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New Straits Times
an hour ago
- New Straits Times
Police chopper crash-lands near Sungai Pulai jetty, all safe
ISKANDAR PUTERI: A police helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing near the Sungai Pulai jetty earlier today. It is understood that the crew were participating in the Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand-Singapore Maritime Operation (MITSATOM) 2025 training exercise. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) confirmed the incident, which involved an AS355N helicopter that had departed from the Tanjung Kupang police station at 9.51am. All five occupants, including the pilot, were rescued by the Marine Police Force and transported to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) jetty. They are currently receiving treatment at Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Baru. An investigation has been launched by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau under the Transport Ministry, in accordance with Part XXVI of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2016.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia leads ASEAN radioactive smuggling drill in Johor Bahru
JOHOR BAHRU: Malaysia is set to lead a multinational field training exercise this week, simulating responses to radioactive and nuclear material smuggling across ASEAN borders. The Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand-Singapore Nuclear Security Detection Exercise (MITSATOM) 2025 will take place at Jeti Maritim in Gelang Patah, marking Malaysia's fourth hosting of the event. Deputy director-general of the Department of Atomic Energy Malaysia (Atom Malaysia) Monalija Kostor stated that the drill aims to strengthen regional coordination in detecting and intercepting illicit radioactive materials. 'After a seven-year gap, we are resuming the exercise with coverage of both land and sea borders, allowing a more comprehensive approach to preventing radioactive material smuggling,' she said during the launch. The exercise, held under Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025, involves simulated smuggling scenarios with four types of radioactive materials. Authorities will test detection equipment, communication systems, and emergency response protocols. Monalija emphasised the importance of regulatory oversight, warning that uncontrolled radioactive materials could pose terrorism and national security risks. A tabletop exercise will also assess regional preparedness for radiological incidents. The event includes participation from Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore, reinforcing ASEAN's commitment to nuclear security. – Bernama
Barnama
3 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Malaysia Conducts Cross-border Radioactive Smuggling Exercise With ASEAN Neighbours
JOHOR BAHRU, July 7 (Bernama) – Malaysia will conduct a field training exercise this Thursday with Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore to simulate a coordinated response to the cross-border smuggling of radioactive and nuclear materials. The drill, part of the Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand-Singapore Nuclear Security Detection Exercise (MITSATOM) 2025, will take place at Jeti Maritim in Gelang Patah. It marks the fourth MITSATOM exercise hosted by Malaysia following the last session in Sabah in 2018. Deputy director-general of the Department of Atomic Energy Malaysia (Atom Malaysia) Monalija Kostor said the exercise aims to test ASEAN countries' ability to detect and respond to nuclear incidents involving the Malaysia-Thailand and Malaysia-Singapore land borders, as well as the maritime border with Indonesia. "After a seven-year gap, we are resuming the exercise with coverage of both land and sea borders, allowing a more comprehensive approach to preventing radioactive material smuggling," she said at a press conference following the official launch of MITSATOM 2025 here today. Also present were Atom Malaysia director-general Noraishah Pungut and Johor State Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin. Held in conjunction with Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025, the exercise is led by Atom Malaysia in its role as Chair of the ASEAN Network of Regulatory Bodies on Atomic Energy (ASEANTOM), under the ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC). Monalija said the scenario involves the simulated smuggling of four types of radioactive materials, all of which will be intercepted and returned to the control of authorities. "These radioactive materials must be brought back under regulatory oversight to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands. Misuse could pose serious threats, including terrorism and national security risks,' she said. She added that the drill will also test detection equipment, communication systems, operational procedures and personnel readiness in real-world scenarios.
