Typhoon Kristine: Malaysia deploys RMAF helicopter to aid Philippines


LABUAN: In response to the devastation caused by Tropical Typhoon Kristine (Trami), which triggered widespread flooding and landslides in the Philippines, the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has deployed an EC 725 AP helicopter from No. 5 Squadron, Labuan Air Base, to support the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief mission.

In a statement to Bernama on Saturday, the RMAF stated that this deployment demonstrated the Malaysian Government’s commitment to humanitarian assistance, providing crucial air logistics support to help deliver disaster relief supplies to affected communities in the Philippines.

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