October 23, 2026 – Le Loroux-Bottereau, France

ALSIM marks a new step in pilot training in Malaysia with the acquisition of an AL250 simulator by ADMAL Flying Academy. The new simulator will strengthen ADMAL’s Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL/IR) and Frozen ATPL training programme, providing cadets with a realistic and repeatable training environment.

The AL250 simulator addresses the initial phase of training needs (PPL, CPL, Instrument and Multi-Engine ratings) and is a SEP/MEP reconfigurable simulator certified as an EASA FNPT II, FAA AATD and Transport Canada FTD Level 2 with IPC capability. In addition, it offers both analog and glass cockpits for each aircraft with a simple flick of a switch. This device has been extremely well received since its creation, with more than 125 units installed and operating successfully worldwide.

“Recently, ADMAL engaged with ALSIM for the acquisition of the ALSIM AL250 mainly to strengthen our current training program and bring advanced standards to basic-level training. The new simulator will be deployed to enhance the academy’s flight training, giving cadets access to realistic, repeatable procedural and instrument training while they progress to ADMAL’s fleet of Piper Warrior and Piper Seneca aircraft. 

Investing in the ALSIM AL250 reflects our commitment to giving ADMAL cadets training that matches modern airline standards. It gives us a safe, cost-efficient way to build handling and instrument skills to a consistently high level before cadets ever step into one of our aircraft, and it reinforces our position as the only ATO in the region offering the complete CPL/IR and Frozen ATPL pathway alongside our own maintenance and engineering training,” commented Adam S Malek, Operating Officer at ADMAL Flying Academy. 

Maximilien Le Moing, Sales Manager at ALSIM, declares:” It has been a pleasure working with Adam and the ADMAL Flying Academy team on this project. We quickly identified the AL250 as a good fit for their training needs, especially with the flexibility to cover both single-engine and multi-engine training. It is also great to see another training organization in Southeast Asia investing in modern simulation technology to support the next generation of pilots. I am very happy to welcome ADMAL Flying Academy to the ALSIM community and look forward to supporting their development in Malaysia in the coming years.”

October 20, 2026 – Amalie Rasmussen

ADMAL Aviation College, a leading private aviation institute in Malaysia specializing in aviation maintenance engineering and pilot training, has chosen FlightLogger as its digital operating system for flight training management for its Pilot Training Division, ADMAL Flying Academy. This partnership marks a significant step for ADMAL as it seeks to unify its training, compliance, and operational processes across its growing campus and flying academy.

For aviation education leaders, the announcement signals a move toward more connected, data-driven training environments that can scale with student demand and regulatory complexity.

August 16, 2026 – ABDUL RAZAK IDRIS

Oleh ABDUL RAZAK IDRIS

SEPANG — Pandangan sempit yang mengatakan bidang Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET) menjadi pilihan terakhir untuk melanjutkan pelajaran demi masa depan yang cerah perlu diperbetulkan.

Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif ADMAL Aviation College, Abdul Malek Packeer berkata, kerjaya dalam bidang TVET melibatkan kejuruteraan yang khusus menyenggara kapal terbang sememangnya menjanjikan masa depan yang baik dengan pendapatan yang lumayan.

“Hari ini kita mengadakan hari terbuka ADMAL Aviation College dengan memberi fokus untuk membuka ruang kepada lepasan SPM dan ibu bapa mereka mendapatkan maklumat kerjaya dalam bidang penerbangan.

“Selain itu kita juga mengadakan sesi temuduga antara lulusan TVET penerbangan dan pemain industri.

“Program hari ini melibatkan koloborasi antara pihak ADMAL Aviation College dengan beberapa pemain industri tempatan dan luar negara. Koloborasi ini adalah untuk membantu lepasan kolej kami mencari pekerjaan dan kita menolong pihak industri mendapatkan pekerja (yang berkemahiran dan terlatih) yang mereka perlukan,” katanya.

Beliau berkata demikian sempena Hari Terbuka & Kerjaya ADMAL Aviation College dan ADMAL Flying Academy di Salak Tinggi hari ini.

