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The Star
3 days ago
- General
- The Star
‘Squirrel' fished out of the water
Waterlogged wreckage: Multiple government agencies taking part in efforts to recover the police helicopter that crashed into Sungai Pulai last week during a multinational exercise. — Bernama ISKANDAR PUTERI: Authorities have successfully pulled out the wreckage of a police helicopter that crashed into Sungai Pulai at Gelang Patah here last week. The recovery operation, involving multiple agencies, began early yesterday morning at the Gelang Patah Maritime Jetty, which is located some 27km away from Johor Baru. Security at the area was tight, with only officers, personnel and registered members of the media allowed to enter the jetty. Favourable weather conditions helped divers from the navy and marine police carry out the recovery. The team of divers entered the river at around 9am and took a few hours to connect the wreckage to a crane vessel using cables. The crane vessel then successfully hoisted the wreckage in stages before ferrying it to the jetty, accompanied by several marine police vessels. The AS355N helicopter, bearing registration number 9M-PHG, was involved in an accident at about 10.15am on July 10 while participating in the Multilateral Nuclear Security Detection Exercise (Mitsatom) 2025. The exercise, held at the same jetty, involved collaboration between Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore. The Eurocopter AS3555 Ecureuil known as 'Squirrel' crashed about 21m from the jetty while performing a mock exercise during the programme. The training simulated a coordinated response to cross-border smuggling of radioactive and nuclear materials. This marked the fourth Mitsatom exercise hosted by Malaysia, following the last session in Sabah in 2018. The helicopter was transporting five people, comprising two senior police officers and three others, including the pilot from the police air wing and a policeman from the Tanjung Kupang police station. The five were rescued within minutes of the crash, as many naval boats were stationed in the area to take part in the exercise. They are Kons RG Devendran, Kpl Adeline Liu Yan Sin, helicopter pilot Asst Comm Faizul Muhammad, his co-pilot Supt Ahmad Bustamin Baharom and Sjn Siti Latipa Khairuddin. Two of them have been discharged, while one was transferred to a hospital in Kuala Lumpur following a request from family members. The remaining two are still receiving treatment at Hospital Sultanah Aminah in Johor Baru, with one of them in the intensive care unit. Only close family members were allowed to visit. Meanwhile, Bernama reported that Air Operations Force (PGU) commander under the Internal Security and Public Order Department, Datuk Noor Sham Md Jani said the wrecked helicopter would be transported to its base in Subang for further investigation. He added that a detailed investigation will be carried out by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau. 'Cooperation among multiple agencies expedited the recovery process and will enable a more thorough investigation.' On July 11, Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said investigations were in line with Part XXVI of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2016.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- General
- New Straits Times
Three police helicopter crew discharged from JB hospital, one still in ICU
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Three crew members from the police Air Operations Force who were involved in the helicopter crash in Gelang Patah have been discharged from Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) and brought back to Kuala Lumpur. Corporal Mohd Helmie Huzairie Sabli, the husband of one of the crew members, Corporal Adeline Liu Yan Sin, said the co-pilot, Superintendent Ahmad Bustamin Baharom, is currently receiving further treatment at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Hospital (HUKM) in Kuala Lumpur. "My wife, Alhamdulillah, is doing well. She can walk now. "She was discharged from HSA yesterday. "Superintendent Bustamin and the pilot, Assistant Commissioner Faizul Muhammad, were discharged the day before. "My wife and Superintendent Faizul have returned home, but Superintendent Bustamin still requires treatment at HUKM," he said when contacted today. Mohd Helmie Huzairie, who is based at the Serdang district police headquarters in Selangor, said another crew member, Constable R.G. Devendran from the Tanjung Kupang police station regained consciousness today. It is understood that he remains in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at HSA. Another crew member, Sergeant Siti Latipa Khairuddin, also from the Tanjung Kupang police station, is still receiving treatment at the same hospital. The wreckage of the police helicopter was brought to the surface at 11am today. The AS355N aircraft, bearing registration number 9M-PHG, plunged into Sungai Pulai on July 10 during a multilateral training exercise involving forces from Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore, under the MITSATOM 2025 nuclear security programme.
