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New Straits Times
13 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Malaysia Airlines passenger fined for joking about bomb in carry-on bag
KUALA LUMPUR: A Vietnamese man was fined after joking that he had a bomb in his carry-on luggage upon arriving at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on Sunday. Vietnam News reported that the passenger, who was on Malaysia Airlines flight MH752 from Kuala Lumpur to Hanoi, was issued a fine of four million dong (RM162). The passenger, identified only as NCH, made the inappropriate remark while disembarking. As the cabin crew stood at the aircraft door to bid farewell to passengers, a flight attendant asked the man about a black box he was carrying. In response, he said, it was a bomb. Subsequently, the flight crew reported the incident to airport authorities, and the man was detained by immigration police for questioning. An inspection of the carry-on item revealed the box contained only a computer keyboard and a mouse. No suspicious or prohibited materials were found. The man later admitted the remark was a joke made without thinking, citing a lack of awareness of the seriousness of such comments. A representative from Noi Bai Airport's Emergency Command Unit said the case involved a joke made after the aircraft had landed, which allowed for quicker verification and resolution. "Had the joke been made by a departing passenger, the entire process would have been far more complicated. "The flight could have been delayed while all passengers and baggage underwent security re-screening, disrupting the flight schedule and overall terminal operations," the representative said. Any mention of bombs, firearms or weapons aboard an aircraft or within airport premises triggers immediate response from the flight crew, aviation security and immigration officers.
Daily Express
19 hours ago
- Daily Express
Vietnamese passenger fined for bomb joke on Malaysia Airlines flight to Hanoi
Published on: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 25, 2025 By: Malay Mail Text Size: The passenger, who was on Malaysia Airlines flight MH752 from Kuala Lumpur to Hanoi, was issued an administrative fine of VNĐ4 million (RM30). — Reuters file pic HANOI: A Vietnamese male passenger has been fined for joking that he had a bomb in his carry-on luggage after landing at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi last Sunday, according to the Northern Airports Authority, Vietnam News reported. The passenger, who was on Malaysia Airlines flight MH752 from Kuala Lumpur to Hanoi, was issued an administrative fine of VNĐ4 million (RM30). According to the authority, shortly after landing, a flight attendant standing at the aircraft door to bid farewell to passengers inquired about a black box the passenger was carrying. The passenger responded by saying it was a 'bomb.' The report said that the flight crew immediately alerted airport authorities, and the passenger was detained by immigration police at Noi Bai International Airport for questioning after disembarkation. An inspection of the rectangular black box revealed it contained a computer keyboard and a mouse, with no suspicious items or prohibited materials found. The passenger, identified as N.C.H., admitted the joke was inappropriate and stemmed from a lack of awareness. Advertisement Written reports were filed, and a record of the incident was completed. The passenger, along with his belongings, was handed over to the Northern Airports Authority, Vietnam News added. A representative from the Emergency Command Unit at Noi Bai International Airport noted that the case was resolved more swiftly because the joke was made after landing. Had the comment been made before departure, it could have caused significant delays, requiring all passengers and baggage to undergo security re-screening, disrupting the flight schedule. Authorities reminded the public that aviation security and safety are top priorities, and even jokes about bombs, firearms, or terrorism trigger immediate emergency responses. Passengers making such remarks risk fines, potential flight bans, and being held responsible for damages caused. * 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
The Star
20 hours ago
- The Star
Vietnamese passenger on flight from Kuala Lumpur to Hanoi fined for bomb joke at Noi Bai airport
The passenger's carry-on bag contained a computer keyboard and mouse, and no suspicious content or prohibited items were found. — Noi Bai International Airport authoriteis HANOI: A Vietnamese male passenger was fined for joking that he had a bomb in his carry-on luggage after landing at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi last Sunday (June 22), according to the Northern Airports Authority on Monday. The passenger, who was on Malaysia Airlines flight MH752 from Kuala Lumpur to Hanoi on June 22, was issued an administrative fine of VNĐ4 million (US$157). According to the authority, shortly after landing, as the flight attendant stood at the aircraft door to bid farewell to passengers, she inquired about a black box carried by the passenger. The passenger responded by saying it was a 'bomb'. The flight crew immediately reported the incident to the relevant airport authorities. Upon disembarkation, the passenger was detained by the immigration police at Noi Bai International Airport for questioning. An inspection of the rectangular black box revealed that it contained a computer keyboard and a mouse. No suspicious items or prohibited materials were found. The passenger, identified as N.C.H, admitted that his inappropriate joke stemmed from a lack of awareness. All relevant parties provided written reports and completed a record of the incident. The passenger, along with his luggage and belongings, was handed over to the Northern Airports Authority. According to a representative of the Emergency Command Unit at Noi Bai International Airport, this case involved a joke made after the aircraft had landed, which allowed for quicker verification and resolution. Had the joke been made by a departing passenger, the entire process would have been far more complicated. The flight could have been delayed while all passengers and baggage underwent security re-screening, disrupting the flight schedule and overall terminal operations. Aviation security and safety are always top priorities for aviation authorities. Even a single joke can have serious consequences, affecting hundreds of passengers and forcing the offender to pay a heavy price in terms of time, money, inconvenience, and even a potential flight ban. In any situation, whether a threat is real or false, the aviation sector treats it seriously. Any mention of bombs, firearms, weapons, or terrorism triggers an immediate emergency response involving the flight crew, airport security, and immigration police. All procedures are carried out thoroughly and precisely to ensure absolute safety, which can cause delays and incur significant additional costs. Anyone who spreads false information about bombs or weapons can incite panic, disrupt public order, and must take full responsibility. In addition to administrative penalties, they may also be liable for compensation if damages are caused. Authorities strongly advise passengers not to make jokes about bombs, terrorism, or weapons anywhere within the airport or on board aircraft. They are also reminded not to carry or pack replica weapons or explosive devices in their luggage. Passengers should fully cooperate with airport staff during screening and interviews, and remind companions, especially children, never to joke about such sensitive matters. — Vietnam News/ANN
