KUCHING, Sept 8 2026: The state police 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 3.32pm.
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.
“The status of all the victims has not yet been ascertained,” he said in a statement.
However, he said search and rescue operations are still underway since the incident area is quite remote and takes approximately 10 hours by land from Marudi.
Meanwhile, air services using helicopters cannot be carried out due to the hazy weather and no permission to fly by CAAM from the Kuching police air base.
“The search and rescue operation currently depends on the assistance of villagers, Rela members and police at Long Lellang Airport.
“The search and rescue team will arrive at the scene as soon as possible,” Mohamad Zainal said, adding that details of the passengers involved will be confirmed later.
He advised the public not to speculate to allow for further investigation to be carried out with the Air Accident Investigation Division, Ministry of Transport.
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