Homegrown hero mourned ­by Felcra settlers too


Local hero: Cdr Muhamad Amir (right) from Felcra Bukit Kepong in Muar, Johor, was one of those who perished in the crash. — Photo shared on Bukit Kepong assemblyman’s service centre Facebook page

MUAR: One of the ten crewmembers involved in the Perak naval helicopter crash was from Bukit Kepong here.

Bukit Kepong assemblyman Dr Sahruddin Jamal said Cdr Muhamad Amir Mohamad came from a Felcra settlement in his constituency.

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