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New Straits Times
3 days ago
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- 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.
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
MOSTI pledges full cooperation in helicopter crash investigation
JOHOR BAHRU: The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) has pledged full cooperation with authorities investigating the police helicopter crash near Sungai Pulai, Gelang Patah. The incident occurred during a demonstration flight for the MITSATOM 2025 multinational exercise. A ministry statement confirmed that a detailed probe is underway to determine the cause of the crash. 'MOSTI will provide full cooperation to the investigation and ensure all safety aspects are looked into completely,' the statement read. The AS355 helicopter was conducting a flypast as part of the exercise involving Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore. All five crew members were rescued and are currently receiving medical treatment. - BERNAMA
News18
4 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
4 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.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Nuclear drill goes off script: Malaysia police helicopter crashes into river; 5 injured- Watch video
Malaysia police helicopter crashes into river At least five people were injured, including two of them who required breathing support, after the Multilateral Nuclear Security Detection Exercise (Mitsatom 2025) helicopter crashed on Thursday. During Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail's HSA visit on Thursday, he expressed confidence in the hospital's medical expertise, stating, "With the aid and expertise of the doctors at HSA, I believe we can provide the best possible care for them. We pray for their recovery so they can resume their duties as usual," The Sun reported. A video on social media showed that the helicopter plunged into the Pulai River mid-exercise during a mock nuclear drill in Johor's Gelang Patah. The victims include three police Air Unit members and two Tanjung Kupang police station officers. The AS355 police helicopter crashed near the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Jetty in Gelang Patah during a ceremonial flypast at the exercise involving Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) verified that the AS355N helicopter (registration 9M-PHG) departed from Tanjung Kupang police station at 9:51am with five occupants. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like เหตุใด Crypto CFDs จึงเหมาะกับพอร์ตการลงทุนของคุณ IC Markets อ่านเพิ่มเติม Undo Responding to concerns about the helicopter's age, Mohd Khalid emphasised that proper maintenance, not age, was crucial. He assured welfare support for the officers and their families. CAAM confirmed that the Air Accident Investigation Bureau would conduct investigations under Part XXVI of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2016. Comm Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim identified the victims as ACP Faizul Mohammad (pilot), Supt Ahmad Bustamin Baharom (co-pilot), Corporal Adeline Liu Yan Siu (air observer), Sergeant Siti Latipa Khairuddin, and Constable RG Devendran. The police established an internal investigation team and will form a committee to evaluate the AS355N helicopter's current usage, considering its 28-year service period. The exercise aimed to test national preparedness for nuclear security incidents involving radioactive material smuggling across borders. Mohd Khalid requested the public to avoid speculation and sharing incident videos, citing investigation integrity and family sensitivities. Updates will be provided through official PDRM channels.
