KLIA steps up K9 patrols at peak hours after security incidents

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has intensified sniffer-dog patrols around terminal entrances and other key areas, especially during peak hours, in response to multiple security incidents at the airport. Assistant Commissioner M Ravi, the KLIA district police chief, announced that the K9 unit, which had previously been called in intermittently, would now conduct more frequent patrols at strategic locations. However, the deployment is not continuous, as the detection dogs require rest periods.

According to Ravi, the increased patrols are strategically timed to coincide with passenger traffic patterns and operational needs. The K9 unit operates outside the terminal buildings, particularly around entrance areas, where passenger traffic is most concentrated. The goal is to bolster preventive security measures and bolster public confidence in the airport's safety protocols. The heightened patrols form part of a broader effort to enhance surveillance and improve security monitoring at KLIA.