Copter tragedy: Avoid speculation, respect sensitivity of victim's families, says DPM Fadillah


LUMUT: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (pic) expressed hope that there would be no speculation surrounding the mid-air collision and crash involving two helicopters at the Royal Malaysian Navy base here.

Fadillah, who is also Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, urged all parties to show respect to the families of the victims by refraining from sharing any sensitive videos or images to safeguard the sensitivities of those affected by the Tuesday (April 23) morning incident.

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