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New Straits Times
01-06-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Armed Forces field hospital team returns from Myanmar humanitarian mission
SHAH ALAM: The Armed Forces field hospital team deployed to Myanmar under Op Starlight III has returned home after completing a 38-day humanitarian mission in the earthquake-hit Sagaing region. The 69-member team, comprising officers and personnel from various specialisations, including the Forward Anaesthesia and Surgical Team (Fast), Royal Engineers Regiment (Rajd), and security elements, landed at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Subang Air Base at 8.30pm today. The team was welcomed by Armed Forces Headquarters chief of staff, Lieutenant General Datuk Azhan Md Othman, during a homecoming ceremony. Also present were Armed Forces Health Services director-general, Lieutenant General Datuk Dr Zulkeffeli Mat Jusoh; RMAF air operations commander, Lieutenant General Datuk Masro Kaliwon; and Joint Forces Headquarters chief of dtaff, Major General Datuk Mohamed Fauzi Kamis. Their return marked the completion of a mission to establish and operate the Malaysian Field Hospital, which began full operations on April 21, providing Level 2 medical services to communities affected by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake on March 28. The quake struck Sagaing and five other regions at 12.50pm local time and was followed by a powerful 6.4-magnitude aftershock that was felt in neighbouring countries, including Thailand. The team was led by Colonel Dr Ahmad Farhan Ahmad Fuad, who commanded the operation from Sagaing, where the field hospital was constructed and operated with the support of the RMAF's Airbus A400M aircraft for logistical and medical deployment. Throughout the mission, the field hospital treated 3,562 patients and conducted 493 surgical procedures, delivering vital healthcare services to disaster-stricken communities. Azhan said the success of Op Starlight III reflected Malaysia's strong commitment to humanitarian efforts and regional solidarity. "This mission demonstrates our readiness and capability to respond to regional humanitarian crises. It also reflects the priority placed by the Armed Forces Chief on strengthening defence diplomacy and military cooperation," he said. He added that the Armed Forces' involvement in Myanmar provided tangible humanitarian support while showcasing Malaysia's capabilities in regional and international disaster response, in line with its commitment to upholding Asean unity and prosperity.
New Straits Times
09-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Over 100 aircraft, 35 vessels set to take centre stage at Lima '25
KUALA LUMPUR: The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (Lima '25) is set to deliver one of its most fascinating displays yet, with 102 aircraft scheduled for participation and 35 naval vessels confirmed so far. Lima '25 co-organiser Global Exhibitions and Conferences Sdn Bhd (GEC) told the New Straits Times that 64 aircraft would take part in aerial demonstrations, including aerobatic displays, solo performances and the event's hallmark opening gambit, a coordinated flypast that signals the official opening. "Highlights of the airshow include performances by renowned international aerobatic teams, including the Russian Knights from Russia, Jupiter from Indonesia and Surya Kiran from India," it added. The remaining 38 aircraft will be on static display. "These will include assets from key Malaysian agencies such as the Royal Malaysian Air Force, army, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), the Fire and Rescue Department's air wing and the police's air wing. "Foreign static aircraft will also be featured, with confirmed participants including the Royal Brunei Air Force's S-70i Black Hawk, the German Air Force's Airbus A400M, the Italian Air Force's P-72A and the Canadian Air Force's CP-140 Aurora maritime patrol aircraft," GEC said. It added that other highlights included Singapore Air Force's F-15SG, CH-47D Chinook and AH-64D Apache helicopters, and the Russian Aerospace Forces' Ilyushin IL-76. "It will also have a strong showing from the United States Air Force, with aircraft such as the F/A-18 Hornet, C-2 Greyhound, C-12 Huron, C-130J Hercules and MH-60 Seahawk. The Indian Navy will also participate with its Dornier 228 aircraft." On the maritime side, the fleet review will feature 35 ships — 15 from the Royal Malaysian Navy, five from MMEA and 15 from foreign navies. International representation in the fleet review includes notable warships such as ITS Antonio Marceglia from Italy, JS Yahagi from Japan, TCG Büyükada from Turkiye, RSS Steadfast from Singapore and USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee from the US. Other foreign vessels include ships from Pakistan, Indonesia, India, Russia, Thailand and Bangladesh. Lima '25, scheduled for May 20-24, first organised in 1991, remains one of the largest exhibitions in the maritime and aerospace industry in Southeast Asia.
Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Raging fire blankets RAF airbase in thick smoke as locals warned to 'keep windows closed'
Crews from four fire stations rushed to the RAF Brize Norton area to fight a huge fire that is billowing out 'toxic products' into evening skies over Oxfordshire A massive fire has broken out near to the UK's largest RAF airbase, which employs around 5800 military personnel, with an urgent warning to the public over "toxic products" that are billowing out into the night sky over the base. Members of the public have been warned to avoid the area due to the toxic chemicals emitted by the smoke plume. Local residents in the villages surrounding RAF Brize Norton have been urged to keep their windows and doors closed for their own safety. This key RAF base sits along the Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire border and is home to some of the air service's largest planes like the Airbus A400M and Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. RAF personnel at the base work to keep Britain and its allies' aircraft in the skies, as the main operating base for air-to-air refuelling. The huge fire is believed to have been caused by a massive pile of burning tyres, which are responsible for the toxic fumes. Crews from nearby fire stations rushed to the scene of the blaze on Wednesday evening (April 30), which took hold near the village of Bradwell. There are four teams of firefighters working into the night in an attempt to quell the blaze and douse its toxic plume. However, Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has cautioned that the incident will likely continue into the dark hours of Thursday morning. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said in a statement: "Ongoing incident. Crews from Burford Fire Station, Carterton Fire Station, Bampton Fire Station and Faringdon Fire Station are dealing with a large tyre stack fire near the village of Bradwell. "Residents South and Southwest of this including into Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service's area of Lechlade are advised to keep windows and doors closed due to the toxic products within the fire plume. "This incident is likely to protract through the night so please bear with us at the time."
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
RAF aircraft circling over Swindon ahead of Royal International Air Tattoo
An RAF aircraft has been spotted circling Swindon ahead of the Royal International Air Tattoo. The Airbus A400M Atlas flew from nearby RAF Brize Norton across the region on Wednesday morning, circling Swindon and Wiltshire. Sightings of the spectacular jet in Swindon skies may not be uncommon, but residents are always in awe when they see one. One member of the Swindon and Wiltshire Camera Club snapped the A400M flying past Tadpole Garden Village on Thursday, April 10. They said they saw the jet "flying pretty low" over Tadpole Garden Village, with another saying they have been plane-spotting from North Meadow. Flash sale alert🌟 Dive deeper into the stories that shape Swindon with Swindon Advertiser Unlimited local news, an ad-free app, and a digital replica of our print edition—all with 80% fewer ads on our site Subscribe now for a faster news experience - — Swindon Advertiser (@swindonadver) April 11, 2025 Cold calling 'rogue traders' posing as roofers sparks urgent warning Music-lovers rejoice as festival returns with 'battle of the bands' Large market to open at Old Town in Swindon The Royal Air Force (RAF) operates Airbus A400M, also known as the Atlas C.1, as part of its strategic and tactical airlift capabilities and entered operational service with the RAF in 2014. The craft can carry a 37-tonne payload over 2,000 nautical miles, capable of operating at altitudes of up to 40,000ft and accommodating up to 116 fully-equipped troops. On November 17, 2024, the RAF celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the A400M, after the fleet of 22 aircraft was delivered to RAF Brize Norton in 2024. More than 80,000 people have already secured their spots to see a variety of aircraft at the Royal International Air Tattoo, which is set to take place on Friday, July 18, Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20.
