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Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Malay Mail
Police helicopter wreckage retrieved from Johor's Sungai Pulai, black box next in probe
ISKANDAR PUTERI, July 17 — The wreckage of the police Airbus AS355N helicopter that crashed in Sungai Pulai, Gelang Patah here last Thursday was successfully recovered today. The wreckage of the twin-engine light utility helicopter was earlier floated above the water level at 11am, before being lifted onto a by crane into a salvage vessel about 15 minutes later. The operation, which started at 8am, saw the salvage vessel and two Marine Police Force (MPF) patrol boats at the location of the helicopter's crash site before raising the wreckage. Clear and favourable weather conditions helped the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) and MPF divers in the wreckage recovery efforts. At the nearby Sungai Pulai operations centre, representatives from the police, RMN, Air Accident Investigation Bureau, Tanjung Pelepas Port, Johor Port Authority, the Fire and Rescue Department and Health Ministry were at hand to assist in the recovery efforts. Following the successful recovery, investigators will probe into the helicopter's communication recording device that is believed to be inside the wreckage. Last Thursday, the Airbus AS355N police helicopter with registration number 9M-PHG crashed while performing a flypast simulation in conjunction with the Multi-Directional Exercise on Nuclear Security Detection, Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand-Singapore (MITSATOM) 2025 joint exercise. However, the helicopter's five crew members, who are police personnel, survived the crash. The incident left two crew members, Constable RG Devendran from the Tanjung Kupang police station and Corporal Adeline Liu Yan Sin, from the police air unit, in critical condition. The helicopter's pilot, Assistant Commissioner Faizul Muhammad; his co-pilot, Superintendent Ahmad Bustamin Baharom and Sergeant Siti Latipa Khairuddin were reported to be recovering and in stable condition. All five victims are currently receiving treatment at the Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) here. The Airbus AS355N, prior to that it was under Eurocopter, is a popular variant and used by both private individuals and companies, private helicopter charter, as well as law enforcement and government service. The police currently operate a fleet of five Airbus AS355N helicopters since taking delivery in 1996.
Malay Mail
10-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Police helicopter crash-lands in Johor's Sungai Pulai, all five crew rescued
ISKANDAR PUTERI, July 10 — A police helicopter, ferrying five crew members, was forced to make an emergency landing and crashed near the Sungai Pulai in Gelang Patah here earlier today. However, there were no reported fatalities. The helicopter was identified as an Airbus AS355N that is operated by the police air wing unit and was part of the Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand-Singapore Maritime Operation (MITSATOM) 2025 training exercise. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) said the helicopter, with the registration number 9M-PHG, had departed from the Tanjung Kupang police station at 9.51am. 'All five crew members, including the pilot, were rescued by the Marine Police Force and transported to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) jetty in Gelang Patah. 'The crew members were transferred to Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Baru for medical examination and treatment,' CAAM said a statement issued today. MORE TO COME
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
JB businesses suffer as Singapore commuters monopolise customer parking
During a recent trip to Johor Bahru, I had to abandon several plans to visit local eateries after failing to find a single empty parking spot. At first, I didn't think much of it, but it quickly became clear that parking problem in JB runs deeper than I had assumed. According to an article by the New Straits Times, many JB traders — especially food hawkers — have voiced their concerns to the authorities about the impact on their businesses. The problem stems from parking spaces near the CIQ complex and JB City Centre being frequently occupied by Johor residents commuting to Singapore for work. These workers typically park as early as 5am and return as late as 8pm. Public parking bays in areas such as Medan Nusa Perintis 2, Gelang Patah, and Perling have been particularly affected. Traders report that it's not just the public spots being used. Some workers even occupy lots officially designated for businesses, removing cones and disregarding reserved signs. A food vendor operating in Perling at a site designated by the Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP), arrived one morning to find her allocated business lot taken. She noted that some even questioned her right to the space. At the Iskandar Malaysia Food Court in Gelang Patah, a stall owner said nearly 20 vendors have experienced declining profits over the past 2 years due to this ongoing issue. A similar scene unfolds along Jalan Lumba Kuda, where shop owners are losing customers as commuters flood the limited parking, drawn by the area's proximity to Singapore. Despite multiple complaints lodged with MBIP, the situation remains unresolved. In desperation, some business owners have resorted to calling tow trucks just to reclaim their space. It's disheartening to see local businesses suffer due to a shortage of parking, yet restricting JB workers from parking altogether would pose its own set of challenges. A balanced solution lies in expanding parking infrastructure and significantly improving public transport connectivity between Johor Bahru and Singapore. Customer charged RM30 for mixed rice in JB, then called out by owner over misleading photo angle The post JB businesses suffer as Singapore commuters monopolise customer parking appeared first on
Malay Mail
03-06-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Public tip-offs lead to man's arrest three hours after botched robbery of teen, grandmother in Johor
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 3 — Police arrested a 33-year-old man just three hours after he allegedly attempted to rob a teenage girl and her grandmother at a house in Gelang Patah here on Sunday. Iskandar Puteri district police chief ACP M Kumarasan said in the 11.30am incident, the victims, a 14-year-old Chinese national and her grandmother, in her 70s, were at home when they were confronted by an unknown man. 'The suspect ordered the victims to hand over their valuables before choking one of them, resulting in a struggle between the suspect and both victims. 'The suspect then fled the scene after failing to obtain the valuables. Both victims sustained injuries and were referred to the hospital for treatment,' he said in a statement today. Acting on information received, a team from the Iskandar Puteri district police headquarters' Criminal Investigation Division together with officers from the Tanjung Kupang police station arrested the suspect at around 2.30pm on the same day. A background check revealed that the suspect has two prior criminal records, while the initial urine screening test came back negative for drugs. 'Police also seized a T-shirt and a pair of shorts believed to have been worn during the incident. The suspect has been remanded for seven days from June 2 to June 8 to assist in the investigations,' he added. The case is being investigated under Section 394 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery. The offence is punishable by up to 20 years' imprisonment and may also include a fine or whipping, if convicted. M Kumarasan also expressed his appreciation to members of the public for providing information that led to the swift arrest of the suspect. — Bernama
