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The Sun
8 hours ago
- The Sun
Shocking moment mid-air fight breaks out after ‘group of female passengers refused to keep quiet when lights dimmed'
THIS is the shocking moment a wild brawl erupted onboard a flight after some passengers reportedly refused to keep quiet when the lights were dimmed. Shocking footage shows several people wrestling in the middle of an Air Asia flight from Kuala Lumpur to China. 4 4 4 The fight erupted after a father who was seated behind a row of three young women got furious when they carried on "talking loudly". He asked them to be quiet, but the female passengers reportedly refused. Tensions erupted when the dad shouted and said: "'Shut up... are you stupid? I want to sleep." Footage shows a woman in a green outfit and baseball cap leaning across the seat while repeatedly throwing punches at the man - who cowered beneath the food tray. Desperate Air Asia cabin crew in the company's distinctive red dresses can be seen wrestling with those involved in the fight. A female attendant screamed at them to sit back in their places as the scrap was finally brought under control. A woman onboard the flight who recorded the video said the fist-fight began around mid-way through the journey. She added: "We were sitting behind the row of women and listened to the quarrel. "They were chatting too loudly while the lights were turned off, and the man in front asked them to be silent because he wanted to sleep. "The mother of one of the women then joined in. The friends then went up to attack the man. There were two women fighting the male passenger." Officials at the Airport Public Security Bureau of the Sichuan Provincial Public Security Department have now launched an investigation, the Daily Mail reports. It comes after a bulky passenger wearing a "too busy doing nothing" top was dragged off the jet after demanding an aisle seat for his big frame. The entitled passenger reportedly complained there was not enough room in his window seat on the Thai Lion Air flight taking off from Bangkok. Meanwhile, a woman allegedly threatened to crash a plane in India during a row with cabin staff just days after the deadly Air India disaster. Footage showed the passenger yelling at passengers and crew on board the flight. Plus, a troublesome passenger was left bruised and shamed after starting a fight on a Frontier Airlines Flight. While two angry passengers clashed over a reclined seat while on a busy flight to Bali. 4
Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Moment mid-air fist-fight breaks out among passengers after 'group of women refused to stop talking loudly when lights dimmed'
This is the dramatic moment a mid-air brawl broke out among passengers after a group of women refused to stop making noise while the lights were dimmed. Budget airline Air Asia left departed Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday evening at 6 pm before those onboard settled down on the four-hour flight to China. But a father who was seated behind a row of three young women was furious when they carried on 'talking loudly'. He asked them to be quiet, only for them to refuse. But tensions erupted after the man reportedly called the women 'stupid' and told them to 'shut up'. Footage shows a woman in a green outfit and baseball cap leaning across the seat while repeatedly throwing punches at the man, who cowered beneath the food tray. Desperate cabin crew members can be seen wrestling with those involved in the scuffle, while emergency lights are seen flashing. A woman onboard the flight who recorded the video said the fist-fight began around mid-way through the journey. 'We were sitting behind the row of women and listened to the quarrel. They were chatting too loudly while the lights were turned off, and the man in front asked them to be silent because he wanted to sleep', she said. 'The mother of one of the women then joined in. The friends then went up to attack the man. There were two women fighting the male passenger. 'I don't remember if the man asked the hostess to stop them from talking. But the cabin crew should not have allowed the situation to escalate. But when it was happening, they took charge and settled them down.' Flight records show the Airbus A320 left the Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 6:11 pm local time bound for the Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. It landed at 10:13 pm local time. Police were waiting at the airport to question those involved in the brawl on flight D7326. Officials at the Airport Public Security Bureau of the Sichuan Provincial Public Security Department launched an investigation. It is not clear whether any arrests were made. MailOnline has approached Air Asia for comment. The mid-air brawl comes just a week after an elderly woman was filmed shouting and swearing at a family on board a plane after their toddler allegedly kicker her seat. The passenger aboard Hong Kong Express Flight UO597 last Tuesday confronted the couple who were seated behind her. Footage shows the woman yelling at the toddler's parents mid-flight, as fellow passengers turn their heads to watch the commotion. 'Your f****ing kid is kicking my chair', the woman can be heard screaming. 'Your baby is kicking my chair, motherf***er'. The father of the child can be seen arguing with the elderly passenger, while the woman's friend seated next to her is seen standing up in an attempt to diffuse the situation. Local media reported that the heated argument led the flight crew to contact Phu Quoc International Airport for assistance. Eight police officers and three senior inspectors were reportedly waiting at the airport to investigate the incident when the Airbus A320 landed.
The Star
a day ago
- Business
- The Star
Sabah urged to enforce aerobridge use
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah government must enforce the use of aerobridges at its airports, says Sabah MCA treasurer Datuk Chin Kim Hiung. He also said that direct negotiations should be initiated with airlines and federal authorities. 'Passengers at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) continue to face unacceptable conditions,' he said in a statement on Monday (July 21). He cited AirAsia's refusal to use aerobridges as a key issue, forcing travellers, including the elderly and families with young children, to walk across the open tarmac. Chin said Sabah should emulate Sarawak's enforcement of aerobridge use through discussions with AirAsia, the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) and federal-level stakeholders. He noted that although Sabah experienced significant tourism growth—reaching three million arrivals and generating RM4.88 billion in revenue last year—the conditions at KKIA still fall short of being ideal. Chin also highlighted that the cost of using an aerobridge is minimal, which is just RM85 per-use, which translates to about 25 sen per passenger, and should not be an excuse for compromising safety.
