MAHB managing director Izani Ghani said the deployment of the K9 unit will cover passenger-facing areas to enable early detection of prohibited items and potential security threats linked to targeted flights, and extended to baggage handling and sorting areas. (KLIA pics)PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd will deploy K9 patrol units inside KLIA terminals on Oct 26, amid heightened scrutiny over recent transnational drug smuggling cases orginating from the airport.

MAHB managing director Izani Ghani said the deployment will cover passenger-facing areas such as the departure hall, arrival hall, and customs inspection, enabling early detection of prohibited items and potential security threats linked to targeted flights.