KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry and the Finance Ministry are still holding discussions with AirAsia Group Bhd, said Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah.

However, he declined to provide details on the talks between the government and the low-cost carrier.

"I think it's still at the discussion level, so I cannot say anything about it yet," he told Business Times on the sidelines of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines' (AAPA) 70th Assembly of Presidents here.

When asked whether the talks included a financing package or government underwriting of loans, Hasbi said it is still being discussed.