Borneo Post
a day ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sabah must prioritize passenger safety at KKIA
Chin KOTA KINABALU (July 21): Despite Sabah's strong tourism growth— three million arrivals in 2024 (exceeding targets) and RM4.88 billion in revenue — passengers at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) continue to face unacceptable conditions. However due to AirAsia not using aerobridges forces travelers, including elderly visitors and families, to endure dangerous tarmac walks during frequent thunderstorms, risking slips, falls, and lightning exposure, said Sabah MCA treasurer Dato' Chin Kim Hiung. He said aerobridge fees cost just RM85 per use (less than 25 sen per passenger). Chin urged the Sabah State Government to emulate Sarawak's enforced aerobridge usage, through direct negotiations with AirAsia, federal authorities, and Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM). 'The use of aerobridge should be enforced at all Sabah airports in the interest of passenger safety and convenience. Sabah's tourists and residents deserve safe, dignified travel. 'The Sabah State Government must act decisively — not with appeals, but with enforceable demands,' Chin added.
Daily Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Sabah's performance earns Asean honour
Published on: Monday, July 21, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jul 21, 2025 Text Size: Masidi receiving the award from Azman. Kota Kinabalu: Sabah was honoured as Malaysia's Most Outstanding State for 2024 at the prestigious Asean International Business Review (IBR) Awards held at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) Saturday night, in view of its impressive economic transformation, strategic planning, and commitment to sustainable development. The award was presented by IBR Awards Chief Judge, Datuk Seri Azman Ujang, and accepted by Sabah Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun on behalf of Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Advertisement The recognition was the result of rigorous evaluation by a panel of industry leaders, backed by comprehensive data-driven assessments by expert advisors. In his speech delivered by Masidi, Hajiji credited the State Government's long-term vision and solid policy foundation for driving Sabah's ongoing economic revival and investment momentum. 'For the past five years, we have laid the groundwork for a stronger, united Sabah, inviting the world to partner with us in harnessing our natural resources to uplift the lives of our people,' said Hajiji. Sabah, he noted, is rich in natural assets from gold, copper and silica, to palm oil, cocoa, oil and gas, hydropower, coal and a wealth of marine resources. The state's oceans not only yield some of the world's finest seafood, but also offer immense potential in thermal energy and blue economy ventures. A key milestone in Sabah's economic empowerment was the signing of the Commercial Collaboration Agreement with Petronas, granting the state greater equity and influence in its oil and gas sector. This includes 50pc equity in the Samarang field, 25pc in the Samur petrochemical project, and most recently, a 25pc stake in the USD3.1 billion floating liquefied natural gas (PFLNG 3) facility in Sipitang. Since September 2020, Sabah has secured RM17.41 billion in approved investments across 73 companies in the manufacturing sector, 52 of which are already operational, creating 3,636 jobs. From 2022 to 2024 alone, the state received new investment proposals worth RM42.3 billion, projected to generate nearly 33,000 new jobs. Hajiji also highlighted the transformative potential of the RM31 billion E-steel Enterprise Sabah project launched in June, expected to fuel innovation in green technology and catalyse economic spillovers across the state. To meet growing investor interest, the State Government has approved three new industrial parks in Kota Belud, Beaufort, and Kudat, the latter designated as a Blue Economy Industrial Park. Sabah, Hajiji stressed, is committed to remaining investor-friendly, underpinned by policies that encourage collaboration, ensure transparency, and foster a stable business climate. Enhanced air connectivity is also part of Sabah's investment strategy. 'The new Kota Kinabalu-Taipei-Fukuoka route by AirAsia is a great example of what we hope to see more of, as it supports both tourism and trade,' he added. The Blue Economy, particularly in Kudat, is seen as a future growth engine. The sector is expected to produce 491,000 metric tonnes of seafood annually valued at RM3.25 billion. Beyond fisheries, it offers opportunities in marine biotech, ocean renewable energy, maritime logistics, and blue carbon. One promising innovation is Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), with plans for a 500km coastline deployment that could eventually generate 20,000MW of clean energy, a global first in scale. On infrastructure, Hajiji revealed that RM679.85 million has been allocated this year to tackle immediate water shortages, complemented by long-term projects like the Ulu Padas hydropower dam, which will release 6,000 million litres of water daily. To support long-term growth, Sabah is also investing in its people. Nearly RM1 billion has been channelled into education and youth development initiatives between 2021 and 2024. 'Sabah's story is one of resilience, opportunity, and strategic foresight. We are open for business, ready for innovation, and committed to building a prosperous future for all,' Hajiji said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
