Security upgrade at Penang airport...a minor change

Just a minor changes to the arriving guests....don't be panic of the new arrangements :)

In a move to further tighten security at the Penang International Airport in Bayan Lepas, the authorities have put up a glass partition between the domestic and international lounges to segregate the movement of air travellers.

Work on the glass partition was completed recently.

Penang Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad airport manager Abdul Wahab Mohd Yusof said the move to have the glass partition was to also ensure easier and speedy screening, and faster movement of passengers for their domestic or international flights.

Previously, both the domestic and international passengers shared a common lounge as well as security check- point.

He said Gate 8 and Gate 10 are now strictly used for international flights while others are for domestic and connection flights.

“The new security arrangement is part of the airport extension plan,” he said.

Abdul Wahab said Penang airport was recently declared as the safest in the country by police following measures to upgrade its security.

“We are constantly looking at ensuring and maintaining high security in view of the global threats against the aviation industry,” he said.

Abdul Wahab said with the increase in flight routes in view of the “open skies” policy among Asian nations, there was a need to ensure that security was also beefed up.

TheStar