Malaysia Airlines has announced tennis star Nick Kyrgios as its new ambassador.

The 19 year old, who was born in Australia to a Greek father and Malaysian mother, said 'While I was born and brought up in Australia, I'm really proud of my family culture and very close to my Malaysian family. I've flown with Malaysia Airlines to visit them since I was a boy and my mum and extended family have always associated the airline with home. I feel privileged to become a friend of the airline - it will enable me to keep that important link with my family culture'.