Cops confirm former MAS CEO Ahmad Jauhari Yahya survives mid-air collision

The police have confirmed that former Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAS) group CEO Datuk Ahmad Jauhari Yahya survived the mid-air collision that led to a helicopter crash in Taman Melawati. Ampang Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Mohamad Farouk Esha said that the 66-year-old Ahmad Jauhari and 51-year-old Tan Chai Eian were in the helicopter that managed to land safely near a Tamil school. He said that two men were killed in the crash that followed the collision. ACP Mohamad Farouk said the two helicopters were from the same company. "We believe they were from Subang, heading to Genting Sempah. We are investigating the cause of death while the investigation on the accident and crash will be conducted by the Department of Civil Aviation," he added.<br/>