Kuala Lumpur: The runway at Kuching International Airport (KIA) is currently closed to facilitate the removal of a Royal Malaysian Air Force aircraft and subsequent runway clearing works, following an aircraft-related incident at 11.30 am today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd announced that a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) has been issued, and the closure is expected to continue until 3 pm today. The incident has led to the suspension of all flight operations at KIA, and passengers are being advised to check with their respective airlines for updates.

The airport operator stated in an X post that further updates will be provided once the runway is declared safe and open for flight operations by the Civil Aviation Authority Malaysia (CAAM).