KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): The National Cyber Security Agency (Nacsa) and Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) in a joint release on Tuesday confirmed that the Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s (KLIA) computer systems were attacked on March 23, but assured that its operations are not affected.

A comprehensive investigation was immediately launched to assess the nature and extent of the incident. The relevant authorities were also swiftly notified, including the Civil Aviation Authority Malaysia (CAAM).

Nacsa chief executive Ir Dr Megat Zulhairy Megat Tajuddin said the agency has been closely monitoring the cyber security threat since MAHB detected the breach and reported it on March 23. 

MAHB managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani assured stakeholders that airport operations remain the company’s primary focus. 

“We are working with our airport partners to ensure that flight operations and passenger processing continue to operate normally,” he said. 

“Ensuring the safety, security, and integrity of airport systems remains the highest priority at this time. Technical and operational teams are actively monitoring the situation and implementing necessary measures to safeguard the infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted passenger experience,” Izani added.

The statement came after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday revealed that he refused to pay a US$10 million (RM44.39 million) ransom to hackers who attacked MAHB’s digital system.

Anwar was speaking at the 218th Police Day celebration at the Police Training Centre. 

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