PUTRAJAYA, Aug 25 — The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) today announced the closure of airspace within the Kuala Lumpur Terminal Control Area from tomorrow to Friday as well as on Sunday to facilitate rehearsals and the Merdeka flypast in Putrajaya.
The flypast will feature 33 aircraft from Malaysian enforcement agencies, including helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
In a statement today, CAAM said these limits are essential to ensure the safety of the public and aircraft participating in the flypast, adding that during this period, there will be increased aircraft activity and adjustments to commercial flights.
“CAAM would like to remind the public that all drone or Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) activities are strictly prohibited within the affected areas throughout the rehearsals and National Day celebration.
“Unauthorised drone operations pose serious safety risks and offenders may face enforcement action under the Civil Aviation Regulations 2016,” it said, adding that it seeks the cooperation of all stakeholders and the public to ensure the smooth and safe execution of Merdeka celebrations.
Rehearsals for the National Day flypast will be held from tomorrow to Thursday, from 11am to 12pm each day, while on Friday, it is scheduled from 8.45am to 9.45am.
The Merdeka flypast on Sunday takes place from 8.45am to 9.45am.
