KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the accident involving a Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) F/A-18D Hornet fighter jet on Thursday (Aug 21) night.
In a post on X Friday (Aug 22), the Prime Minister also urged the authorities to ensure that all necessary safety measures are implemented.
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Anwar expressed his sympathy for the pilot and co-pilot involved in the incident, offering prayers for their swift recovery and the smooth facilitation of their treatment.
The two RMAF personnel involved in the incident on the runway of Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (Kuantan Air Base) at 9.05pm Thursday night have been reported safe and were taken to Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital for further examination. – Bernama
Saya menzahirkan simpati terhadap juruterbang dan pembantu juruterbang TUDM yang terlibat dalam insiden di kawasan landasan Lapangan Terbang Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah (Pangkalan Udara Kuantan) malam tadi.
Saya mendoakan agar kedua-dua anggota yang cedera diberikan kesembuhan segera… https://t.co/bHryKtSS6j
— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) August 22, 2025