Government & Policy news in Lapangan Terbang Long Lellang

1. PERKESO benefits for dependants of two Long Lellang crash victims

   2 days ago The Sun Long Lellang

   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.

2. Preliminary report on Long Lellang helicopter crash due in 30 days, says CAAM

   2 days ago Harian Metro Long Lellang, Sarawak

   CAAM chief executive Datuk Captain Norazman Mahmud said the preliminary report on the helicopter crash at Long Lellang, Sarawak will be issued within 30 days under ICAO Annex 13, with the full report expected a year after the accident. The investigation is being carried out independently by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and the cause has not been determined. The crash involved a BO-105 Flying Doctor Service helicopter carrying five people near the Long Lellang airstrip in Ulu Baram.

3. PM Anwar pays tribute to pilot killed in Long Lellang crash, recalls GE15 flights

   3 days ago Borneo Post Long Lellang, Sarawak

   Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has paid tribute to Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, the pilot who died in a helicopter crash near Long Lellang, Sarawak. In a phone call with the pilot's father, Anwar recalled how Capt Zainol Afiq had flown him during the 2022 general election campaign and pledged government assistance to the families of all victims.

4. Sarawak grants RM100,000 to families of helicopter crash victims

   3 days ago Sarawak Tribune Long Lellang, Sarawak

   The Sarawak government will give RM100,000 to the family of each Flying Doctor Service personnel who died in a helicopter crash near Long Lellang on Tuesday. The state will also fully cover the education fees of the victims' school-going children through Yayasan Sarawak. The government expressed condolences and praised the victims' service to remote communities.

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6. Senator urges suspension of BO-105 helicopters after Sarawak crash

   3 days ago Berita Harian Long Lellang STOLport, Sarawak

   A senator has urged the government to temporarily suspend the use of BO-105 helicopters following a crash that killed five people near Long Lellang STOLport, Sarawak. He stressed the need for a thorough investigation and firm action against the contractor if the aircraft's age is found to be a factor.