Flights stopped because of haze

Flights stopped because of haze

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia Airlines System called off yesterday more than 10 local flights within the eastern Sabah state on Borneo after heavy rain and thick haze impaired visibility.

The national carrier told Bernama news agency it had also put on hold six flights late Thursday when visibility dropped to below two kilometers.

It apologized to about 900 passengers who were affected, saying the cancellations were unavoidable to ensure their safety.

All flights would resume once the weather improved, the airline said.

Meanwhile, the haze engulfing Kuala Lumpur worsened despite a cloud-seeding exercise to induce rain.