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• Julie Zhu, Rozanna Latiff
Malaysia is considering how to support AirAsia without putting public funds at risk, former transport minister Anthony Loke said. Loke, who resigned this week, said the government would not simply inject money into the privately owned airline, leaving the form of any assistance unresolved.
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Malaysia is considering how to support AirAsia without putting public funds at risk, former transport minister Anthony Loke said. Loke, who resigned this week, said the government would not simply inject money into the privately owned airline, leaving the form of any assistance unresolved.
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