Malaysia

Ten were killed in Malaysia when Navy helicopters collided midair

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LUMUT, MALAYSIA – A tragic incident unfolded at a naval base in Lumut, Malaysia on Tuesday, as two navy helicopters collided mid-air during a rehearsal for an upcoming naval parade, resulting in the death of all 10 crew members onboard, according to a statement from the Malaysian navy. The fatal collision occurred at 9:32 a.m. local time at the Lumut naval base, located in the western state of Perak. The navy confirmed that all victims …

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Boat sinks, leaving 23 dead and at least 30 more missing

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The bodies of 23 Rohingyas have been recovered after their boat sank while they were attempting to flee Myanmar’s Rakhine state. At least 30 others remain missing, while eight people have been reported as survivors. The survivors revealed that their aim was to reach Malaysia, and they were carrying over 50 passages in total. The boat initially encountered this deadly trouble on Sunday. Survivors of the recent boat sinking recall being struck by a massive …

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