MCA calls for urgent safety review after two fatal falls at KLIA T2

 

MCA has called for an urgent review of airport safety measures following two fatal incidents at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA T2), where two foreign nationals died in separate falls on the same day.

In a statement, the party’s Tourism Bureau chief Lawrence Chiew Kai Heng expressed deep sorrow over the incidents and extended condolences to the victims’ families.

“These incidents are profoundly distressing and must be treated with the utmost seriousness, particularly as they occurred twice on the same day and at the same airport,” he said.

The back-to-back tragedies have raised concerns over safety features in high-risk areas of the airport, including elevated public spaces. Authorities have yet to release full details of the incidents, but investigations are ongoing.

Chiew urged airport operators and relevant authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent review of existing safety infrastructure.

“Immediate steps must be taken to enhance physical safeguards, including barriers, surveillance systems and preventive design features,” he emphasised.

He also called for improvements to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for frontline personnel, stressing the importance of clear protocols and rapid response mechanisms.

“Consistent enforcement and proper training are critical to ensuring risks are identified and addressed before tragedies occur,” he added.

KLIA T2 is one of Malaysia’s busiest aviation hubs, serving millions of passengers annually as both a primary entry point and a regional transit centre. Incidents at such facilities, Chiew stressed, could have wider implications for public confidence.

“Airports are the gateway to Malaysia. Beyond efficiency and convenience, travellers must feel assured of their personal safety and security at all times,” he remarked.

He warned that failure to address safety concerns decisively could undermine confidence in Malaysia’s aviation sector and affect its tourism reputation.

Chiew also urged authorities to communicate clearly with the public as investigations continue, balancing transparency with sensitivity towards the victims’ families.

“Timely updates will help manage speculation while reinforcing public trust,” he said.

Chiew went on to call for a comprehensive safety audit across all airports nationwide, emphasising the need for preventive measures rather than reactive responses.

“The safety of every traveller must remain paramount. We owe it to both Malaysians and our international guests to ensure that our airports are not only efficient, but also secure and reassuring environments for all,” he said. ‒  Focus Malaysia