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Barnama
21-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
LIMA '25 Showcases Strong US Presence, Highlights Defence Ties with Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA '25) is underway with strong participation from the United States (US), reaffirming its robust defence and economic engagement with Malaysia. US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan said the presence of American defence and aerospace firms at LIMA '25 further reflects the breadth of US-Malaysia ties beyond the military domain. 'From our aircraft and warships to our companies and innovators, the American presence at LIMA '25 demonstrates our robust military and commercial engagement across the region. bootstrap slideshow 'We are proud to stand with Malaysia as partners, friends, and defenders of a free and open Indo-Pacific,' he said in a statement, published on the official website of the US Embassy in Malaysia. More than 400 US military personnel are taking part in the biennial exhibition through static displays, aerial demonstrations, and professional exchanges aimed at strengthening regional security and cooperation. US military units on display include one US Air Force C-130J Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron, 374th Airlift Wing, the US Navy's guided-missile destroyer USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123), two F/A-18E Super Hornets from Strike Fighter Squadron 137, and one MH-60R from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 49. The US Navy's Carrier Air Wing 17, attached to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is also involved in aerial demonstrations with two F/A-18s. Vice Admiral Fred Kacher, Commander of the US 7th Fleet, described Malaysia as a key partner in the Indo-Pacific, citing the countries' continued cooperation through joint naval activities. 'Malaysia continues to be a key partner for us in the Indo-Pacific.
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Rakyat Post
16-05-2025
- Rakyat Post
[Watch] TLDM Boat Rams Tourist Vessel In Langkawi Demo Gone Wrong
Subscribe to our FREE A Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) speedboat lost control and collided with a stationary tourist vessel on Thursday (15 May) afternoon near Resorts World Langkawi. The incident, which occurred at 4:34 PM, has cast a sombre shadow over the upcoming Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA '25). Meant to display the navy's rescue capabilities, the practice run resulted instead in two security personnel requiring medical attention at Sultanah Maliha Hospital. While the tourist boat bore the brunt of the impact with visible structural damage, its passengers miraculously escaped unharmed. Langkawi District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Shariman Ashari, confirmed that the navy vessel carried five crew members when it veered off course and struck the anchored tourist boat. The collision, captured on video by nearby onlookers, quickly spread across social media. It showed the dramatic moment the navy speedboat rammed into the tourist vessel's side. Mishap Casts Shadow Over LIMA '25 Preparations As the sun set over Langkawi's usually tranquil waters, questions began to surface about what went wrong during what should have been a well-rehearsed manoeuvre. TLDM's official statement, released through its Maritime Media Centre, offered only sparse details, focusing solely on the loss of control of their vessel. While the Navy announced the formation of an investigation board to determine the cause, the question of whether human error or technical failure led to the incident remains unclear. The contrast between the Navy's concise official statement and earlier eyewitness accounts of a collision suggests that more details may emerge as the investigation unfolds. The timing couldn't be more delicate. LIMA '25, one of the region's premier maritime and aerospace exhibitions, will open this weekend in Langkawi. The incident has inevitably raised questions about safety protocols during military demonstrations, even in controlled settings. For now, the waters off Resorts World Langkawi have returned to their usual calm, but the ripples from this incident will likely be felt throughout the upcoming exhibition. Parts of this story have been sourced from Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
