JOINT STATEMENT BY NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY AGENCY (NACSA) AND MALAYSIA AIRPORTS

SEPANG - A cybersecurity threat affecting certain computer systems at KL International Airport (KLIA) was detected by Malaysia Airports on 23 March 2025. 

A comprehensive investigation was immediately launched to assess the nature and extent of the incident. The relevant authorities were also swiftly notified, including NACSA and the Civil Aviation Authority Malaysia (CAAM). 

Ir. Dr. Megat Zuhairy Megat Tajuddin , Chief Executive, NACSA said, “We have been following the developments closely since receiving Malaysia Airports’ report on 23 March. We understand that the operations at KLIA are not impacted, and will continue to monitor the situation and support Malaysia Airports.” 

Dato’ Mohd Izani Ghani, Managing Director, Malaysia Airports said, “Malaysia Airports assures all stakeholders that maintaining airport operations remains our focus. We are working with our airport partners to ensure that flight operations and passenger processing continue to operate normally.”

Ensuring the safety, security, and integrity of airport systems remains the highest priority at this time. Technical and operational teams are actively monitoring the situation and implementing necessary measures to safeguard the infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted passenger experience.