By The Straits Times | Created at 2026-08-15 07:32:06 | Updated at 2026-08-15 08:27:02
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PETALING JAYA – All flights to and from the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang are currently on hold until further notice, says the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia.
This comes after a Kamov Ka-32S helicopter was involved in a fire incident there on Aug 15.
“The runway is currently closed. Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines,” it said in a statement.
It added that the incident earlier on Aug 15 occurred at approximately 12.28pm while the helicopter was undergoing an engine ground run as part of maintenance activities.
“The incident will be investigated by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of the Transport Ministry in accordance with Part XXVI of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2016,” it said. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
