No ‘Turbulence’ At KLIA, SZB During 47th ASEAN Summit – MAHB
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 30 (Bernama) – All arrival and departure movements for the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits were carried out smoothly across both terminals of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), in a statement today, said more than 9,300 flight movements and 1.4 million passenger movements were recorded during the eight-day summit travel period from Oct 22 to 29.
A total of 60 special and chartered flights were also handled through the Bunga Raya Complex (BRC) at KLIA and SZB’s business aviation terminal, coordinated with precise scheduling, secure handling, and minimal impact on regular passenger operations.
“A core planning team of about 70 officers from 24 units, comprising airport operations, aviation authorities, and related government ministries and agencies, oversaw months of preparation covering logistics, ground handling, and emergency readiness, supported by hundreds more personnel deployed across the terminals during the summit period,” the statement said.
MAHB said preparations involving emergency communication, evacuation procedures and compliance measures to ensure full readiness were carried out months ahead of the event.
It added that in the final week of October, the Airport Crisis Management Team (ACMT) was activated to provide real-time operational oversight and coordination with key agencies to ensure safe, efficient and uninterrupted facilitation of high-security movements.
“Building on this momentum, the seamless management of ASEAN Summit operations demonstrates the strength of Malaysia’s aviation ecosystem and the nation’s readiness to host major international events safely and efficiently,” it said.
The 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, hosted by Malaysia, gathered leaders from 11 ASEAN member states and dialogue partners including China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, and the United States.
The three-day regional meeting was held under Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship 2025 themed “Inclusivity and Sustainability”.
-- BERNAMA
