The low-cost airline said the flight landed safely at Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s Terminal 2 at 10.22pm.

It said the aircraft had undergone all required maintenance checks before departure, including routine 36-hour inspections involving both visual and physical assessments, and had met all preflight safety requirements.

“AirAsia’s engineering team conducted a thorough inspection upon landing to ensure the affected panel was safe and properly secured,” Bernama reported the airline as saying in a statement.

AirAsia Malaysia general manager Fareh Mazputra said the cabin crew responded promptly during the incident, in accordance with established safety procedures, and ensured that passengers seated beneath the affected panel were attended to and comfortably relocated.

“We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank our guests for their understanding, as safety remains our absolute priority in every aspect of our operations,” he said.