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