AirAsia and Malaysian officials discuss possible government-backed fundraising2026-10-12Three people familiar with the matter told Reuters that AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes met Malaysian finance ministry officials to discuss possible government-backed fundraising, with conditions still under discussion.Fernandes said the talks concerned aviation costs, not financial assistance, and said AirAsia had neither sought nor been offered government aid.Fernandes said he was confident AirAsia could manage its difficulties without state assistance, though the airline would not refuse help if offered.AirAsia has faced rising jet-fuel costs; the article reported that its average fuel price rose 66% in the second quarter to $183 a barrel.AirAsia reported cash and bank balances of 954 million ringgit and current liabilities of 18.4 billion ringgit as of June 30.AirAsia in talks with Malaysian government over potential funding support, sources say | Dunya News (Dunya News)AirAsia in talks with Malaysian government over funding support (ARY News)AirAsia in talks with Malaysian government over potential funding support, sources say (BusinessWorld)AirAsia in talks with Malaysian government over potential funding support (The Jakarta Post)Cổ phiếu lao dốc hơn 70%, AirAsia nói không cần giải cứu (Znews)