Abdul Malek berkata, pekerjaan dalam bidang TVET penerbangan sentiasa menjanjikan peluang kerjaya yang luas untuk lepasan kolej kejuruteraan penerbangan tersebut.

Katanya lagi, bidang penerbangan bukan sekadar kursus kemahiran memandu kapal terbang yang turut disediakan di ADMAL Flying Academy (di lokasi sama) malahan ia mencakupi kemahiran mengendalikan proses teknikal selepas pendaratan kapal terbang daripada peringkat menurunkan penumpang dan bagasi, penyenggaraan minyak dan penghawa dingin serta pengurusan membawa masuk dan keluar bekalan makanan penumpang.

“Hari ini sebanyak lima pemain industri seperti SIA Engineering Company (dari Singapura), AeroDarat, Base Maintenance Malaysia, Zenix aerospace dan Airod Aerospace Technology hadir untuk temuduga pekerja.

As the world moves past the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global aviation industry has experienced a strong resurgence in passenger traffic. While this seems like good news, Hj Abd Malek Packeer, the CEO of ADMAL Aviation College, notes that despite the increase in flight frequency, a significant challenge persists—airlines are facing a manpower shortage. However, this also means a high demand for new talent to fill roles such as pilots, aircraft maintenance engineers, flight attendants, and ground staff.

“Airlines are struggling with a manpower shortage, which is good news for aviation schools. Many airlines are inquiring about our students,” says Abd Malek.

ADMAL Aviation College, located in Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi, Sepang, is approximately a 10-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The college offers education and training in aircraft maintenance engineering, mainly focusing on cultivating young talents with specialized knowledge and skills in this field. It is one of the few institutions offering a four-year licensing course for students.

Xu Tingxiu, a 21-year-old student at ADMAL Aviation College, is one of the few female students in the college, and one of the even fewer who are of Chinese descent. 

According to the Malaysian Civil Aviation Authority’s regulations, aircraft maintenance engineers must be licensed. The common types of licenses are B1.1 (aircraft engines, particularly turbine engines) and B2 (avionics), and Xu has chosen to specialize in the latter.

Why didn’t she choose the more well-known professions of pilot or flight attendant? Xu explains that she has been interested in physics and mechanical engineering since childhood. Therefore, after graduating from high school, she became even more determined to pursue a career as an aircraft maintenance engineer.

“I chose to pursue a B2 license because I enjoy problem-solving,” she says. The work and responsibility of an aircraft maintenance engineer are to ensure that the aircraft is in good condition and safe to fly. During the inspection of the aircraft, engineers must troubleshoot any issues, gradually working toward a solution. Xu compares the process to solving math problems, a challenge she relishes.

Xu further explains that the profession is similar to being a car mechanic. When an aircraft reaches a certain number of flight hours, like cars, it needs to undergo maintenance. Additionally, aircraft maintenance work is a race against time. For aircraft with brief layovers, engineers must quickly inspect them within a limited timeframe to avoid delays in departure.

“When an aircraft lands on the tarmac before it heads to the next destination, engineers will check the logbook. Pilots record issues such as malfunctioning lights or strange noises in the logbook.”

For many students in Malaysia, SPM (or its equivalent IGCSE, GCSE, GCE O-Level) is an important examination that defines one’s future. Parents and students view SPM as a stepping stone to a bright career. The first thing school-leavers would do after finishing SPM would probably be to throw their fists into the air. That’s all well and good, but what’s next after SPM? 

One can choose from many pathways, from continuing your studies immediately after SPM to taking a break to discover your interests. There is no right or wrong path when it comes to this but, remember that whichever path you choose, you should ensure it fits your future plans.

If you don’t have a plan, deciding on a suitable path can be extremely difficult. Pursuing your interests in high school can take many forms, but each skill you learn and experience you gain will only help you build a stronger foundation for the future.

Pursuing your interests early in life lets you map out a clear path to a suitable college, degree programme, and career. Explore the things that make you happy and motivate you to do your best, and you will undoubtedly find the right career path that matches your skills. This serves as a reminder that there is no such thing as a wasted dream.

Follow your instincts rather than what others expect of you. Getting information from others is an excellent first step in determining your path, but do keep in mind that you are the one going on this journey and not them.

If you opt to pursue an academic career right after SPM, consider what ignites your enthusiasm. What excites you? Do you enjoy dealing with numbers? Is the fast-paced world of pop culture a source of stress for you? Perhaps you have a soft spot for young children and enjoy patiently answering their numerous questions. Remember, what you think you want to do is not the same as what you enjoy doing. Thus, you must list everything you enjoy doing in your spare time and reflect on them. At the same time, your result slip will also reveal your strengths and flaws. Concentrate on those and select a programme that allows you to perform in what you do best.

Ever been in an airport just to be in awe of the pilots and cabin crew passing you by? We get it. There has always been a certain level of prestige and “coolness” with those kinds of jobs so for most of us, being part of the aviation industry sounds like a dream come true!

Hence why when it comes to the word “aviation”, we often think about flying an aircraft or serving the passengers onboard. Which is true, but it is also more than that!

You see, aviation revolves around mechanical flight and the aircraft industry. And a diploma or a degree in this industry can certainly lead you to various lucrative careers that you may have not imagined. Let’s see, shall we?

When you’re put on the spot to think of jobs related to aviation, the first thing that pops to your mind would probably be pilots or flight attendants. Aviation is considered a niche industry or profession, so on the surface it may seem difficult for graduates of this field to obtain jobs in the future. Despite this, aviation is a growing industry in Malaysia and more students are pursuing the field in their higher education. Yet, unemployment among graduates still remains a problem.

The unemployment issue could also be due to the institutions themselves not having the recognition or authorisation from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), formerly known as Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia (DCAM) Effectively on 19th February 2018, Department of Civil Aviation of Malaysia (DCAM), a government agency under the Ministry of Transport was incorporated into a statutory body known as Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (‘CAAM’). Functions of the DCA are currently carried out by the CAAM as the sole civil aviation technical regulator in Malaysia with the primary function to regulate the safety and security of civil aviation. With the number of aviation institutions rising, not all have the CAAM authorisation. Employers would certainly feel more secure hiring potential employees who have graduated from recognised institutions.

It comes as no surprise that the pandemic has affected many lives globally, forcing everyone to accept a new norm of masks, SOPs, and lockdowns. Malaysia is also no stranger to lockdowns, having implemented various MCOs to combat the pandemic since the start of 2020. Every MCO since then has been associated with negatively impacting people’s mental health, reducing income in households and poverty, amongst other things. 

But what about the Malaysian economy?

Efforts by the government with multiple modifications to the MCO such as RMCO, CMCO, and EMCO intended to minimise the impact on the economy while saving lives and protecting their livelihoods were made. But was it really possible to save both at the same time? While active cases were reduced with repetitive lockdowns, were we seeing the same positive performance to the economy?

Ever caught yourself excessively checking and rechecking your work? 

Do you procrastinate finishing your tasks because it’s not perfect? 

Perhaps you pride yourself over your meticulous detail to perfection and are afraid of failing?

If you’ve watched Disney’s Encanto and find yourself associating with Isabella’s ‘What Else Can I Do?’ or Luisa’s ‘Surface Pressure’, these thoughts may have lingered in your mind a couple of times. Well, I’m here to tell you that it’s ok to experience various types of emotions. However, if we’re constantly thinking that way, then you should OPEN YOUR EYES wider! Why? Because my dear, you’re slowly putting yourself in danger of perfectionism!

Yes, you heard it right. Some might perceive it as good while others strive to reach that level. Perhaps it’ll result in you being chosen among others for opportunities like being selected as a leader or being showered by praises because it shows that you’re perfect. But the sad reality is that we’ve misunderstood the whole concept of perfectionism.

According to Mazmanian and Short, perfectionism is defined as ‘the tendency to strive towards personal improvement and putting high standards for oneself’. Striving for personal improvements is definitely a good thing to work on as it motivates you to keep improving. However, putting high standards on oneself could be deceiving if we interpret it wrongly. 

So, is it alright to strive for perfectionism? Is it wrong to set high standards on ourselves to be successful? To answer this, we must first dissect the myths of being a perfectionist, what it could cost you, and what it truly means.