The collision occurred during a military parade rehearsal to commemorate the upcoming 90th anniversary of the Navy.

During a demonstration, one helicopter clipped the other's rotor, causing both to lose control and end up crashing within the grounds of the Lumut Naval Base.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called the crash a loss for the nation and offered condolences to the families of the victims.

[6] Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said that the bodies of those killed would be brought to a hospital in Ipoh before being buried in accordance with their families' wishes.

He mentioned that authorities would cover the funeral costs and explore providing compensation and benefits to the families of the victims.