What's happened
A Malaysian mine clearance diver, Leading Seaman I Arman San Hermansa, drowned while conducting salvage operations on the sunken navy vessel KD Pendekar off Johor's coast. The ship sank on August 25 after hitting an underwater object, but all 39 crew members were rescued safely.
Why it matters
What the papers say
According to the South China Morning Post, the Royal Malaysian Navy confirmed the diver's death and stated that a special board of inquiry has been established to investigate the incident. The Independent reported that the KD Pendekar sank after a leak was detected, and all crew members were safely evacuated. The Star highlighted the swift response of the maritime community in rescuing the crew, emphasizing the importance of safety measures for older naval vessels.
How we got here
The KD Pendekar, a fast attack craft commissioned in 1979, sank on August 25 after a leak was detected in its engine room. The Royal Malaysian Navy confirmed that all crew members were evacuated before the ship submerged.
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