KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 23): Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) said the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (ISGIA) in Turkey, which it owns, experienced explosions in the wee hours this morning, injuring two airline employees.

In a statement by the airport operator today, the explosion occurred at 2.10am Turkish time at the tarmac area of the airport.

It said the police are checking and securing the airport area, while the Aviation Security Council has also been alerted on the situation.

The Turkish government has also stepped up security within the vicinity of the airport, which includes helicopter surveillance.

"We are working very closely with the Turkish Government and our counterparts to facilitate the investigation, and we await their official report on it," said ISGIA executive director Datuk Azmi Murad.

The airport resumed normal operations at around 4am Turkish time.

At 3.46pm, MAHB shares were down 11 sen or 2% at RM5.49, giving it a market capitalisation of RM9.29 billion.

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