Copter tragedy: Defence Ministry, Armed Forces set up special fund for victims' families


KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry and the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) have set up a special fund called ‘Tabung Tragedi Lumut 24’ for MAF members and the public to extend financial assistance to the families of victims of the recent Lumut helicopter tragedy.

The MAF headquarters, in a statement, said the fund was activated on Monday (April 29).

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