News near Ulu Baram Sarawak
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FDS helicopter crash: Sarawak hands investigation to CAAM
The Sarawak government is leaving the investigation into the Air Doctor Service (FDS) helicopter crash near Long Lellang, Ulu Baram to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the cause must be left to the responsible authority and the public should not speculate. Operations at Long Lellang Airport are still awaiting confirmation from Malaysia Airports and CAAM before reopening.
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Old video of dilapidated FDS helicopter in Long Lellang goes viral
An old video showing the dilapidated condition of an air doctor service (FDS) helicopter that crashed in Long Lellang, Ulu Beram, Sarawak, including a door that could not close properly, has gone viral. The footage is believed to have been taken before the crash that killed five people, raising concerns among netizens about the aircraft's safety and maintenance.
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Post-mortem on five helicopter crash victims in Ulu Baram completed
The post-mortem on five victims of a BO-105 helicopter crash near Long Lellang STOLport in Ulu Baram, Sarawak, has been completed at Miri Hospital's Forensic Department. All five died from severe burns. The bodies have not been released to families pending DNA test results.
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AAIB begins probe into Long Lellang helicopter crash that killed five
The Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has started investigating the cause of the Flying Doctor Service (FDS) helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Sarawak, which killed five people on Sept 8, 2026. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said the investigation team is already at the crash site and a report is expected soon. The BO-105 helicopter, operated by Layang-Layang Aerospace Sdn Bhd, crashed near the Long Lellang STOL airport in Ulu Baram while on an FDS mission.
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Widow's tribute, villagers' memories pour in for five Sarawak medics killed in Long Lellang helicopter crash
Five people died when a Flying Doctor Service helicopter crashed near Long Lellang, Ulu Baram, Sarawak, on Sept 8. The victims were pilot Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, 30, medical officer Dr Ainul Baraah Kamaruddin, 33, assistant medical officer Alexson Adit Henry, 31, and staff nurses Debra Moset, 40, and Jessie Paya Jok, 44. Tributes have poured in from the pilot's widow and from villagers in Kapit, Limbang and Miri divisions who remembered the crew's outreach trips.
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Alexson's sister says family never expected his death in Ulu Baram helicopter crash
A Flying Doctor Service helicopter crashed near the Long Lellang airstrip in Ulu Baram, Sarawak, on Monday, killing five people including medical assistant Alexson Adit Henry, 31. His sister Annastasia Luyah wrote on Thread that the family never imagined he would go first, describing him as the eldest of three siblings who will always be loved and remembered. The other victims were pilot Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, Dr Ainul Baraah Kamaruddin and community nurses Debra Moset and Jessie Paya Jok.
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Former patient finds Adit's name and stamp on old clinic card
A former patient in Bekenu, Sarawak, rediscovered her old clinic card bearing the name and stamp of the late Alexson Adit Henry, a medical assistant killed in the Flying Doctor Service helicopter crash at Long Lellang. Adit had served at the Bekenu Health Clinic before joining the FDS. The crash at the STOL airport in Ulu Baram on Tuesday killed five people.
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PERKESO benefits for dependants of two Long Lellang crash victims
Two of the five people killed in Tuesday's helicopter crash at Long Lellang, Miri, Sarawak were PERKESO contributors, so their dependants qualify for monthly benefits. The pilot's family is eligible for RM5,355 a month and the medical officer's husband for a RM1,574.10 monthly pension, the Human Resource Ministry said. The other three victims' records did not meet the eligibility requirements.
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Wife of FDS pilot shares final family photo after Ulu Baram helicopter crash
The helicopter crash of the Air Doctor Service (FDS) in Ulu Baram, Sarawak killed Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham and Alexson Adit Henry. The wives of both victims posted emotional tributes on social media, including Alexson's last family photo with his two children. Three Health Ministry workers also died in the incident near Long Lellang airfield.
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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.
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Ex-PDRM pilot: emergency jumps need over 1,000 feet
Former Royal Malaysia Police pilot Capt Mohd Ezairol Rezan Zainol said an aircraft must be above 1,000 feet for any emergency jump to be safe. He was responding to social media questions over why five victims of the BO-105 helicopter crash in Ulu Baram, Sarawak did not jump before the aircraft crashed and caught fire last Tuesday. The crash killed pilot Capt Zainol Afiq Sham Bee and four Health Ministry staff travelling to Long Lellang.
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Friend, widow remember Alexson Adit Henry killed in Ulu Baram helicopter crash
A friend and the widow of Alexson Adit Henry, an assistant medical officer killed in a Flying Doctor Service helicopter crash near Long Lellang airfield in Ulu Baram, Sarawak, shared memories and condolences on Threads. The crash also killed pilot Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, Dr Ainul Baraah Kamaruddin and two community nurses.
