KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will be carrying out a tactical operation exercise beginning today until Oct 8 to test and ensure the crew's level of preparedness in defending the country's airspace.

The RMAF in a statement today informed that it would be carrying out low-flying tactical flights around the districts of Tawau, Lahad Datu, Kuala Penyu and the Federal Territory of Labuan during the period.

"The public is advised not to be alarmed if they see low-flying RMAF aircraft in some of the specified areas," read the statement.

-- BERNAMA