When did the helicopter lose contact with air traffic control?

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The helicopter lost contact with air traffic control at 12:16pm yesterday.

The pilot of a missing helicopter was found deceased at the crash site in Bidor. The helicopter lost contact with the Kuala Lumpur Air Traffic Control Tower (KLATCC) at 12:16pm yesterday, prompting a search and rescue operation. The body was discovered by members of the search and rescue team this morning.
Discovery of the Crash Site

A Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) helicopter located the crash site in the Chikus Forest Reserve area at approximately 9:30am today. Following this discovery, RMAF crew members descended to the location and found the pilot in the cockpit. The body was subsequently retrieved from the crash site at 10:12am.
Victim Identification and Notification

The pilot has been identified as Tsz Kin Richard Chan, a 58-year-old citizen of Hong Kong. His family members have been informed of the incident. The Eurocopter aircraft involved is owned by a private company and its wreckage has been handed over to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) for further investigation.
Flight Details and Official Statements

The helicopter had departed from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport at 11:37am yesterday and was scheduled for return at 12:37pm. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Sing had previously confirmed the loss of contact at 12:16pm, with the aircraft's last known location being a forest area near Bidor. The Ministry is awaiting the hospital report to confirm the cause and time of death and has instructed CAAM to prepare a comprehensive report on the incident.

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