Army roped in to find missing orang asli kids


KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) have deployed more than 200 personnel and four Agusta combat helicopters to help in the search and rescue operations of seven orang asli pupils.

Armed Forces chief Tan Sri Zulkifeli Mohd Zin said the army was roped in to assist in the operations conducted by the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) since Sept 1. 

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