HOAX THREAT SUSPECT HANDED OVER TO POLICE

SEPANG – An individual who triggered a hoax bomb threat involving a local departure flight at KL International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 was detained and handed over to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for further action.

The incident was first reported at 1732hrs, 2 December 2025, shortly before the scheduled flight departure. The Aviation Security team activated the required response protocols, secured the area and coordinated with the relevant authorities. All passengers remained safe throughout the process. The flight later departed with the remaining passengers at 1919hrs.

Aviation Security, together with PDRM and the bomb disposal unit, completed detailed assessment of the scene. Authorities declared stand down at 2058hrs, confirming that the situation was safe and the incident was a hoax.

Airport operations continued without disruption. Malaysia Airports reminds all travellers that making false threats is a serious offence under Malaysian law.