The search and rescue (SAR) operation to locate a helicopter with just a pilot on board that lost contact with the Kuala Lumpur Air Traffic Control Centre (KLATCC) before being reported missing in the Bidor area, was suspended yesterday evening due to unfavourable weather conditions.

Perak police chief Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said the operation would resume at 8am today.

He said for the purpose of SAR efforts and monitoring...