MIRI, Sept 8 2026: Transport Minister Lee Kim Shin tonight attended a meeting and briefing on the Flying Doctor Service helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Baram, this afternoon.
In his Facebook post, he said the meeting reviewed the latest situation and focused on coordinating transport and logistical arrangements for the operation at the crash site tomorrow.
“Together with the relevant agencies and officers, we discussed the necessary arrangements to ensure that the operation is carried out in a well-coordinated, safe and orderly manner,” he said.
He said upon arriving in Miri from Kuching at 8.20pm, he proceeded directly to attend the meeting held at the Miri Airport Emergency Operations Centre.
“My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this tragic incident, and I pray for strength and comfort for their families during this difficult time,” Lee said.
Deputy Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sebastian Ting was among those attending the meeting.
Lee also met with family members of the crash victims at the Miri Airport.
The state police earlier confirmed that a helicopter had crashed at the end of the airport runway in Long Lellang, Marudi, Sarawak today.
Police Commissioner Mohamad Zainal Abdullah said initial information received indicated that there were five individuals in the helicopter when it crashed about 3.38pm.
He was it was confirmed that the helicopter belonged to a company that was rented to provide air doctor services at three locations from Miri to Ba Lai, Long Siut and Long Lellang, Marudi.
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