KUCHING: Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein has directed the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) and the Army to mount a search and rescue operation to locate the missing helicopter.
In his Facebook page, Hishammuddin also said he prayed for the safety of those on board.
"My family and I pray that the passengers and crew of the helicopter are safe and protected by Allah SWT.
"I have instructed the RMAF and the Army to join in the search and rescue operations to locate the helicopter," he said.