Hundreds stranded by Langkawi runway closure


Shades of grey: Visibility is a challenge at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport due to the haze. — Bernama

GEORGE TOWN: Hundreds of tourists and locals were stranded after 13 departure flights were cancelled at the Langkawi International Airport in Kedah.

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), which revealed this in a statement, said the runway in Langkawi was closed for three hours and 15 minutes as visibility was only 500m at 8.25am yesterday.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Environment , haze , MAHB , DOE , API , Langkawi

   

Next In Nation

Saudi Crown Prince plans to visit Malaysia by year-end, says Anwar
Ex-civil servant arrested by MACC in Malay Reserve Land fraud
Sixty-year-old Sien Yeh Koon temple destroyed in fire
KKB polls: EC issues 188 postal ballots to eligible voters
PM meets Pakistani counterpart, Turkiye Foreign Minister
Order for Bung Moktar, wife to answer graft charges contrary to evidence, High Court rules
Human skeletal remains found at Gemas oil palm plantation
KKB polls: Anwar wants Pakatan campaigners to convey unity govt's achievements
Allegations of paedophilia at Tumpat MRSM classified as slander, say police
KKB polls: Fahmi highlights missing PAS support despite third day into campaign

Others Also Read