Ex-RMAF pilot Halim Othman brings 40 years of experience to Merdeka Sunset Show

Retired Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) fighter pilot Major (Rtd) Datuk Halim Othman, 60, is set to bring his 40 years of aviation expertise to lead the inaugural Merdeka Sunset Show: Melukis Senja air display. Halim, the first Malaysian to qualify for the Red Bull Air Race World Championship, will perform a twilight aerobatic solo featuring precise flight manoeuvres combined with smoke and pyrotechnics against the backdrop of the sunset.

This performance is a continuation of the maiden Melukis Senja show introduced at Chenang during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima) last year. Halim emphasizes that flying aerobatics is not merely about performing extreme manoeuvres, but a skill forged through discipline, continuous training, and a deep understanding of aircraft capabilities and limits.

He aims to inspire the younger generation and showcase that Malaysians are capable of competing at this level.

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