Malaysian UFO Bulletin - No 2 - 1980

Magazine Overview

The MALAYSIAN UFO BULLETIN, Issue No. 2, dated November 1980, is a privately produced publication by Ahmad Jamaludin, dedicated to disseminating UFO reports from Malaysia and the Southeast Asian region. The bulletin aims to raise public awareness about UFO phenomena, which occur as regularly in this region as in the Western world, despite a general lack of knowledge and interest. It advocates for the creation of a central body to collect and investigate cases and emphasizes the importance of local media coverage.

Investigations

Tiny Creatures Encountered in Lumut, Perak? This section reports on a sighting of tiny creatures in Lumut, Perak, which have been sighted near a school, a common occurrence in Malaysian encounter cases. The incident took place in June 1980 and is currently under investigation, with a full report promised for a future issue.

UFO Sighted Over Petaling Jaya? An unconfirmed report of a UFO sighting over Petaling Jaya from a few years prior to the publication date is mentioned. The bulletin is checking into this case.

Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya Lights (May 1978) Two mysterious lights appeared high in the western sky over Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya around 10:00 PM in May 1978. Residents described them as stationary, emitting a steady light similar to satellites or bright stars. The lights remained for nearly an hour before one flickered out, followed by the second. Unconfirmed reports suggest several ufos were sighted flying in formation over the area during this period.

Malaysian UFO Photos

This section highlights two significant UFO photographs taken in Malaysia.

First Photo (May 1968) Taken by a local newsman in May 1968 over Petaling Jaya, this photograph shows a disc-shaped UFO that rotated slowly and emitted bright flashes of light at regular intervals before flying off in a southwesterly direction. The bulletin considers this a genuine flying saucer photo.

Second Photo (1979) Taken nearly 11 years later in Butterworth, a known active UFO zone in Malaysia, by an Australian serviceman stationed at the nearby RMAF/RAAF Base. The photo depicts a disc-shaped object with apparent portholes lining its outer edges, glowing in a bright orange color.

WWII UFO Over Sumatra

This article recounts a UFO manifestation during World War II in Sumatra, Indonesia. A US B29 bomber, tasked with photographing damage from a bombing raid on a Japanese oil depot, sighted an oval-shaped object on its starboard side. The object paced the bomber for about eight minutes as they circled the burning depot, then shot straight up at a terrific speed and disappeared into the overcast. The author notes that wars seem to attract UFO interest, with sightings occurring in numerous battle zones, though their missions remain unknown.

A 1970 Encounter Case in Bukit Mertajam

This case details a series of UFO events in Bukit Mertajam in August 1970. A schoolboy, K. Vigneswaran, aged 10, witnessed a small landed UFO in the bushes outside his school fence. Five tiny entities, about 3 inches tall, emerged. One wore a yellow suit with horn-like appendages, while the others wore blue suits. The entities were described as fierce. When the boy attempted to catch them, one shot him in the leg, causing him to faint. School prefects found him and he later recovered. A small red dot marked his leg where he was shot.

UFO Sightings in the Philippines (1972)

The first half of 1972 saw several UFO events in the Philippines, particularly around Tukuran. One case involved a witness's pistol cracking when shooting at a UFO, which escaped undamaged. Construction workers sighted a huge object landed on a nearby hill, from which a horse-shaped device emerged. Another sighting occurred near a power station, prompting an investigation by the Philippine military.

Luminous UFO Over North Vietnam (Second Half of 1972)

A luminous orange UFO was sighted in broad daylight over North Vietnam. Three surface-to-air missiles were fired at the object but failed to reach their target.

Foreign UFO Reports

Kuwait (November 14, 1978) Seven technicians from the Kuwait Oil Company reported a soundless, Jumbo Jet-sized, cylindrical UFO with a huge dome and flashing red light. It hovered over an oilfield for seven minutes before taking off without a trace. Security chief Brig. Mohammed Al Hammad stated this would be Kuwait's first confirmed sighting. The object reportedly landed about 90 miles from the capital, causing temporary disruption to telecommunications and oil operations.

Madagascar Probe into UFO Crash (August 23, 1978) Military experts were dispatched to study the debris of an unidentified flying object that reportedly crashed and exploded in the marketplace of Fort Dauphin, Madagascar. Radio Madagascar reported that the cigar-shaped UFO emitted a fierce red glow before crashing. Local people extinguished the flames, and no one was injured. While one theory suggested it was a fragment of an artificial satellite, informed sources indicated no conclusive evidence was found.

Japan (August 20, 1978) Six Japanese jet fighters searched the skies over north Japan on Thursday night after an unidentified flying object appeared on radar. The Air Force reported the object was flying at an altitude of 900-1,800 meters (2,950-5,900 feet) at a speed of 70 km/h (43 mph), but the search was fruitless.

India (January 13, 1980) Prof. Swdesh Kumar Trikha, a physicist from the University of Delhi, claims that a disaster in India, which killed 28 people and injured dozens, was caused by the exhaust from a low-flying, nuclear-powered UFO. Eyewitnesses reported a glowing orange metal sphere buzzing a suburb of New Delhi at the time of the disaster. Prof. Trikha found a trail of high radioactivity along the path of destruction. He stated that the destruction could not have been caused by natural phenomena like tornadoes or cloudbursts. Newspapers were flooded with reports of UFO sightings, but officials blamed the event on a tornado and suppressed news coverage. Arun Chacko, a journalist, reported that photographers were barred from taking pictures of the dead or injured, and bodies were cremated swiftly. Dr. Shatrughan Shukla, an assistant professor of music at the University of Delhi, also witnessed a blackish, metallic spheroid glowing orange, with a long white tail, moving fast and erratically. Investigations at the site revealed thick-trunked trees cleanly cut, bent metal utility poles, and uprooted steel girders.

Italy (January 1979) An early morning police patrol in Milan reported photographing luminous objects circling Milan Cathedral. The objects emitted a white light, moved slowly, and resembled stars.

Taiwan (March 17, 1974) A pilot and his crew flying over Taiwan sighted what appeared to be a mothership-type UFO releasing smaller objects. One small UFO dropped from the mothership and joined another UFO. A total of six ufos were observed for five minutes before they flew out of view in the opposite direction.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the prevalence of UFO sightings in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, the documentation of these events through photographs and eyewitness accounts, and the investigation of physical effects associated with UFO encounters. The editorial stance is clear: to bring attention to the UFO phenomenon in the region, to encourage systematic investigation, and to counter public ignorance and disinterest. The bulletin positions itself as a crucial tool in this effort, advocating for greater publicity and the establishment of a dedicated investigative body. The inclusion of international reports suggests a broader interest in UFO phenomena globally, while the specific focus on Malaysian cases underscores the publication's regional mission.