General : Remains Of Five FDS Heli Crash Victims Handed Over To Families
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- The remains of the five victims of the Flying Doctor Service (FDS) helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Baram, Sarawak, were handed over to their respective families this morning at the Forensic Department of Miri Hospital after their identities were confirmed through DNA analysis.
The remains of the victims of the Flying Doctor Service helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Ulu Baram, were handed over to their families at Miri Hospital this morning. Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad coordinated the transportation, following DNA confirmation by the police and chemistry department.
Minister Dzulkefly stated that the remains of Dr. Ainul Baraah Kamarudin would be flown to Kota Bharu for burial at the Seri Kedeper Muslim cemetery. Nurse Debra Moset's remains will be buried in Padawan, while Jessie Paya Jok's remains will be taken to her family home in Miri, with a funeral at the BEM cemetery in Lambir the following day. Assistant Medical Officer Alexson Adit Henry's remains will be taken to his family home in Miri, with a funeral at the Lambir Anglican cemetery the next day.
The pilot's remains, Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, will be flown to Kuala Lumpur International Airport before being buried in Senawang, Negeri Sembilan. Health Minister Dzulkefly pledged to strengthen cooperation with the fire and rescue department, following the temporary grounding of Layang-Layang Aerospace's BO-105 helicopters and other aircraft.
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