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Sarawak flying doctor service needs multiyear funding, says researcher
A research fellow has proposed putting Sarawak's Flying Doctor Service on a multiyear funding framework after the Sept 8 helicopter crash at Long Lellang Airport in Ulu Baram killed five people. The Health Ministry suspended all FDS operations in Sarawak pending a review covering contracts, governance and safety. The service covers 97 remote localities across Kapit, Miri and Limbang.
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Long Lellang crash puts spotlight on rural healthcare in Sabah, Sarawak
A Flying Doctor Service helicopter crashed near the Long Lellang STOLport in Ulu Baram on 8 September, killing a medical officer, an assistant medical officer, two nurses and a pilot. The tragedy has renewed attention on rural healthcare in Sabah and Sarawak, where mobile health teams and air services are often the only way to reach remote communities. The Health Ministry has suspended FDS operations in Sarawak pending a safety review.
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Health Ministry suspends Sarawak Flying Doctor Service after fatal helicopter crash
The Health Ministry has temporarily suspended all Flying Doctor Service operations in Sarawak to allow a full investigation after a BO-105 helicopter crashed near the Long Lellang STOL airport in Ulu Baram on Sept 8, killing all five on board. Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad reversed the ministry's position from a day earlier, saying Medevac services will continue with help from the Fire and Rescue Department and possible military assets. The Air Accident Investigation Bureau is still determining the cause.