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US Embassy offers condolences after FDS helicopter crash in Ulu Baram kills five
The US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has expressed condolences following a helicopter crash in Ulu Baram, Sarawak that killed five Malaysians. The victims were part of the Flying Doctor Service (FDS) mission delivering healthcare to remote communities. The BO-105 helicopter crashed near Long Lellang STOLport.
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Sarawak police recover remains of five victims from Long Lellang helicopter crash
The remains of all five victims of the helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Sarawak, have been recovered from the wreckage. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah said the charred remains were found and DNA identification will be carried out at Miri Hospital. The victims were crew members of a Health Ministry Flying Doctor Service helicopter.
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Identities of five helicopter crash victims in Long Lellang confirmed
Authorities have identified all five victims who died in a helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Baram, Sarawak. The victims include the pilot, a medical officer, two nurses, and a medical assistant. All bodies were found inside the burnt wreckage of the helicopter.
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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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Cabinet offers condolences over Long Lellang helicopter crash that killed five
The Cabinet has expressed condolences to the families of five people killed in a Flying Doctor Service helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Ulu Baram, Sarawak. The crash occurred near the Long Lellang STOLport, and an investigation is ongoing.
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PM Anwar pays tribute to pilot killed in Long Lellang crash, recalls GE15 flights
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.
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MMA calls for safety review after fatal Sarawak helicopter crash kills five
The Malaysian Medical Association has urged a comprehensive review of healthcare transport safety after a Flying Doctor Service helicopter crash near Long Lellang, Sarawak, killed all five people on board. The victims included a doctor, an assistant medical officer, two nurses and the pilot. The MMA president called for the review to cover maintenance, risk assessments and emergency procedures.
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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.