Malaysia Airports Berhad (MAB) Senior Manager in Penang, Abdul Wahab Mohd Yusoff said the flight from Singapore to Langkawi had encountered engine trouble during approach into Penang and forced to make an emergency landing at 12.30pm.
However, the plane landed safely and all passengers and crew on board were safe.
Abdul Wahab said the runway was closed for 20 minutes during which the plane was towed to the bay and reopened at 12.50pm.
"Flight MH674 departed Singapore at 11.05am and was expected to land in Penang before continuing its journey to Langkawi," he said.
Meanwhile, a passenger on the flight, Eddie O'Hara from Sydney said before the plane made an emergency landing, he heard loud noises and saw fire and thick smoke from one of the engines.
"The captain made a circular movement and attempted to land on the runway but had to abandon the move and take off before making a second attempt successfully.
"I was seated by window on the right side of the plane and could see what was happening. I did not wake up my wife who was sleeping in the next seat. There was panic and it happened so fast," he said.
He also praised the pilot for being very professional throughout the ordeal and for his ability to land the plane safely without causing any injuries to the passengers or crew.
