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Hype Malaysia
12 hours ago
- Hype Malaysia
Malaysia Airlines Passenger Fined RM650 For Making Bomb Joke After Landing In Hanoi
If there's one thing you should never joke about on a flight, or even at the airport, for that matter, it's a bomb threat. Security will take it seriously, and for good reason. A couple of years ago, a Malaysia Airlines flight was forced to turn back after a passenger became aggressive and made an alleged bomb threat while in the air. Thankfully, he was arrested for his actions and passengers were reportedly compensated by being transferred to the next available flight. Unfortunately, another Malaysia Airlines passenger has made headlines for thinking it was a good idea to joke about carrying explosives during a recent flight to Hanoi. Here's what happened: The Vietnamese man boarded Malaysia Airlines flight MH752 from Kuala Lumpur to Hanoi. Shortly after landing, while a flight attendant was bidding farewell to passengers disembarking the aircraft, she asked the man about the long black carry-on bag he was carrying. In response, he joked that it was a bomb, prompting an immediate emergency response. The flight attendant alerted security at Noi Bai International Airport, and the passenger was swiftly detained by immigration officers for questioning by multiple agencies, including Malaysia Airlines representatives, emergency command centre officers, and Vietnam Airport Ground Services staff. Naturally, the bag was thoroughly inspected, revealing nothing more than a computer keyboard and a mouse. The passenger admitted that the bomb remark was intended as a joke, claiming he was unaware of the seriousness of making such comments. Earlier this week, Noi Bai International Airport issued a statement confirming that the passenger had been issued an administrative fine of VNĐ4 million (approximately RM650). 'Had the joke been made by a departing passenger, the entire process would have been far more complicated,' the Emergency Command Unit told reporters. Thankfully, the bomb threat turned out to be an ill-judged joke. However, let this serve as a reminder that making jokes about weapons or explosives in airports or on aircraft is strictly prohibited. Such remarks can trigger immediate security responses and cause unnecessary panic among staff and passengers. Sources: TheStar, NST, Facebook What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Rakyat Post
13 hours ago
- Rakyat Post
Malaysia Airlines Passenger Fined RM650 For Bomb Joke At Hanoi Airport
Subscribe to our FREE A Vietnamese man was fined VND 4 million (RM650) after making a bomb joke to Malaysia Airlines staff at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi recently. The incident occurred when the passenger disembarked from Malaysia Airlines flight MH752 from Kuala Lumpur on 22 June. When a flight attendant asked about the black case he was carrying, the man responded with a single word: 'Bomb.' The remark immediately triggered the airport's full security protocol. The passenger was escorted off the aircraft and detained for questioning by multiple agencies, including immigration police, aviation security, airport police, emergency command centre officers, Malaysia Airlines representatives, and Vietnam Airport Ground Services staff. A thorough inspection of the passenger's luggage and person was conducted – the black case in question was found to contain a computer keyboard and mouse. No dangerous or prohibited items were discovered. Passenger Apologises, Pays Fine The passenger later acknowledged that his comment was an ill-conceived joke made out of ignorance, issued an apology to the authorities and was subsequently fined. Following the incident, Noi Bai International Airport released a public statement on Facebook, emphasising that jokes about bombs, explosives, or weapons are strictly prohibited in airports and on aircraft. The airport noted that such remarks trigger emergency response measures, can cause fear and panic among passengers, and result in unnecessary delays. Officials urged passengers to cooperate with aviation staff during inspections and to educate family members, particularly children, about avoiding jokes related to sensitive security topics. 'Anyone who violates these rules will be held fully accountable for the consequences,' the airport stated. Security protocols at international airports are taken seriously, with even seemingly harmless jokes carrying significant consequences. Parts of this story have been sourced from Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
