The Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Prime Minister extended their condolences to the families of Datuk Seri Johari Harun and the nine other victims killed when a light aircraft crashed in Elmina, Shah Alam, Selangor today. Also conveying condolences was the Raja Permaisuri Agong.
In expressing sadness over the deaths of Johari and nine other victims, Their Majesties prayed for the families of the deceased to remain patient and persevere in facing this sad and difficult situation.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in a Facebook post, offered prayers for the victims’ families to have the strength in facing this test.
“I convey my condolences to the families of victims of the air crash tragedy in Elmina, Shah Alam this afternoon. I pray that they would be strong in facing this test he said
In a separate Facebook post, Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil also extended his condolences to the victims’ families.
“My condolences to the families of all victims of the air crash in Elmina this afternoon. May the families have the strength to face this test,” he said.
Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said ten people, including a dignitary, were killed in the crash, which happened at about 2.50pm. The victims comprised six passengers and two crew members of the light aircraft and a motorist and motorcyclist who were passing through the area.
The Civil Aviation Authority had also issued a statement regarding the incident with details of the flight and the make of the plane.
