Ignatius Jacob
2 years ago
The Malaysian military has apologized after two of its cars broke down in Kuala Lumpur on two consecutive times, blocking visitors and inviting derision on social media.
The very first incident transpired on Friday, when a PT-91M Twardy tank stalled with motor problems on a freeway in the vicinity of the country’s Parliament constructing, the military claimed in a assertion Saturday.
Shots on social media confirmed targeted visitors jams developing up close to the tank as army officers and police officers tried to divert vehicles all around it. The tank was towed absent by a restoration motor vehicle 30 minutes afterwards and repairs were carried out, the army claimed.
Less than 24 several hours later, an armored key mover — applied generally for towing significant weapons — broke down on a hectic highway outside the National Museum in the coronary heart of the capital.
Movies taken at the scene confirmed a queue of navy motor vehicles behind the key mover. Curious motorists had been also viewed slowing down to take a look at the abnormal scene.
A team of mechanics completed mend perform by 12:30 p.m. regional time Sunday, the army reported. The motor vehicle then ongoing on its journey to Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in which Malaysian Independence Day celebrations will be held on August 31. Both motor vehicles ended up included in rehearsals for the parade, the military said.
“The army apologizes for the two incidents and will assure that this does not come about all over again,” the army assertion explained. “But should really it recur, a standby recovery staff will be dispatched to the site as promptly as doable to tow the stricken auto absent in purchase to stay clear of targeted visitors jams.”
“Singapore wants tanks to defend their streets. Malaysia’s roadways can defeat tanks,” reported Malaysian standup comedian Jason Leong on Twitter.
“A tank broke at the center of the (Malaysia) highway,” wrote a different Twitter consumer. “If Malaysia goes to war, we would be Russia.”
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