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The Sun
7 hours ago
- The Sun
MMEA's STAR team praised for heroic PDRM helicopter crash rescue
JOHOR BAHRU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency's Special Task and Rescue (STAR) team has been commended for their rapid and effective response following the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) helicopter crash in Sungai Pulai. Their swift action ensured all five Air Operations Force (PGU) members were rescued without fatalities. The MMEA highlighted the team's efforts in a Facebook post, praising their courage and professionalism. 'The team, led by Maritime Lieutenant Nur Mohd Farhan Mohd Hamil, demonstrated exceptional bravery in rescuing all victims despite challenging conditions,' the post stated. The incident occurred at 10.15 am during the Multilateral Nuclear Security Detection Exercise (MITSATOM) 2025, a joint operation involving Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore. The AS355N helicopter, registered as 9M-PHG, crashed near the Gelang Patah Maritime Jetty after departing from Tanjung Kupang Police Station at 9.51 am. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), the helicopter carried five individuals, including the pilot. Two officers were reported in critical condition, requiring respiratory support at Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA). Bukit Aman's Internal Security and Public Order Department director, Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim, confirmed that three victims were in regular wards, one remained sedated in the ICU, and another was under intensive care. - Bernama
New Straits Times
15 hours ago
- New Straits Times
MMEA's elite team hailed for heroic rescue after police helicopter crash
JOHOR BARU: The prompt response from the Special Task and Rescue (STAR) team of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) following the police helicopter crash in Sungai Pulai on Thursday showcased the agency's readiness and effectiveness in handling emergencies, as well as its commitment to protecting the nation's waters. In a Facebook post, the MMEA said the ten team members were the first responders who dived into the river to rescue and extract five members of the Air Operations Force (PGU) onto a safety boat despite the chaotic situation. "The team, led by Peninsular Malaysia STAR Team deputy squadron leader, Maritime Lieutenant Nur Mohd Farhan Mohd Hamil, showed great bravery and professionalism in rescuing all victims without any loss of life," the post read. In the 10.15am incident, the policeowned AS355N helicopter with registration number 9M-PHG crashed during the Multilateral Nuclear Security Detection Exercise (MITSATOM) 2025, a joint exercise involving Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore, held at the Gelang Patah Maritime Jetty. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), in a statement, said the helicopter departed from the Tanjung Kupang police station at 9.51am, carrying five people, including the pilot. Following the crash, two of the five policemen involved in the incident were reported to be in critical condition, requiring respiratory assistance and treatment at Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA). Federal police Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim was reported as saying that three of the victims had been placed in regular wards, one remained sedated and was receiving intensive care in the ICU, while another was also being treated in the same unit. – Bernama
The Sun
19 hours ago
- The Sun
PDRM helicopter crash victims stable in Johor Bahru hospital
JOHOR BAHRU: All five Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) personnel and officers involved in yesterday's helicopter crash in Sungai Pulai, Gelang Patah, are reported to be in stable condition and are currently receiving treatment at Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) here. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department (KDNKA) director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said four of the five victims were showing positive signs of recovery, while the other remained intubated for further treatment. 'I came here today to visit our officers involved in yesterday's incident. I was informed by medical personnel that all five are in stable condition. 'I had the chance to speak with four of the officers and Alhamdulillah, they are in stable condition. Constable R. G. Devendran remains intubated to help reduce movement and assist in his recovery,' he told reporters after visiting all the victims at HSA today. He spent over an hour visiting the victims at the hospital. Also present was Johor police chief Datuk M. Kumar. According to Azmi, two officers - air observer Corporal Adeline Liu Yan Siu and Constable R. G. Devendran - were currently being treated in the intensive care unit (ICU), while the remaining three were in the general ward. He also expressed his appreciation to the medical personnel at HSA for their swift action and intensive care provided to all the victims and prayed for their speedy recovery. The AS355N helicopter crashed while performing an honour flypast as part of a demonstration during the Multilateral Nuclear Security Detection Exercise (MITSATOM 2025), which involved Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore. Involved in the crash were helicopter pilot ACP Faizul Mohammad, co-pilot Supt Ahmad Bustamin Baharom, Corporal Adeline, and two personnel from the Tanjung Kupang Police Station - Sergeant Siti Latipa Khairuddin and Constable Devendran.
News18
2 days ago
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- News18
Malaysian Police Chopper Crashes Into Sungai Pulai River, 5 Injured
Curated By : Last Updated: July 10, 2025, 22:22 IST The AS355 helicopter crashed while performing a flypast (X) In a tragic incident, five people were injured after a chopper of Royal Malaysia Police crashed into Sungai Pulai river in Gelang Patah on Thursday morning, authorities said. The incident took place when the five police officials onboard the chopper AS355 were performing a ceremonial flypast as part of the MITSATOM 2025 exercises (Multilateral Nuclear Security Detection Exercise) involving Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore. Videos of the incident showing the chopper nosediving into the river with boats seen going for rescue went viral on social media platforms. The five police personnel rescued were admitted to a hospital with two out them reportedly in critical condition requiring respiratory assistance. The three other officers are in a stable condition and are being treated at Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA), Johor Baru, according to Bernama . The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia confirmed the crash incident. It said that the helicopter with registration number 9M-PHG started from the Tanjung Kupang police station at 9:51 am with five officers on board, including the pilot. According to the rescue team, all five crew members were evacuated and transported to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Jetty in Gelang Patah, Malay Mail reported. Swipe Left For Next Video View all There were claims of the helicopter being outdated. However, Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said, 'Age is not the problem; proper maintenance is key. What happened is beyond our control." The French-made Airbus AS355N is a single-rotor craft light utility helicopter that was manufactured from 1975 to 2016. Shobhit Gupta Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben... Read More Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben... Read More view comments News world Malaysian Police Chopper Crashes Into Sungai Pulai River, 5 Injured | Video Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
2 days ago
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- NDTV
5 Injured After Malaysia Police Helicopter Crashes Into River
A police-owned AS355 helicopter crashed near the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Jetty in Gelang Patah on Thursday morning. There were no fatalities. The aircraft crashed while the officers were performing a ceremonial flypast as part of the Mitsatom 2025 exercises (Multilateral Nuclear Security Detection Exercise) involving Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore. Per reports, tenders were issued early November to replace five Airbus AS355N helicopters operated by the Royal Malaysia Police. NUCLEAR DRILL GOES OFF-SCRIPT AS CHOPPER CRASHES INTO RIVER A Royal Malaysia Police helicopter plunged into the Pulai River mid-exercise during a mock nuclear drill in Johor's Gelang Patah. — Paul Samson (@PSamson64296) July 10, 2025 The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia confirmed the crash involved an AS355N helicopter. They stated that the helicopter started from the Tanjung Kupang police station at 9:51am with five officers on board, including the pilot. Although all five officers in the aircraft needed immediate medical attention, two out of five officers in the aircraft are reportedly in a critical condition requiring respiratory assistance. The three other officers are in a stable condition and are being treated at Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA), Johor Baru, according to Bernama. Three of the officers are members of the police air unit, while the other two are stationed at the Tanjung Kupang police station. There were claims of the helicopter being outdated. However, Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said that, "Age is not the problem; proper maintenance is key. What happened is beyond our control." The French-made Airbus AS355N is a utility helicopter that is used by both private individuals and companies, private helicopter charter as well as law enforcement and government service. "The Air Accident Investigation Bureau under the Ministry of Transport Malaysia will carry out further investigations, in line with Part XXVI of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2016," the CAAM said.
