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Malay Mail
08-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
RMAF probes Hawk jet fleet after runway mishap at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport during LIMA ‘25 prep
KOTA TINGGI, May 8 — The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has launched a probe into the safety of its Hawk fighter aircraft fleet. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the investigation was initiated following Tuesday's incident when a Hawk fighter jet skidded off the runway while landing at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport in Alor Setar. 'There were no physical injuries. RMAF has initiated an investigation to assess the safety of all its Hawk aircraft,' he told reporters after officiating the Boustead Plantations Bhd Veteran Empowerment Project at Ladang Telok Sengat earlier today. On Tuesday, RMAF confirmed that one of its Hawk 208 fighter jets veered off the runway due to a nose landing gear malfunction while attempting to land at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport in Alor Setar, Kedah. According to RMAF's official statement, the incident occurred at approximately 5pm during an opening gambit training exercise in preparation for the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA '25). — Bernama
The Sun
08-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
21 MAF personnel in Pakistan, India safe
KOTA TINGGI: A total of 21 Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) officers and personnel undergoing military training in Pakistan and India are safe, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. He said 18 of them are attending courses at military colleges in India, while the remaining three are based in Pakistan. 'They are not in areas affected by the ongoing conflict, and most are expected to complete their courses by the end of this year. 'At present, all are safe, but we will continue to monitor the situation closely,' he told reporters after launching the Boustead Plantations Bhd Jana Veteran Project at Telok Sengat Estate here today. Mohamed Khaled added that the ministry would continue to assess developments in both South Asian countries before deciding on the next course of action. Tensions between Pakistan and India have reportedly led to at least 43 deaths, with Islamabad claiming that 31 civilians were killed in Indian airstrikes and cross-border gunfire. New Delhi, meanwhile, reported at least 12 fatalities in retaliatory attacks by Pakistan. India launched the strikes two weeks after accusing Pakistan of backing an attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir - a claim denied by Islamabad. Pakistan military spokesperson Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry was reported as saying that five Indian fighter jets were shot down near the border. Meanwhile, the Jana Veteran Project, spearheaded by Boustead Plantations in collaboration with the Armed Forces Veterans Affairs Department (JHEV ATM), aims to help MAF veterans generate stable income through agriculture while supporting the government's food security agenda. The pilot project at Telok Sengat Estate focuses on fertigation farming of ginger and chili, with Boustead Plantations initially preparing 15 fertigation plots across 12 hectares for ginger cultivation before expanding to other crops.
