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PRIME MINISTER'S DEPARTMENT
NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AGENCY
KUALA LUMPUR: The Bell 206L-4 Long Ranger helicopter, which crashed and killed a ground crew yesterday, was wet-leased and fully operated by an Indonesian company, PT Zaveryna Utama.
MHS Aviation Bhd told the New Straits Times that it had leased the aircraft for Tenaga Nasional Bhd's (TNB) 500-kilovolt and 700-kilovolt cable installation project.
"The Bell 206L-4 Long Ranger helicopter (Registration number PK-ZUV) involved in the incident was wet-leased by MHS Aviation Bhd.
"Under this arrangement, the aircraft is owned and fully operated by PT Zaveryna Utama, including flight operations, crew, and maintenance.
"The flight was carried out by PT Zaveryna Utama's operational team, with Captain Kustiyadi serving as the pilot," it said.
A wet lease is an agreement where an airline or aviation company (the lessor) provides an aircraft along with its crew, maintenance, and insurance to another company (the lessee) for a specified period.
In this arrangement, the aircraft is fully operated by the lessor, while the lessee typically manages scheduling, cargo, or passenger arrangements.
MHS Aviation said its role was limited to project coordination and that it was fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation by authorities.
On whether the company would revise its standard operating procedures (SOPs) for aerial work following the incident, MHS Aviation said safety remains its top priority, with regular reviews of protocols to ensure compliance with the highest aviation standards.
"Our SOPs are reviewed and updated annually or whenever necessary, subject to approval by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). We also benchmark our practices against global aviation safety standards," it said.
It also said that it would assess any necessary safety enhancements once findings are made available.
Yesterday, an Indonesian engineer was killed when the main rotor blade of a helicopter that landed on its side struck his head. LINK:
Finsen Reskey Sembiring was part of the ground crew for the light helicopter, which was being used for TNB's East Coast Rail Link work when the incident occurred about 10.30am.
The pilot escaped unhurt. The helicopter was attempting to land for refuelling when it lost control and landed on its side, catching fire.
Pahang Fire and Rescue Department acting director Wan Ahmad Fadillah Wan Abdul Rahman said the engineer, who was on the ground, was then struck by the main rotor blade.
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PETALING JAYA – Jabatan Meteorologi (MetMalaysia) menjangkakan hujan lebat dan angin kencang di beberapa kawasan di Semenanjung, Sabah dan Sarawak sehingga pukul 7 petang ini.
Menurut MetMalaysia, ribut petir, hujan lebat dan angin kencang dijangka melanda seluruh kawasan di Kuala Lumpur dan Putrajaya.
“Di Perak, kawasan yang diramal terlibat adalah Kampar, Batang Padang dan Muallim
“Sementara di Selangor, ribut petir berlaku di Hulu Selangor, Gombak, Petaling, Hulu Langat dan Sepang,” katanya dalam kenyataan hari ini.
Keadaan yang sama turut menjejaskan Sarawak di Miri (Marudi) dan Limbang, manakala di Sabah pula melibatkan Pedalaman (Sipitang, Tenom, Beaufort, Keningau dan Tambunan) dan Pantai Barat (Papar). -KOSMO! ONLINE
KUCHING (Feb 7): Five temporary evacuation centres (PPS) in Sarawak have been closed this afternoon as the number of flood victims continued to decline.
The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in its latest update, reported that the closed PPS were Kampung Lutong Sebangan Hall and Kampung Arus Melayu Hall in Samarahan, SMK Merbau Hall and SK Agama in Miri, and Peliau Multipurpose Hall in Bekenu.
As of 5pm, a total of 22 PPS remain operational across the state, providing shelter to 4,558 evacuees from 1,462 families.
Among them, 169 individuals displaced by landslides are currently housed at Kampung Sukan Hall PPS in Miri and Kampung Bahagia Jaya Teku PPS in Sibu.
MUKAH, 7 Feb: Panglima Briged Kesembilan Infantri Malaysia (9 Bgd), Brigedier Jeneral Jafri Sulaiman, turun padang menyantuni mangsa banjir di Daerah Mukah dan Dalat dalam lawatan ke tiga pusat pemindahan sementara (PPS) semalam.
Briged Kesembilan Infantri Malaysia dalam kenyataan berkata lawatan itu melibatkan PPS Belia Mukah, PPS MRSM Mukah dan PPS Stadium Perpaduan Dalat.
Beliau turut menerima taklimat mengenai Op MURNI daripada Pegawai Memerintah Batalion Keenam Rejimen Sempadan (6 RS), Leftenan Kolonel Lee Swee Chiat.
Selain meninjau keadaan mangsa banjir, Panglima 9 Bgd turut bertemu dengan anggota tentera yang bertugas dalam operasi bantuan banjir di Bahagian Mukah.
Jafri menyampaikan penghargaan kepada semua pihak yang bertungkus-lumus menguruskan PPS dan membantu mangsa banjir menghadapi bencana gelombang kedua ini.
Lawatan tersebut diharapkan dapat memberi suntikan semangat dan sokongan moral kepada mangsa banjir dalam menghadapi situasi sukar ini.
Hadir sama, Ketua Polis Daerah Dalat, DSP Saga Chunggat, serta wakil daripada Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat, Jabatan Pertahanan Awam Malaysia, dan Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat Sarawak (JKMS). – TVS
MIRI (Feb 7): The Sarawak government remains committed to prioritising the needs of disaster victims, working closely with relevant agencies to ensure timely assistance and alleviate their hardships, said State Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts I, Datuk Sebastian Ting.
He also highlighted the overwhelming support from various community sectors, including generous individuals, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and corporate entities.
“They donated food, essential supplies and daily necessities to the evacuation centre, bringing warmth and comfort to those affected,” he said.
Ting was speaking when met by reporters during a visit to the Malaysian Red Crescent Miri (MRCM) temporary evacuation centre (PPS) today, which is currently sheltering 105 landslide victims from 25 families.
During the visit, he assessed the living conditions of the victims and ensured that food supplies remained sufficient.
The Piasau assemblyman also expressed gratitude to all donors for their generosity and extended his appreciation to volunteers who have tirelessly dedicated their time and effort.
This collective cooperation is crucial in helping victims navigate these challenging times, he emphasised.
Meanwhile, Miri Mayor Adam Yii distributed 100 packets of rice, donated by Tong Seng Huat Rice Trading Sdn Bhd, to flood victims at Kampung Pujut Adong and Jalan Pujut 7, aiming to ease their burdens.