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Sarawak Heli Crash: Flying Doctor Service Temporarily Suspended, Says Health Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: All Flying Doctor Service (FDS) in Sarawak have been temporarily suspended to pave the way for safety reviews and investigations into the fatal crash in Long Lellang, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

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Following the incident involving the Air Doctor Service (FDS), the Ministry of Health (MoH) decided to temporarily suspend all FDS operations in order to allow investigation and review of safety mechanisms and operations. Medevac will continue its cooperation with KKM-JBPM However, through a statement, his Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad stated that the Medical Transfer service (Medevac) for emergency cases will continue to be implemente…

KUALA LUMPUR - All Air Doctor Service (FDS) operations in Sarawak have been temporarily suspended following a helicopter crash that killed five people in Long Lelland, Miri, Sarawak, last Tuesday. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said this was to allow for an investigation and review of safety and operational mechanisms. He explained that the Ministry of Health (MOH) will also re-evaluate the entire FDS service delivery framework in…

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Utusan Online broke the news on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
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