Question 1

How do I fill in my name for Malaysia Airlines booking?

Accepted Answer

Malaysia Airlines uses 'First & Middle Name' and 'Last Name / Surname' fields. For Malay names with Bin/Binti, place the given name in the first field and Bin/Binti plus the father's name in the surname field. For example, AHMAD FALIQ BIN HAMEDI becomes First & Middle Name: AHMAD FALIQ, Last Name: BIN HAMEDI.

Question 2

How do I fill in my name for AirAsia booking?

Accepted Answer

AirAsia uses 'Given Name' and 'Family Name / Surname' fields. The formatting follows the same logic: given names go in the first field, and the family name or patronymic goes in the surname field. For example, AHMAD FALIQ BIN HAMEDI becomes Given Name: AHMAD FALIQ, Family Name: BIN HAMEDI.

Question 3

How do I fill in my name for Batik Air booking?

Accepted Answer

Batik Air uses 'First Name' and 'Last Name' fields. For Malay names, drop Bin/Binti and place only the father's name in Last Name. For example, MOHAMMED FAZIL BIN MOHAMMED FALEEL becomes First Name: MOHAMMED FAZIL, Last Name: MOHAMMED FALEEL. Single-word names like ISKANDAR should be entered in both fields.

Question 4

How do I fill in my name for Japan Airlines or ANA booking?

Accepted Answer

Japan Airlines and ANA use three fields: 'First Name', 'Middle Name', and 'Last Name'. For Malay names with Bin/Binti, enter the first given name as First Name, remaining given names as Middle Name, and Bin/Binti plus the father's name as Last Name.

Question 5

How do I fill in my name for China Airlines booking?

Accepted Answer

China Airlines uses 'Family Name (Last Name)' and 'Given Name (First Name)'. Important: do not enter spaces or punctuation. Middle names must be combined with the given name without spaces. Single-word names should be entered in both fields.