SEPANG, Nov. 14 -- Core airport functions including passenger processing, terminal movement and key systems such as the Aerotrain and baggage handling system were not affected after a water leakage incident at KLIA Terminal 1 this afternoon, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) said.

In a statement today, MAHB said the incident occurred at 4.14pm following exceptionally heavy rainfall that coincided with a severe thunderstorm warning issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department.

"Water in the affected sections was cleared within one and a half hours, and check-in counters K and L have reopened after critical systems in the area were assessed and deemed safe for use," it said.

Airport teams were deployed immediately to secure the ...