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Layang-Layang Aerospace grounds BO-105 fleet after Sarawak crash kills five
Layang-Layang Aerospace has voluntarily grounded its BO 105 helicopters and other Rolls-Royce 250-powered aircraft after a Flying Doctor Service helicopter crashed near Long Lellang in Ulu Baram, Sarawak, killing five people. CAAM chief Norazman Mahmud said the grounding is precautionary and not proof of technical failure, with the AAIB investigating and a preliminary report due within 30 days.
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Cause of BO-105 helicopter crash in Ulu Baram still unknown
The cause of the BO-105 helicopter crash that killed five health workers in Ulu Baram, Sarawak remains undetermined. Police and the Transport Ministry's air accident investigation unit are probing all angles, while DNA tests at Miri Hospital are pending to formally confirm the victims' identities.
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Father of Dr Ainul grateful daughter's remains found intact
The father of Dr Ainul Baraah Kamaruddin, one of five victims of a helicopter crash near Long Lellang Airport in Ulu Baram, says his daughter's remains were found intact and are expected to be brought home to Kelantan tomorrow. Kamaruddin Salleh, 69, said authorities informed the family all five victims had been found and DNA samples taken, and they may be called to Miri Hospital today.
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Hubline confirms subsidiary's helicopter in fatal Sarawak crash that killed five
Hubline Bhd confirmed its subsidiary, Layang Layang Aerospace, operated the helicopter that crashed near Long Lellang STOLport in Ulu Baram, Sarawak on Sept 8. The helicopter was on a Flying Doctor Service flight with five people on board, including the pilot and four Health Ministry personnel, all of whom were killed. Hubline stated it is cooperating with authorities and assessing the financial impact.
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Sarawak minister urges broader aviation safety review after fatal Long Lellang helicopter crash
Sarawak Transport Minister Lee Kim Shin has called for a broader review of aviation safety measures for Flying Doctor Service operations following a helicopter crash near the Long Lellang STOLport in Ulu Baram. The crash killed a pilot and four Ministry of Health personnel. Lee visited the Emergency Operations Centre at Miri Airport and met with the victims' families.
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All five bodies recovered from Sarawak Flying Doctor Service helicopter crash
The remains of all five victims of a helicopter crash in Ulu Baram, Sarawak, have been recovered and are being flown to Miri for identification. The BO-105 helicopter was on a Flying Doctor Service mission when it crashed near the Long Lellang airport. An investigation by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau has begun.
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Health Minister: Flying Doctor Service to continue after fatal Sarawak crash
Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the Flying Doctor Services (FDS) will continue despite a helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Sarawak, that killed a pilot and four ministry personnel. He stated there is no need to suspend the service, which is vital for rural healthcare access. The ministry confirmed the personnel were on routine FDS duties.
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Sarawak civil servants pray for smooth search after helicopter crash in Ulu Baram
A BO-105 helicopter carrying five people crashed and caught fire near Long Lellang Airport in Ulu Baram, Sarawak. The Sarawak government secretary expressed condolences and said all civil servants are praying for the search operation to go smoothly. Four of the five victims have been identified, including a doctor, an assistant medical officer, and two nurses.
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King and Queen offer condolences after Sarawak helicopter crash kills five
The King and Queen of Malaysia have expressed condolences to the families of the five people killed in a BO-105 helicopter crash near Long Lellang in Sarawak. The helicopter was carrying a pilot and four Ministry of Health personnel on a Flying Doctor Service mission.
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Rescuers evacuate victims of Sarawak helicopter crash that killed pilot, 4 health workers
Rescue teams began evacuating victims of a helicopter crash near Long Lellang STOLport in Ulu Baram, Sarawak, on Monday morning. Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed the operation, which involves police and fire departments, and said hospitals in Miri are prepared to receive the victims. The crash killed a pilot and four MOH personnel who were on routine Flying Doctor Service duties.
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Sarawak helicopter crash pilot's father recounts final video call with son
The father of Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, the pilot killed in a helicopter crash in Sarawak, said his son had a video call with his mother for over an hour the night before the tragedy. The family is travelling to Miri for DNA testing and to make arrangements to bring his remains home to Senawang for burial. The BO-105 helicopter crashed near the Long Lellang STOLport in Ulu Baram, killing all five people on board.
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Pilot's wife mourns husband killed in Sarawak helicopter crash
The wife of Captain Zainol Afiq, who was killed when a BO-105 helicopter crashed at STOLport Long Lellang in Sarawak, expressed her grief on social media. The helicopter was carrying five healthcare workers on a Flying Doctor Service mission. A search and rescue operation is underway.