Malaysia Airlines flight MH386 was forced to turn back to KLIA on Tuesday (Aug 20) night due to a cabin pressure issue.

 

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH386 is suspected to have experienced a 'cabin pressure issue' during its flight to Shanghai after taking off from Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday at 9.14pm.

Malaysia Airlines plane faced pressure problem in the cabin, broke back to KLIA

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH386 is suspected to have experienced a 'cabin pressure issue' during its flight to Shanghai after taking off from Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday at 9.14pm.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines Flight MH386 is suspected to have experienced a 'cabin pressure issue' during the flight to Shanghai after departing from Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday at 9.14pm.

According to data from Flight Radar, the Airbus A330-300 aircraft with registration 9M-MTG declared a general emergency shortly after taking off from Kuala Lumpur.

The flight coded 7700 and began a descent to 10,000 feet indicating a possible cabin pressurization problem.

The plane reportedly landed safely at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) after 70 minutes in the air.

JUST ON AUGUST 19, 2024

A Malaysia Airlines flight bound for Kuala Lumpur has diverted to Alice Springs after a "technical issue" with the engines.

The airline confirmed Flight MH128, which departed Melbourne about 11.20pm yesterday, landed just hours later in Alice Springs.

The Airbus A330-323 landed about 4.35am today NT time.

The flight was bound for Kuala Lumpar from Melbourne (Getty)

"Malaysia Airlines confirms that flight MH128 on 19 August 2024, from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur, diverted to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) due to a technical issue. The aircraft landed safely at 4.35am local time," it said in a statement .

"The airline is actively working to rebook passengers on new flights, while also arranging accommodation and reimbursements for meal expenses where applicable."

It made diverted to Alice Springs this morning. (9News)

Airport Development Group (ADG), which manages Alice Springs Airport, confirmed the diversion was due to engine issues.

"We are pleased to report that all passengers are safe, and we commend the swift and coordinated response of our team, the airline, and emergency services," Rob Porter, executive general manager – airports said.

"A smaller number of passengers will stay overnight in Alice Springs and will be flown out on domestic flights tomorrow".