Malaysian Navy Helicopter Crash Claims 10 Lives During Rehearsal

The fatal incident occurred at a naval base in Lumut, Perak, sparking calls for accountability and an investigation into military preparedness.

10 navy personnel, mostly in their 20s, died in a mid-air collision involving two helicopters during a rehearsal for the navy's 90th anniversary.
The helicopters involved were a Eurocopter Fennec and a Maritime Operations Helicopter (HOM), which had different operational bases and were flying together for the first time.
A viral video captured the helicopters colliding, leading to widespread shock and mourning across Malaysia.
Defence Minister Khaled Nordin announced the formation of an investigative board, assisted by the air force and the director general of technical airworthiness.
The navy has canceled its upcoming Fleet Open Day and will hold special prayers for the victims instead.