NORTHERN STATES TO BE AWAKENED BY ROAR OF RMAF JETS CONDUCTING TRAINING FOR LIMA'25

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The airspace in the north of the peninsula will be awakened by the roar of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) aircraft, which will conduct flight training in conjunction with the Langkawi International Air and Maritime Exhibition 2025 (LIMA'25).

In a statement today, the RMAF said the flight exercise involved fighter jets, carriers and helicopters involving two phases, namely Phase 1 from May 6 to 13 in the airspace of Alor Setar, Kedah and Butterworth, Penang while Phase 2 begin from May 14 to 19, 2025 in the airspace of Langkawi, Kedah.

"The implementation of this exercise aims to strengthen the readiness and efficiency of the RMAF crew in providing the best performance for the opening and air show for LIMA'25 scheduled from May 20 to 24.

"During the exercise, RMAF aircraft will conduct low-level tactical flights in certain areas and this exercise will also involve a series of explosions for the opening gimmick of LIMA'25," it said in a statement.

Therefore, RMAF would like to inform the public not to be anxious or worried if they see RMAF aircraft flying low and explosions during the training period. 

Themed "Today's Progress, Future Achievements", LIMA'25 which will take place in Langkawi remains one of the largest exhibitions in the maritime and aerospace industry in Southeast Asia since it was first organised in 1991.

-- BERNAMA