Originally Posted by
teemuflyer
Just wondering why MH has the rule that all electronics, including cell phones, e-readers, and the like, must be turned off during takeoff and landing? As far as I can tell, no other airline I flown around the world has this rule, only that larger electronics, such as laptops must be shut down, while the smaller devices must be placed in airplane mode.
No other airline in the world? Have you flown anywhere lately?
As
Ashkale said it is due to the Malaysian Civil Aviation Authorities' ruling as it applies to Air Asia and Malindo Airlines too.
CX/KA also has this ruling. As does SQ.