{
  "id": 14680870,
  "title": "Flying Doctor crash victims’ next-of-kin to get monthly pension",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/flying-doctor-crash-victims-next-of-kin-to-get-monthly-pension-14680870",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T10:59:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/15/flying-doctor-crash-victims-next-of-kin-to-get-monthly-pension"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The families of four health ministry staff members killed in a helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Sarawak, will now receive monthly pension payments, according to Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad. The initiative, announced on October 21, reflects the government's dedication to supporting the bereaved families. Minister Ahmad stated that the payment structure encompasses compensation for unused leave, a derivative gratuity, funeral assistance, and an ex-gratia death benefit. The total lump-sum amount each family is entitled to is RM130,000, with distribution based on each beneficiary's share and legal guidelines. The tragic incident, which occurred on September 8, claimed the lives of five individuals, including four healthcare workers on duty for the Flying Doctor Service in a remote community.",
  "summary": "Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says a proposal for the posthumous promotion of the four healthcare workers has also been approved.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Flying Doctor crash victims’ next-of-kin to get monthly pension",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/flying-doctor-crash-victims-next-of-kin-to-get-monthly-pension",
        "published": "2026-10-15T10:59:00.000Z"
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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."
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