Historical Events tagged with "johor"
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Devastating Floods Displace Hundreds of Thousands
Heavy monsoon rains led to severe flooding in Malaysia, resulting in at least 118 fatalities and displacing over 400,000 people. The states of Johor, Malacca, Pahang, and Negeri Sembilan were among the hardest hit, as torrential downpours caused rivers to overflow, inundating homes and infrastructures. Rescue operations were launched to provide aid and evacuate those stranded, highlighting the urgent need for disaster preparedness in the region.
Continue ReadingHijacking of Malaysian Airline Flight 653
Malaysian Airline System Flight 653 was hijacked on approach to Tanjong Kupang, Johor, by a gunman demanding to fly to the Middle East. The aircraft, a Fokker F27 Friendship, crashed during a failed landing attempt, resulting in the loss of all 100 lives on board. The incident shocked the nation and raised concerns about aviation security in the region.
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