Malaysian warship suddenly sank near Singapore
The warship KD Pendekar of the Royal Malaysian Navy suddenly sank off the coast of Johor on the afternoon of August 25.
According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the KD Pendekar ship is said to have collided with an underwater object, causing serious leakage and flooding. Despite the crew’s efforts to control and stabilize the ship, the warship still sank completely at 3:45 p.m. On August 25, the Royal Malaysian Navy reported in a statement.
“Rescue efforts are still underway,” the Malaysian Navy announced, adding that KD Pendekar sank about 3.74 km southeast of Tanjung Penyusop. The Navy confirmed that all 39 crew members were safely rescued before the ship sank and there were no reports of injuries. The sailors were transferred to the nearby KD Sultan Ismail naval base in Tanjung Pengelih.
A special investigation committee was established to determine the exact cause of the sinking. Environmental monitoring teams have also been deployed to the scene to support the investigation.
Recognizing the seriousness of the incident, the Malaysian Navy urged the public not to speculate on the cause of the sinking. The Navy has committed to providing accurate updates through official channels.
KD Pendekar, a Handalan-class fast attack ship, was commissioned into the Royal Malaysian Navy Fleet on 27 July 1979. It is one of four ships of the same class built by the Kalskrona Varvet shipyard in Switzerland. Dictionary. The 43.6m long ship is equipped with Bofors 57mm main gun, 40mm secondary gun and Exocet anti-ship missiles. At the time of the incident, the ship was on combat duty.
The Malaysian Navy expressed gratitude to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency and the Coast Guard for their quick response and support throughout the incident. Because while the situation was so precarious and chaotic, the higher authorities were still able to respond promptly, leaving no one behind. Everyone is safe.
Currently, the cause of the ship’s sinking is still being investigated.
