uphold Malaysia’s obligations under relevant international aviation treaties and agreements.
CAAM establishes a comprehensive policy covering all key aspects of aviation, focusing on growth areas, strategic development objectives, long-term strategies and transformational approaches. Among CAAM’s key functions are to:
Regulate, facilitate, and promote the development of Malaysia’s aviation industry
Ensure compliance with national and international civil aviation safety and security standards
Oversee the implementation of economic and commercial regulations for civil aviation
Provide air navigation services within the Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu Flight Information Region
Support the sustainable growth of the aviation industry, including environmental initiatives
Represent Malaysia in international civil aviation forums and maintain effective cooperation with ICAO and other global aviation bodies
In support of environmental sustainability, CAAM collaborates with the Government and industry stakeholders to minimise the environmental impact of aviation activities. As part of this commitment, CAAM has endorsed the implementation of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) under ICAO, supporting global efforts to reduce carbon emissions from international aviation.
With a clear mandate and comprehensive regulatory functions, CAAM plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Malaysia’s civil aviation industry remains competitive, future-ready, and in full alignment with global standards.
ISO Certifications
CAAM was successfully certified for the following certification
