2024-05-02: Malaysian weather authorities are warning that the ash cloud from the Indonesian Ruang volcano could move towards the airspace of the island of Borneo. This could lead to restrictions at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Tawau Airport (TWU). According to current forecasts, the smoke cloud will remain in the area of these airports until Sunday (5 May).
Further air traffic disruptions are possible. Passengers travelling via the affected airport are advised to contact their airline or tour operator about the current flight status in advance to their journey to the airport.