Helicopter crash: All FDS operations in Sarawak temporarily suspended - Minister
ALL Air Doctor Service (FDS) operations in Sarawak have been temporarily suspended to allow for an investigation and review of safety and operational mechanisms following the helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Miri, Sarawak, last Tuesday. Health Minis...
All operations of the Fire and Rescue Department (FDS) in Sarawak have been temporarily halted following a helicopter crash last Tuesday in Long Lellang, Miri. This suspension allows for a safety investigation and review of the department's practices. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad announced that the Medical Evacuation Service (Medevac) for emergency cases will continue, this time in collaboration with the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM).
Dzulkefly stated that the Ministry of Health will assess the entire FDS service delivery framework in Sarawak, scrutinizing contracts, governance, operational safety, coverage requirements, and the effectiveness of the current service delivery model. The aim is to ensure future safety, resilience, sustainability, and responsiveness to the health needs of Sarawak's interior communities.
To ensure continuous health services, the Ministry is reviewing the location and access methods of FDS services, exploring transportation alternatives and other secure and practical approaches. The minister acknowledged the challenges that may arise from this suspension but emphasized that patient and staff safety is paramount. MOH will continue to monitor the situation and inform the public of updates accordingly.
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