Former Malindo Air Employees Share Heartbreaking Sign Off Photos Following Retrenchment

The aviation industry is among one of the industries affected very badly due to the virus and more companies are expected to downsize soon.

On social media, the news came as a surprise for some Malindo employees and many of them shared their last memories serving the company.

Besides photos, some even penned heartfelt messages about their career journey and netizens who sympathised with their plight left encouraging messages for them.

According to reports, Malindo will retrench a total of 9,000 staff members out of 10,000 and will also reduce the amount of aircrafts.

Here are what some of the former employees are saying following the news:

2000 Malindo staff signing off with farewell wishes on medsoc. It is a loss of livelihood: the ability to support ourselves and often our families.This must be incredibly difficult for you guys. Stay strong @malindoair. We're all in this together #sad #malindo #COVID pic.twitter.com/8owYTuO95y

— Mohd Nizham ?? (@AmNizham) November 1, 2020

I will miss you all. May we work together again in the future! Malindo. pic.twitter.com/khfhMYdfr1

— Sean Ding (@SeanDingg) October 31, 2020

Malindo Air retrenching their manpower from 10,000 staff to 3,000 staff. And now, they're retrenching another 2,000 staff. And only need 1,000 manpower to survive.Aviation industry is in danger. I feel so sorry for them.

— Izzat Azwar (@IZZTAZWAR) October 31, 2020

it was good while it lasted. Thank you Malindo for the great memories. M08626 officially signing off ?✈️ pic.twitter.com/n5q2hKCEuW

— ???? (@ZafirahRazwina) October 31, 2020

Honestly being part of HR team, the saddest thing happened is when your company have to reduce staff in order to survive & stay afloat. It is totally heartbreaking ?Dari semalam menangis bila scroll IG, FB, twitter tgk ramai yang signing off from Malindo. ?

— Syahirah (@_syeramalik) October 31, 2020

Finally, after a whole day of waiting, at1614 an official email came in marking the end of my journey in Malindo Air ✈️?Thank you Malindo for the memorable memories. Never in million years I thought of leaving aviation this soon.

— Amiera Norazmi (@AmieraNrzmi) October 31, 2020

30th October 2020. Thank you Malindo Air for the best memories. Being the only Punjabi female in aircraft engineering in Malaysia, so close to getting my license. It meant alot. 5 years 4 months were wonderful. Also being pregnant to the challenging breastfeeding journey. Haha. pic.twitter.com/zC20XUM3Ao

— hasvinkaurgill ツ (@mrs_ssd) October 31, 2020

I’ve said my goodbye to this beasty. There was never a day i wasn’t happy to be around you. I have accepted the fate and i know this is not anyone’s fault. Aviation industry is just very sick:(It was a pleasure team,it was an honor Malindo.Irriana Azreen signing out. pic.twitter.com/A5hy5Ao2Fn

— Samara (@irriananana) October 30, 2020

Last Day. M0185* signing out?12 June 2014 - 31 Oct 2020. Thanks #Malindo ❤️ pic.twitter.com/QnHhtSqYrs

— ahmOi (@dan_senget) October 31, 2020

The end of the chapter. Thank you Malindo for all the memories. Dari zaman trainee then masuk kerja. Never ever imagined this day would come, but Allah’s plan is always beautiful than our desire. Stay strong, dear self.Khairun Nasuha signing off pic.twitter.com/0DKBR1upf8

— Khairun Nasuha (@nasuhajamil) October 31, 2020

journey aku kat malindo ni cantik je. dari tech bodoh boleh smpai tahap boleh merasa signing even just for 10 months. takpernah aku rasa macam nak give up. myb my journey in OD ends here, but this is not the end of my journey in this industry.31/11/20m05772 signing off. pic.twitter.com/S8iR2MqM69

— • (@ainizainul) October 30, 2020

Today mark my last day with Malindo. Would like to thank you for all the guidance, teachings and supports that you have given throughout this wonderful journey. Hope we can work together in the coming future (if lucky). Thank you once again.Signing offAnthony Frank#malindo pic.twitter.com/WQNf81DeJV

— Anthony Frank (@anthonyfrank91) October 31, 2020

Pray for all aviation industryThanks malindo“Cabin crew,disarmed all doors and cross check”Natrah Zainal,Signed off? pic.twitter.com/XfWCWFb0un

— NZ (@ZainalNatt) October 31, 2020

Gonna miss the Malindo OD red team in KTE sayonara and good luck. Been a pleasure serving our airport with 5 years great smile. Global effect of COVID-19 change our airport landscape. Be strong and stay safe all OD team. You will always be in our memories. pic.twitter.com/uC2qOiiQpn

— norazrilroselan (@norazrilroselan) October 31, 2020

Stay strong Malindo Team.Signing off -Anis Illiyiin- pic.twitter.com/h2XoN6jclF

— Anslyiin (@anslyiin) October 31, 2020

It is sad to see you all leave. The office won’t be the same without you all guys. Best wishes on your new endeavors. Malindo Air CM SZB OD pic.twitter.com/jrNUVmDELt

— Zack769 (@ahmad_zakwan) October 29, 2020

Just 15 minutes before his birthday, my brother received an email from Malindo Air. One simple word that he will never forget. RETRENCHMENT.(Sorry for the long thread) pic.twitter.com/EGXQq2n03t

— Alia (@AliaRazmy) November 1, 2020

It's a pain in the heart to see all the tweets and updates from the Malindo crews saying they are signing off. Stay strong you guys.May Allah ease your journey. Verily Allah SWT is our Provider and Sustainer. Don't lose hope!#MalindoAir #Retrenchment #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/CWEVGDmheY

— Inche Faris (@IncheFaris) November 1, 2020

Retrenchment day pic.twitter.com/r9AjHGMWWY

— zhafri zamil (@zhafrizamil) October 30, 2020

It wasn’t an easy journey throughout this 5 years .Ladies &Gentlemen, I’m Adeline , your crew in charge for today’s flight ✈️ TQ for flying with us , we hope to see you next time . ICC, Adeline ,all door disarm and cross check . Officially sign off now ??‍♀️ #malindo #malindoair pic.twitter.com/Ij3Y3CPGWz

— Adeline (@AdelineKeong) November 1, 2020

So touching when see all the tweet Malindo Air signing off.Take care and stay safe ODTeam ?? pic.twitter.com/WTuOJJCicH

— ayeeppp ??? (@ayeeppp3) October 31, 2020

Only just a memorize ✈️ 2years 2month #malindoair pic.twitter.com/1HmncB4ena

— Muhammad Amirul (@ashrafrilek) November 1, 2020

We hope that there will be a rainbow at the end of this storm soon for the employees and everyone affected by the pandemic. The government should also set up some sort of programme or assistance to those were recently retrenched.