{
  "id": 14675384,
  "title": "Dzulkefly: Families of MOH staff killed in Sarawak helicopter crash to receive pensions from Oct 21",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/dzulkefly-families-of-moh-staff-killed-in-sarawak-helicopter-crash-to-14675384",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T10:31:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/15/dzulkefly-families-of-moh-staff-killed-in-sarawak-helicopter-crash-to-receive-pensions-from-oct-21/239236"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 15, it was announced that the families of four Ministry of Health staff members who tragically died in a helicopter crash in Sarawak's Long Lellang will start receiving pension payments from October 21. This decision reflects the government's dedication to supporting the families during this difficult time. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad revealed that the Ministry of Health, along with the Public Service Department and the Sarawak State Health Department, carefully manages the distribution of these derivative pension benefits and financial assistance. The total compensation package for eligible beneficiaries includes lump-sum payments for accumulated leave, a derivative gratuity, funeral expense aid, and an ex-gratia death payment. Dr Dzulkefly emphasized that the Madani Government and MOH remain committed to ensuring the well-being of the affected families. Additionally, a proposal for the posthumous promotion of the deceased healthcare workers has been approved to honor their service and sacrifices. The total compensation for each victim is at least RM130,000. The incident, which occurred on September 8, resulted in the loss of five individuals, all of whom were MOH employees working in a remote community.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA, Oct 15 — The next-of-kin of four Ministry of Health (MOH) staff who perished in a helicopter crash in L...",
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      {
        "outlet": "The New York Times",
        "title": "Families of Sailors Killed in Gulf Struggle for Compensation and Closure",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/families-of-sailors-killed-in-gulf-struggle-for-compensation-and",
        "published": "2026-10-15T09:00:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Dzulkefly: Families of MOH staff killed in Sarawak helicopter crash to receive pensions from Oct 21",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/dzulkefly-families-of-moh-staff-killed-in-sarawak-helicopter-crash-to",
        "published": "2026-10-15T10:31:54.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}