MIRI, Sept 9 2026: Sarawak Police Commissioner Mohamad Zainal Abdullah revealed that the bodies of the five victims were found inside the burnt ill-fated helicopter that crash-landed near the end of the Long Lellang short takeoff and landing airport (STOLport) yesterday afternoon.
The helicopter then burst into flames.
He said the identities of the victims have been identified from their personal items and documents found on their bodies.
“However, their identities will be officially verified through the testing of their DNA samples,” the police commissioner said in a statement.
He added that post-mortem on the bodies will be conducted for testing of DNA samples at the Miri Hospital.
He said the ill-fated helicopter, a BO 105 S (CBS 5) model, was made in Germany and manufactured in 1991.
He said it has been in used for carrying personnel of the Ministry of Health in
Sarawak for 17 years since 2009.
“During this period, the helicopter has carried out operations to support the needs of health service in several areas in Sarawak, especially Miri, Bintulu, Limbang, Marudi and Bario,” the police commissioner said.
At about 3.58pm yesterday, the helicopter crash-landed at the end of Long Lellang STOLport, killing all on board.
The particulars of the victims:
1.Name: Captain Zainol Afiq bin Bee Sham
Age: 30 years old
Race/Religion: Malay/Islam
Occupation: Aerospace gilder pilot
Marital status: Married with two children
State: Negeri Sembilan
2. Name: Dr Ainul Baraah Kamaruddin
Age: 33 years old
Race/Religion: Malay/Islam
Occupation: Medical officer
Marital status: Married (no children)
State: Kelantan
3. Alexson Adit anak Henry
Age: 31
Race/Religion: Iban/Christianity
Occupation: Medical assistant
Marital status: Married with two children
State: Sarawak
4. Name: Debra anak Moset
Age: 40 years old
Race/Religion: Bidayuh/Christianity
Occupation: Staff nurse
Marital status: Married with three children
State: Sarawak
5. Name: Jessie Paya Jok
Age: 44 years
Race/Religion: Kayan/Christianity
Occupation:Staff nurse
Marital status: Married with two children
State: Sarawak
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