Police chopper crash-lands near Sungai Pulai jetty, all safe
It is understood that the crew were participating in the Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand-Singapore Maritime Operation (MITSATOM) 2025 training exercise.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) confirmed the incident, which involved an AS355N helicopter that had departed from the Tanjung Kupang police station at 9.51am.
All five occupants, including the pilot, were rescued by the Marine Police Force and transported to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) jetty.
They are currently receiving treatment at Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Baru.
An investigation has been launched by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau under the Transport Ministry, in accordance with Part XXVI of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2016.
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