Refrain from circulating clips of crash of RMN choppers: Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil advises media practitioners and the public against circulating video clips of the two Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) helicopters’ crash in Lumut, Perak this morning. “Videos depicting the moments of the incident should not be circulated. Let us show respect to the victims’ families and next of kin. Refrain from […]
Two helicopters crash in Lumut, 10 confirmed killed
KUALA LUMPUR: Ten members of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) were confirmed dead in an incident where two helicopters collided and crashed at the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Base in Lumut, Perak this morning. The Strategic Communications Branch of the Naval Headquarters in a statement said the incident at 9.32 in the morning involved 10 […]
State open to Bomba airbase plan; awaits request
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: Sarawak is ready to discuss the Fire and Rescue Department’s (Bomba) aspiration to build an airbase in the state. However, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said there has not been any formal request as yet. “There are suggestions from them as well as the […]
Royal navy heli makes emergency landing
LUMUT: A Fennec helicopter belonging to the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) made an emergency landing during an operational flight at the RMN Base here at noon today. Western Fleet Command Headquarters, in a statement, said all crew members involved were rescued and were now undergoing further examination at the Armed Forces Hospital at the base. […]
Eastern Fleet Commander calls on CM
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday received a courtesy call from Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Eastern Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral Datuk Pahlawan Syed Zahrul Putra Syed Abdullah. Also present during the courtesy call was Brigadier General Muhammad Taha Hamdan from the Royal Malaysian Air Force and Navy Captain Mohd Hasnan Mohd […]
New Chief of Defence Forces known on Jan 2
KUALA LUMPUR: The year 2020 will see the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) under a new commander, with the current Chief of Defence Force General Tan Sri Zulkifli Zainal Abidin going into retirement soon. A native of Perak who was born in Port Weld 61 years ago, he was appointed as the 20th Chief of Defence […]
Two RMN officers infected with H1N1
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) yesterday confirmed that two of its officers based in Lumut, Perak are infected with the Influenza A virus (H1N1). RMN Strategic Communication Headquarters in a statement said it was detected early this month when both officers returned to base after their vacation in Johor. “So far, the situation […]
