{
  "id": 6923910,
  "title": "Sarawak police close final chapter as Long Lellang crash victims return to families",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/sarawak-police-close-final-chapter-as-long-lellang-crash-victims",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T12:20:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/12/sarawak-police-close-final-chapter-as-long-lellang-crash-victims-return-to-families/234987"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The final chapter of the Long Lellang helicopter crash has been closed as the remains of all five victims have been returned to their families, according to Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah. The identification process of personal belongings is now underway, with the helicopter's remains expected to be flown out tomorrow, September 13. Two victims will be flown to Peninsular Malaysia, while the other three will be buried in Miri and Kuching. The cause of the crash is yet to be announced by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau, and the case has been classified as a Sudden Death Report. The families of the victims, including Capt Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, Dr Ainul Baraah Kamaruddin, Alexson Adit Henry, Debra Moset, and Jessie Paya Jok, will liaise with Layang-Layang Aerospace Sdn Bhd for flight arrangements and related matters.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Sarawak police close final chapter as Long Lellang crash victims return to families",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/sarawak-police-close-final-chapter-as-long-lellang-crash-victims-6924575",
        "published": "2026-09-12T12:20:50.000Z"
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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."
}