AirAsia founder denies state bailout talks despite insidersโ claims
AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes met with officials from Malaysiaโs finance ministry two weeks ago to discuss potential government support for Southeast Asiaโs largest low-cost airline, according to three people with knowledge of the matter. The talks reflect growing government concerns about the financial health of the countryโs largest domestic carrier following a spike in jet fuel prices, the people said. Discussions centred on the prospect of the government backing AirAsiaโs fundraising...