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Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Borneo Post
Temporary road closures for Bintulu-Jepak Bridge launch ceremony tomorrow evening
An impressive display of bridge lighting captured by Bintulu Info Facebook page during the rehearsal earlier. – Photo via Facebook/Bintulu Info BINTULU (July 22): Several roads near the newly completed Bintulu-Jepak Bridge across the Kuala Kemena will be temporarily closed on July 23 from 6pm to 11pm, in conjunction with the bridge's official opening ceremony. Bintulu District Police chief Supt Nixon Joshua Ali said the closures are necessary to facilitate the event, which will include a ceremonial launch and fireworks display on the bridge. He said traffic control will be managed by on-duty traffic police officers, and the affected roads are expected to reopen once the ceremony concludes. 'The public is advised to be cautious and plan their journeys accordingly during the event. 'If you must travel through affected areas, please obey all traffic signage and instructions issued by our officers,' he said in a statement. Nixon also reminded the public that flying drones without approval is strictly prohibited. All drone operations must be authorised in advance by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). 'To ensure the event runs smoothly, a total of 115 police personnel, comprising 19 senior officers and 96 lower-ranking members, will be deployed and on standby throughout the ceremony,' said Nixon. Those attending the event are urged to comply with all traffic regulations and event protocols. 'Full cooperation with officers and personnel on duty is essential to ensure the success and safety of the ceremony,' he said. For further inquiries, the public can contact the Bintulu District Police Headquarters operations room at 086-318304 or the IPD Bintulu Traffic Police Station at 086-338575. bintulu-jepak bridge lead road closure
Borneo Post
14-07-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
Speculation over 'stealth bomber' sighting in Saratok debunked
The photo, which was posted on Reddit, has since sparked plenty of speculation online. SARATOK (July 14): A photo posted on the r/Malaysia subreddit has stirred speculation over what appears to be a sighting of a Northrop B-2 Spirit stealth bomber flying over Saratok. Reddit user 'Anubiroz' , who posted the image, claimed that it was taken by the user's friend in the afternoon, showing a shape that resembles the American stealth bomber aircraft. The Reddit user then questioned whether the shape resembled a kite or a stealth plane, adding that, according to the user's friend, the object made a 'swish' sound. However, several news outlets have since debunked the claim, citing the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), which confirmed that there was no record of any flight activity resembling a stealth bomber in the area. Some commenters suggested that the object was likely a miniature remote-controlled (RC) model of the stealth bomber. A military source, when contacted by The Borneo Post, also expressed skepticism after examining the photo. 'Logically, given that altitude, it doesn't make sense to clearly see such a large aircraft – you can even see the trees in the picture,' the source said. The Northrop B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, operated by the United States Air Force, is a long-range stealth aircraft capable of deploying conventional and nuclear weapons while evading radar detection. Operational since the 1990s, the bomber was recently used in precision strikes on Iran in 2025. debunked lead Reddit Saratok stealth bomber
New Straits Times
13-07-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Photo of 'B-2' over Saratok sparks speculation, but CAAM says no such flight
KUALA LUMPUR: There is no record of any flight resembling a stealth bomber over Saratok, Sarawak, following viral claims of a sighting, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) said. Its chief executive officer Datuk Captain Norazman Mahmud said no application or clearance had been granted for such an aircraft in the area. "However, there is drone activity in the Saratok and Pantu areas, for which a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was issued," he told the New Straits Times. It was reported that images circulated online appeared to show the silhouette of an aircraft some likened to the American B-2 Spirit. The photo, taken near a longhouse in Saratok, has sparked speculation on the r/Malaysia subreddit as to whether a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber was seen flying over the area. The B-2 Spirit is a long-range, heavy stealth bomber developed by Northrop Grumman for the United States Air Force. Designed to penetrate dense anti-aircraft defences, the aircraft is capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear weapons. Its distinctive flying-wing design and radar-absorbing materials make it difficult to detect by radar, giving it a significant advantage in modern warfare. Introduced in the 1990s, the B-2 remains one of the most advanced and expensive military aircraft ever built, with only 21 units produced. It has been deployed in multiple combat operations, including in Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya, typically flying from bases in the United States to targets across the globe. It recently played a key role in striking Iran's nuclear sites, specifically the Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan facilities. These strikes, part of Operation Midnight Hammer, were carried out with precision and aimed at neutralising Iran's nuclear programme.
New Straits Times
11-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Police heli crash: Constable still in ICU, four in stable condition
JOHOR BARU: A police constable remains sedated in the intensive care unit (ICU), while four other personnel are reported to be in stable condition following yesterday's helicopter crash near Sungai Pulai, Gelang Patah. Constable RG Devendran is being treated at Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) here after the AS355N police helicopter crashed during a multi-agency simulation held in conjunction with the Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand-Singapore 2025 Nuclear Security Detection Exercise (MITSATOM). Federal police Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said he visited all five injured policemen today and was assured by hospital staff that their conditions were improving. "Only one personnel remains sedated to limit movement and speed up the healing process. "The other four, including Corporal Adline Liu Yan Siu, are conscious and stable," he said outside HSA this afternoon. The police helicopter crashed at about 10am yesterday during a fly-past demonstration. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) confirmed that the AS355N helicopter, registration 9M-PHG, had departed from the Tanjung Kupang Police Air Base at 9.51am with five policemen on board, including the pilot.
New Straits Times
11-07-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Father recounts son's final call before police chopper crash
JOHOR BARU: "Before my son took off in the helicopter, he called me and asked for my prayers for everything to go smoothly," said Baharom Mohamed, 82. Baharom is the father of Superintendent Ahmad Bustamin Baharom, 46, who was involved in a helicopter crash along with four other crew members aboard an AS355N helicopter that went down near Sungai Pulai, Gelang Patah yesterday. Baharom said that shortly after the call, he received a phone call from the authorities informing him that his son had been involved in the crash. "My son called to let me know he was about to board a helicopter and asked me to pray for his safety before take-off. "Not long after, I received another call saying the helicopter he was in had crashed. I was shocked, but thank God, he survived and is now being treated in a general ward. "He suffered fractured bones, including his ribs, swelling to his face, and numbness in his legs, but he's able to talk and recount what happened," he said when met after visiting his son at the main lobby of Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) today. Baharom, a retired school principal, said his son was the first to emerge from the wreckage, which had crashed into the water, before being rescued by emergency responders. He added that his son was wearing a safety helmet at the time of the incident. "We're truly grateful because Ahmad Bustamin had previously undergone relevant training. During yesterday's incident, he managed to exit the wreckage on his own while still conscious and was rescued. "My wife, Che Ma Abu Bakar, 75, and I, along with the rest of the family, including Ahmad Bustamin's wife, travelled from Alor Star, Kedah at 10pm last night and arrived at 8am this morning. Ahmad Bustamin has four children aged 16, 13, 12, and 9. "Coincidentally, his eldest child who attends school in Alor Star happened to be in Johor for a school programme, so they were able to meet," he said. Yesterday, Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said that two of the five crew members on board the police AS355N helicopter that crashed near Sungai Pulai, Gelang Patah, were reported to be in critical condition. Both victims were on respiratory support, while the remaining three were in stable condition. The AS355 helicopter, owned by the police, was forced to make an emergency landing near the Sungai Pulai jetty in Gelang Patah while participating in the Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand-Singapore Maritime Operation (MITSATOM) 2025 training exercise. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) confirmed in a statement that the crash involved an AS355N helicopter with the registration number 9M-PHG. According to CAAM, the helicopter operated by the police departed from the Tanjung Kupang Police Station at 9.51am carrying five occupants, including the pilot.
