Passengers flying with Malaysia Airlines to international destinations will face new restrictions on liquids carried in their hand luggage from Monday, the airline said in a statement.

The new rules will restrict passengers to carrying liquids, gels and aerosols in containers no larger than 100 millilitres each, which must be carried in a clear plastic bag.

Baby formula or liquid food for diabetics and medicines may be taken on board separately, if provided with documents such as a doctor's prescription.

The new limits follow security guidelines issued by the International Civil Aviation Organisation after British authorities foiled an alleged plot to blow up US-bound airliners using liquid explosives smuggled aboard in August last year.