Malaysia

KL-bound MAS flight forced into emergency landing in Hyderabad, says report

Flight MH199 is reported to have been carrying 138 passengers.

Updated 2 years ago · Published on 20 Jun 2024 2:39PM

KL-bound MAS flight forced into emergency landing in Hyderabad, says report — A video of flight MH199 with the engine on fire has been posted online by one of the passengers. – June 20, 2024.

A MALAYSIA Airlines flight bound for Kuala Lumpur from the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in India was forced to make an emergency landing after one of its engines caught fire mid-air, the Times of India reports.

It was reported that flight MH199, carrying 138 passengers, took off at 12.45am but returned to the Hyderabad airport because of technical reasons. The flight was initially scheduled to take off at 12.15am.

A viral video of the plane with the engine on fire was posted online by one of the passengers. Passengers are said to be stranded at the airport as the plane is still on the ground.

MAS has yet to issue a statement on the incident. – June 20, 2024.

Spotlight

Malaysia

Anwar: Children’s smiles, dreams are Malaysia’s future (video)

Heritage

Penang first state to recognise Hungry Ghost Festival, cemeteries as heritage

Malaysia

Child malnutrition needs urgent action, says Charles Santiago

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Zahid: Umno, BN favour earlier GE16

World

Trump floats renaming Strait Of Hormuz ‘Trump Strait’ amid Iran conflict

Malaysia

Weak earthquake measuring 3.4 magnitude detected in Keningau

Malaysia

Stepfather held over alleged rape, sexual assault of 13-year-old in Besut

Malaysia

Toying with danger: Police tracking owner of MPV

You may be interested

Malaysia

UMNO steps up engagement with PAS as Asyraf Wajdi attends muktamar

Malaysia

Court of Appeal halts bankruptcy threat against Najiib and son over RM1.73 billion tax bill

Malaysia

UMNO’s future in Unity Government hangs on PAU decision

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Negeri gives PH ADUNs, coordinators 30 days to repay outstanding allocations

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

DEEP is not for punishing top civil servants, says Chief Secretary

Malaysia

Guan Eng calls for action against Zahid for overspent allocations

By Ian McIntyre

Malaysia

Malaysians held abroad help crack cross-border drug networks - Home Minister

Malaysia

Former Tabung Haji COO’s charges put off after hospital admission

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir