In-line baggage screening at KKIA in Nov
Published on: Thursday, February 16, 2017
Kota Kinabalu: The in-line baggage screening system at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) is expected to be implemented in November.Malaysia Aiports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) Chairman Tan Sri Dr Wan Abdul Aziz Wan Abdullah said efforts in preparing the system would be carried out in the near future. He said the system was part of the MAHB plans and commitment in providing facilities and passenger comfort, reducing congestion at the registration counter and creating a better passenger channel at the departure hall.
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"KKIA is the second busiest airport after KLIA (KL International Airport). MAHB will give full commitment in boosting the capacity and turn KKIA into a hub for flights in this region," he told reporters after a briefing session on the future development of KKIA, here, Wednesday.Also present was Sabah Minister for Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Masidi Manjun. Commenting further, Wan Abdul Aziz said the MAHB would also restructure the immigration counters at the KKIA besides increasing the number of passenger entry viaducts next year.In addition, he said the MAHB was also committed to cater for 18 million passengers annually until 2035 compared with nine million annually at the airport.
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