Also confirmed here :
http://www.ausbt.com.au/malaysia-air...ebruary-1-2013
...MAS previousy expected to become a full operational member of oneworld in December, but a statement issued by oneworld says "while its alliance implementation programme is on track for completion in the coming weeks, its addition to oneworld is being held until the beginning of 2013 to avoid the end-of-year holiday season and for other administrative reasons."...