A Ministry of Health Flying Doctor Service helicopter crashed near the Long Lellang airstrip in Sarawak on September 8, 2026, shortly after taking off from Miri. The accident resulted in the deaths of all five personnel on board, including a pilot, a medical officer, an assistant medical officer, and two nurses. These professionals were performing essential duties, providing medical care to isolated indigenous and rural communities that lack road access. The incident has prompted calls for the modernization of the government's medical aviation fleet to ensure the safety of frontline workers who operate in challenging environments. The loss of these individuals is considered a significant blow to the healthcare services provided to remote areas of the state.
Source : Malay Mail
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