{
  "id": 6523512,
  "title": "Long Lellang crash: Jessie Paya's dream of further studies cut short",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/long-lellang-crash-jessie-payas-dream-of-further-studies-cut-short",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T02:32:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1529496/long-lellang-crash-jessie-payas-dream-further-studies-cut-short"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nurse Jessie Paya Jok, 44, had a dream of pursuing further education that was tragically cut short when she was killed in a flying doctor service helicopter crash in Long Lellang. Her close friend, Caroline Sawai Joseph Chungat, expressed that Paya had told her that the current month would be her final assignment with the FDS, as she was planning to begin an Advanced Diploma in Midwifery the following year. The dream of continuing her studies was not realized. Paya and Caroline had been friends since 2005, when they were both community nurse trainees at the Health Ministry Training Institute in Serian. Paya was known for her soft-spoken nature and ability to brighten the atmosphere around her with her cheerful demeanor. Throughout their 21-year friendship, Paya's kindness and compassion were evident, especially during her service at Bario Health Clinic, where her dedication won the affection of the entire community. Caroline also knew another nurse, Debra Moset, who was killed in the crash. Debra was known for her friendly, approachable nature and her fondness for joking around. Both Paya and Debra were described to be meticulous and responsible in their duties, with a caring attitude towards patients.",
  "summary": "KUCHING: The dream of nurse Jessie Paya Jok, 44, to further her studies was cut short when she was killed in the flying doctor service (FDS) helicopter crash in Long Lellang on Tuesday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nurse Jessie Paya, 44, died in Long Lellang helicopter crash.",
    "Paya planned to start Advanced Diploma in Midwifery next year.",
    "Paya and Debra Moset, another nurse, killed in same crash."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The tragic loss of nurse Jessie Paya Jok and her colleague Debra Moset in the helicopter crash has cut short their promising careers and shattered the lives of those who knew them.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Long Lellang Crash: Jessie Paya’s Dream Of Further Studies Cut Short - Close Friend",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/general-long-lellang-crash-jessie-payaa-s-dream-of-further-studies",
        "published": "2026-09-10T00:33:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}