Navy Boat Collision During LIMA’25 Rehearsal Sends Two to Hospital

Langkawi, Malaysia – In a surprising turn of events during preparations for the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA’25), a Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) boat collided with a civilian tourist boat. The incident, which occurred around 4:34 PM on May 15th, near a local jetty, resulted in injuries to two RMN personnel who were subsequently transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The RMN boat, carrying five officers and crew members, was reportedly involved in a rehearsal demonstration when the collision took place. According to Langkawi District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Shariman Ashari, "The boat collided with an unoccupied civilian tourist boat that was moored nearby." While the details surrounding the exact cause of the collision are still under investigation, the incident highlights the importance of safety protocols during such events. The swift response of emergency services and the immediate medical attention provided to the injured personnel are commendable. The ongoing investigation aims to determine the full circumstances of the accident and prevent similar incidents in the future. The LIMA’25 exhibition, despite this unfortunate incident, is expected to proceed as planned.