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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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Family of doctor killed in Long Lellang helicopter crash arrives in Miri for identification
The family of Dr Ainul Baroah Kamarudin, who was killed in the Flying Doctor Service helicopter crash in Long Lellang, arrived at Miri Airport on Sept 9 to assist with the identification process. The helicopter crashed near the Long Lellang STOLport in Ulu Baram on Tuesday afternoon, carrying five people including the doctor and four Ministry of Health personnel.
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Brother of nurse missing in Long Lellang helicopter crash clings to hope she is alive
The brother of nurse Debra Moset, who was on board a helicopter that crashed near Long Lellang STOLport in Miri, says he refuses to believe she is dead. Morgan Moset spoke at the family home in Kampung Semadang, expressing hope that his sister is still alive. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia confirmed five people were on the Flying Doctor Service flight.
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Cabinet sends condolences to families of five killed in Sarawak helicopter crash
The Malaysian Cabinet has expressed condolences over the deaths of five people in a Flying Doctor Service helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Sarawak. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia is investigating the incident, and all victims have been identified and their families notified.
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Health Ministry awaits maintenance records for helicopter that crashed in Ulu Baram
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the ministry is still waiting for the maintenance records of the Flying Doctor Service (FDS) helicopter that crashed in Ulu Baram, Sarawak on Tuesday. The BO-105 helicopter carrying five people crashed near Long Lellang Short Take-off and Landing Airport.
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Pilot killed in Sarawak FDS crash had flown PM Anwar during GE15 campaign
Captain Zainol Afiq, who died in a Flying Doctor Service helicopter crash near Long Lellang, Sarawak, had previously flown Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during the 2022 general election campaign. A former colleague shared the news on social media, saying the pilot was proud of the experience. The helicopter was carrying four healthcare personnel on official duty.
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Firefighters arrive at Long Lellang for helicopter crash response
Fire and rescue (SAR) personnel have arrived at Long Lellang Airport to carry out follow-up actions after a helicopter crash in the area. A police forensic team will investigate the scene to determine the cause of the incident.
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MOH sends support teams to aid families of Long Lellang helicopter crash victims
The Ministry of Health is providing psychological and financial support to the families of the five victims of the Flying Doctor Service helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Ulu Baram. Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the MHPSS team has been mobilised to offer Psychological First Aid, and financial aid will be channelled through the KESKIP fund. The recovery operation is being carried out by police and fire services, with Miri Hospital prepared to receive the victims.
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FDS remains crucial for Sarawak's remote areas after fatal helicopter crash
The Flying Doctor Service remains vital for delivering healthcare to Sarawak's remote communities due to difficult terrain. This follows a helicopter crash near Long Lellang, Baram, on Sept 8 that killed all five people on board. A former senior fire official highlighted the ongoing risks and challenges of such air operations.
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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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Sarawak grants RM100,000 to families of helicopter crash victims
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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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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Health Ministry to review Flying Doctor Service in Sarawak after Long Lellang crash
The Health Ministry will review its scheduled Flying Doctor Service operations in Sarawak following a helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Ulu Baram. Emergency medical evacuation flights will continue when necessary and conditions permit. The ministry will also consider the helicopter's maintenance history and safety input from relevant authorities before deciding on the service's future.
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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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Helicopter Crash in Long Lellang Forces STOLport Closure, Flights Rescheduled
A BO-105 helicopter carrying five people crashed near STOLport Long Lellang in Sarawak yesterday. Following the incident, the airport was temporarily closed to commercial operations, causing two AirBorneo flights scheduled for today to be rescheduled to Friday.
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Father of pilot killed in Sarawak helicopter crash says he can't believe it
The father of Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, 29, who died in a helicopter crash near Long Lellang Airport in Ulu Baram, Sarawak, says he still cannot believe his son is gone. The family has gone to Miri to get more information and hopes to bring the body back to Negeri Sembilan for burial.
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Welfare Dept offers counselling to families of Long Lellang helicopter crash victims
The Social Welfare Department (JKM) is ready to provide counselling to the families of the five victims of a helicopter crash at the STOLport in Long Lellang, Ulu Baram, Sarawak. All five people on board, including a medical officer and the pilot, were confirmed dead in the incident yesterday afternoon.
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Najib offers condolences after Marudi helicopter crash kills five
Former prime minister Najib Razak expressed condolences over a Flying Doctor Service helicopter crash near Long Lellang in the Marudi district, Sarawak, which killed a pilot and four Health Ministry personnel. In a Facebook statement, he recalled visiting the area in 2016 and highlighted the challenges of providing services to remote communities.
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Deputy PMs Mourn Sarawak Crash Victims, Hail Their Rural Service
Deputy Prime Ministers Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Fadillah Yusof expressed condolences over the deaths of a pilot and four Health Ministry personnel in a Flying Doctor Service helicopter crash in Sarawak. The crash occurred near Long Lellang STOLport. The leaders praised the victims' dedication to serving rural communities.
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Husband of doctor killed in Long Lellang helicopter crash told by health ministry
Muhammad Faiz Abdul Malik, husband of Dr Ainul Baraah Kamaruddin who died in a helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Ulu Baram, Sarawak, said he was informed by the Health Ministry about the incident. The BO-105 helicopter carrying five people crashed and burned near Long Lellang airport yesterday afternoon.
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AirBorneo suspends Long Lellang STOLport operations after fatal tragedy
AirBorneo has temporarily suspended commercial operations at STOLport Long Lellang in Ulu Baram, Sarawak, following a fatal tragedy. Two flights scheduled for today have been rescheduled to Friday while authorities conduct an investigation.
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Bomba helicopter finally departs for Long Lellang crash site after rain delay
A Fire and Rescue Department helicopter departed from Miri at 11.06am for the crash site at Long Lellang after being delayed by heavy rain. A police team that travelled by road has arrived at the village. The identity of one passenger, medical officer Dr Ainul Baroah Kamaruddin, has been confirmed.
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Long Lellang villagers help airport staff put out helicopter crash fire
Villagers and airport workers in Long Lellang, Sarawak, helped extinguish a fire following a helicopter crash at the Long Lellang STOLport on Tuesday. Deputy Minister Datuk Gerawat Gala praised the community for guarding the site overnight until authorities arrived, and said families of three of the five victims have arrived in Miri.