Sunday, April 5, 2015

MALAYSIA HELICOPTER CRASH KILLS SIX, INCLUDING FORMER AMBASSADOR TO US




APRIL 5, 2015

Former Malaysian ambassador to the us and chief of staff to prime minister killed in crash 

Six people, including Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's chief of staff and a former ambassador to the United States have been killed in a helicopter crash near the capital. Witnesses told state news agency Bernama they saw the helicopter explode in mid-air before it crashed into the ground in the town of Semenyih outside Kuala Lumpur.

The Prime Minister's Office said the helicopter was carrying guests back from a wedding reception for Najib's daughter. Speaking of former Ambassador Jamaluddin Jarjis, the prime minister said the loss was personal.

Najib Razak, Malaysian Prime Minister: "He had played a significant role in building close rapport between Malaysia and the United State, he also offered a lot of advice and views although he is no longer the ambassador. On a personal note, I am struck by this tragic news." 

The other four killed were identified as businessman Tan Huat Seang, the pilot, co-pilot and a bodyguard. All six bodies were recovered from the wreckage on Saturday night, officials said. Malaysia's civil aviation department has begun an investigation.
Source: http://uatoday.tv