Health Minister: FDS crash victims’ remains handed over to families after DNA identification

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 on September 13 after their identities were confirmed through DNA analysis. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad coordinated the transportation of the remains to their final resting places following official confirmation of their identities by the police and the Department of Chemistry.

The remains of medical officer Dr Ainul Baraah Kamarudin will be flown from Miri to Kota Bharu, Kelantan, and buried at Seri Kedeper Muslim Cemetery, while nurse Debra Moset's remains will be laid to rest at Kampung Semadang, Padawan, and nurse Jessie Paya Jok's remains will be taken to her home, with her funeral held at BEM Cemetery Lambir, Miri.

Pilot Capt Zainol Afiq Bee Sham's remains will be flown from Miri to Kuala Lumpur International Airport before being buried at Forest Heights Muslim Cemetery, Senawang, Negeri Sembilan.

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