First-ever ACI APEX Review in Malaysia for Security Enhancement

The Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Excellence (APEX) review programme in Security was successfully conducted at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) from 1 to 5 July 2024, hosted by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB). 

It was the first ever APEX review conducted in Malaysia. 

Representing ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, Mr. Gary Leung, Senior Manager, Security and Facilitation, was part of the review team to share insights and offer recommendations to help Malaysia’s second busiest airport enhance security compliance and efficiency.

Other team members and observers consisted security experts from Hong Kong International Airport, Muscat International Airport, Queen Alia International Airport, Changi Airport, Velana Internatianal Airport and European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC).

Launched in 2017, APEX in Security is a peer-to-peer assessment that aims to help airports improve compliance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and increase adoption of international best practices. Over 40 APEX in Security reviews have already been conducted globally so far. 

To conduct an APEX review in Security at your airport or would like to be a voluntary security assessor, please contact Mr. Gary Leung at gary@aci-asiapac.aero.