The government has dismissed claims that Malaysia Airlines' acquisition of Boeing aircraft was due to US pressure, emphasising that the deal is part of a long-term plan to renew and expand the national carrier's fleet. <br /><br />Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia Aviation Group's (MAG) aircraft purchase is valued at US$19bil and aims to replace ageing B737-800 planes that have been in operation for an average of 14 years.<br /><br />Read more at https://tinyurl.com/3dwtyebv<br /><br />WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news<br />SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar<br />LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline
