Pilot's wife asks for prayers after Sarawak heli crash
KUALA LUMPUR: The wife of pilot Captain Zainol Afiq has asked for prayers for her husband after the Long Lellang helicopter crash today.
On today's date, a tragic helicopter crash occurred near the Long Lellang STOLport in Sarawak, Malaysia, leaving five people dead, including pilot Captain Zainol Afiq. The tragic incident involved the Bo-105 helicopter of the Health Ministry's Flying Doctor Service that was en route to the remote interior regions of Sarawak.
Captain Zainol's wife, Izzati Syamimi, took to social media platform Threads to seek prayers for her family. In a heartfelt message, she asked for support and condolences: "Pray for me and my children. Pray for my husband, my heaven."
Izzati's post quickly garnered support from several social media users. @amirthaqiff expressed his condolences and faith: "My condolences, Mimi. InshaAllah, may he (Zainol) be granted a place in heaven. Capt Zainol was a good person. I personally knew him from flying school." Fazeera_ilyas also extended her sympathies, noting the importance of her children: "Stay strong sis. Your children need their mother very much."
@stnrlrznh added: "My condolences, sis. Your children need their mother very much. May Allah ease all your affairs and grant strength and resilience to Kak Mimi and her children." @_.aimansUhaimi, an additional user, called upon the public to recite Al-Fatihah for all the crew, including Captain Zainol's brother-in-law.
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