Sinar Daily
4 days ago
- Sinar Daily
Recovered police helicopter wreckage to undergo investigation at Subang base
A detailed investigation will be carried out by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau. 17 Jul 2025 05:27pm The operation to retrieve the AS355N helicopter with registration number 9M-PHG began early this morning and the wreckage was lifted from the seabed at 11am. Photo by Bernama ISKANDAR PUTERI - The wreckage of the police helicopter that crashed in Sungai Pulai, Gelang Patah, last week has been recovered and will be transported to the Air Operations Force (PGU) base in Subang for further investigation. Commander of the PGU under the Internal Security and Public Order Department Datuk Noor Sham Md Jani said a detailed investigation will be carried out by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau. "Cooperation from multiple agencies expedited the process of retrieving the wreckage and will allow for a more thorough investigation,' he said when contacted by Bernama. The operation to retrieve the AS355N helicopter with registration number 9M-PHG began early this morning and the wreckage was lifted from the seabed at 11am. Photo by Bernama The operation to retrieve the AS355N helicopter with registration number 9M-PHG began early this morning and the wreckage was lifted from the seabed at 11am. The wreckage was lifted using a crane vessel and several police assets. Among the agencies involved were the Royal Malaysian Navy, the Region Two Marine Police and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency. Bernama's observations at the site from 7.30am found that preparations for the operation were carried out meticulously before the wreckage was gradually hoisted and later brought to a nearby jetty. The helicopter crashed last Thursday while participating in the Multilateral Nuclear Security Detection Exercise (MITSATOM) 2025 involving Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore, held at the Gelang Patah Maritime Jetty. All five on board were injured in the incident, and they have been reported to be in stable condition. - BERNAMA More Like This
The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
Police helicopter wreckage retrieved from Sungai Pulai for investigation
ISKANDAR PUTERI: The wreckage of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) helicopter that crashed in Sungai Pulai, Gelang Patah, has been successfully retrieved and will be transported to the Air Operations Force (PGU) base in Subang for further investigation. Commander of the PGU under the Internal Security and Public Order Department, Datuk Noor Sham Md Jani, confirmed that a detailed probe will be conducted by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau. 'Cooperation from multiple agencies expedited the process of retrieving the wreckage and will allow for a more thorough investigation,' he said when contacted by Bernama. The operation to recover the AS355N helicopter, bearing registration number 9M-PHG, began early in the morning, with the wreckage lifted from the seabed by 11 am. A crane vessel and several PDRM assets were deployed for the retrieval. The Royal Malaysian Navy, Region Two Marine Police, and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency were among the agencies involved in the operation. Bernama observed that preparations were meticulously carried out before the wreckage was gradually hoisted and transported to a nearby jetty. The helicopter crashed last Thursday during its participation in the Multilateral Nuclear Security Detection Exercise (MITSATOM) 2025, involving Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore. The exercise was held at the Gelang Patah Maritime Jetty. All five individuals on board sustained injuries but are reported to be in stable condition. - Bernama
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
Final ascent: Police chopper wreckage retrieved a week after crash
ISKANDAR PUTERI: After seven long days beneath the murky waters of Sungai Pulai, the wreckage of the police helicopter that crashed during a simulation flight was finally brought to the surface at 11am today. The AS355N aircraft, bearing registration number 9M-PHG, plunged into the river on July 10 during a multilateral training exercise involving forces from Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore, under the MITSATOM 2025 nuclear security programme. This morning's recovery operation began at 8am from the integrated command centre near the crash site. Despite a receding tide, clear skies provided favourable conditions for the delicate salvage effort. At 11am, the silhouette of 9M-PHG emerged from the riverbed, hoisted gently by crane and placed onto the deck of a waiting vessel within 15 minutes. The wreckage will be transported to a nearby jetty for forensic examination. Investigations will be led by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau from Putrajaya, in collaboration with the Johor Department of Internal and Public Security, to determine the cause of the crash. The ill-fated flight had carried five personnel — Assistant Commissioner Faizul Muhammad (pilot), Superintendent Ahmad Bustamin Baharom (co-pilot), Sergeant Siti Latipa Khairuddin, Corporal Adeline Liu Yan Sin, and Constable RG Devendran. As of press time, Constable Devendran of the Tanjung Kupang police station remains in critical condition. Corporal Liu, initially reported as critical, is reportedly on the road to recovery. The remaining three officers, though injured, are in stable condition. All five continue to receive treatment at Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA), Johor Baru. Today's retrieval marks a solemn milestone — the end of a physical recovery, and perhaps the beginning of a deeper reckoning for those who serve in the skies.
