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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.
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Senator urges suspension of BO-105 helicopters after Sarawak crash
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.
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Wife of doctor in Long Lellang helicopter crash pleads for his safe return
The wife of a medical officer involved in a helicopter crash near Long Lellang STOLport in Ulu Baram, Sarawak, is pleading for his safe return. The BO-105 helicopter carrying the Flying Doctor Service team crashed yesterday.
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Sarawak Flying Doctor Service helicopter crashes near Long Lellang
A helicopter carrying a Flying Doctor Service medical team crashed near Long Lellang in Sarawak. The helicopter was on a mission to serve remote communities when the incident occurred. Search and rescue operations are underway for the five people on board.
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Father of Dr Ainul asked by police to provide personal items for DNA test
The father of Dr Ainul Baraah, a victim of the helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Sarawak, has been asked by police to provide personal items for a DNA test. Kamaruddin Salleh is currently in Bangi and is expected to leave for Sarawak to handle his daughter's remains.
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AAIB investigators arrive in Miri to probe Long Lellang helicopter crash
The Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) team is expected to arrive in Miri today to begin investigating the helicopter crash near Long Lellang, Sarawak. The crash site has been cordoned off, and search and rescue operations will resume. The helicopter, a BO-105 from the Flying Doctor Service, was carrying five people when it crashed.
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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.
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Father of Doctor Ainul Told of Her Death in Sarawak Helicopter Crash
Kamarudin Salleh, father of Dr Ainul Baroah who died in a helicopter crash in Sarawak, learned of his daughter's death from his son-in-law. Dr Ainul was based at Miri Hospital and her duties involved monitoring patients in areas like Baram, which required weekly helicopter travel. The BO-105 helicopter carrying five people crashed near Long Lellang STOLport in Ulu Baram.
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Sarawak governor mourns five killed in Long Lellang Flying Doctor helicopter crash
The Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi expressed sorrow over the deaths of five people in a Flying Doctor Service helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Baram. The victims included four healthcare workers who were on duty to serve remote communities in Sarawak's interior.
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Kelantan MB mourns doctor killed in Sarawak helicopter crash
Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud offered condolences for Dr Ainul Baraah Kamaruddin, a Kelantan-born doctor killed in a helicopter crash near Long Lellang, Sarawak. The BO-105 helicopter carrying five people, including Health Ministry personnel, crashed near the Long Lellang STOLport, killing all on board.
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Pilot's wife in Long Lellang helicopter crash asks for prayers for her husband
The wife of Captain Zainol Afiq, the pilot of the helicopter that crashed in Long Lellang, Ulu Baram, Sarawak, has asked the public to pray for her husband. All five individuals on board the MOH Flying Doctor Service helicopter were confirmed dead in the incident this afternoon.
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Mother of doctor killed in Sarawak helicopter crash shares last memories
Dr. Ainul Baroah Kamarudin, 33, was killed in a helicopter crash at Long Lellang Airport, Ulu Baram, Marudi, Sarawak. Her mother, Rogayah Mohd. Noor, 69, from Kampung Baung, Kota Bharu, shared her final memories of her daughter who had returned home for a week-long holiday before the tragedy.
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Doctor's mother faints after hearing of her death in Long Lellang helicopter crash
Rogayah Mohd. Noor, 69, fainted after learning of the death of her daughter, Dr. Ainul Baroah Kamaruddin, in a helicopter crash at Long Lellang Airport in Ulu Baram, Marudi. Her husband, Kamaruddin Salleh, said his wife, who had just recovered from a stroke, was shocked by the news. All five people on board the Flying Doctor Service helicopter were confirmed dead in the afternoon incident.
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Bomba airbase team to join probe into Long Lellang helicopter crash
A Flying Doctor Service helicopter crashed at Long Lellang STOLport in Sarawak. The Fire and Rescue Department's Northern Region Airbase team will be deployed to assist in the investigation. Deputy Minister Datuk Gerawat Gala expressed sadness over the incident, noting the area's reliance on air services.
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Sarawak helicopter crash: Search for missing medic Alexson Adit continues
A BO-105 helicopter on a Flying Doctor Service mission crashed near the Long Lellang STOLport in Sarawak, with five people on board. Malaysians are praying for the safety of Health Ministry officer Alexson Adit, who is believed to have been on the flight. A search and rescue team has been mobilised.
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Shopkeeper recalls Flying Doctor crew's stop before Long Lellang helicopter crash
A shopkeeper in Long Siut, Sarawak, recounted how the Flying Doctor Service helicopter crew stopped at her shop for about an hour before their fatal crash at Long Lellang STOLport. The crew mentioned they had an appointment with patients despite hazy weather. Five people were on board the BO-105 helicopter when it crashed.
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MOH helicopter crashes at Long Lellang Airport, Baram
A helicopter owned by Layang-Layang Aerospace Sdn Bhd crashed at Long Lellang Airport in Baram, Miri, this afternoon. The helicopter, with call sign Medic 3, was carrying five people and was chartered by the Malaysian Ministry of Health for its flying doctor service. The status of the occupants is still unconfirmed.