A TOTAL of 27 reports have been lodged by residents in Langkawi claiming damage to their homes, believed to have been caused by tremors from aerial displays held in conjunction with the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA’25).
Kedah Police Chief Datuk Fisol Salleh confirmed the reports, stating that all complaints will be investigated before being referred to the relevant authorities for further action.
“CAAM (Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia) will conduct inspections, and upon completion and verification, the investigation results will be handed over to the organisers – the Ministry of Defence and Global Exhibitions and Conferences Sdn Bhd (GEC) – for categorisation,” he told reporters at a security and traffic operations briefing held at the Langkawi Police Training Centre today.
Fisol urged the public to ensure that all complaints lodged are genuine, cautioning against attempts to exploit the situation.
Earlier, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin had said the ministry was aware of the damage claims and would not ignore residents’ concerns linked to the exhibition.
Separately, Fisol said approximately 9,000 parking bays have been allocated around the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC), with an additional 300 spaces at Resort World Langkawi, as public attendance is expected to surge when LIMA’25 opens its doors to visitors tomorrow.
“Those wishing to view the aerial and maritime demonstrations are advised to arrive early to secure parking. I’ve been informed that 35,000 online tickets have already been sold, which is a significant number,” he said.
Fisol also encouraged the use of LIMA’25’s official e-hailing partner, MyCar, highlighting that it offers a more affordable alternative to private transport. - May 22, 2025
