KUCHING, Sept 9 2026:Premier Abang Johari Openg announced the state government’s contribution of RM100,000 each to the families of the five victims of Flying Doctor Service (FDS) helicopter that crashed-landed near Long Lellang, Marudi, yesterday afternoon.
In addition to the contribution, the state government has also agreed to fully cover the education fees of the victims’ children who are still in school through the Sarawak Foundation.
A statement issued by the Premier’s Office said the assistance is a sign of appreciation and concern from the state government for their sacrifices of the victims who died while carrying out their duties to provide services to the people, especially those in the rural areas of Sarawak.
“The Sarawak government expresses its deepest condolences and sorrow to all family members and relatives of the victims for the loss of their loved ones,” the statement said.
The helicopter, operating an FDS service, crash-landed near the Long Lellang short takeoff and landing airport (STOLport) about 3.58pm yesterday afternoon.
A pilot and a four medical personnel died in the crash.
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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