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15 October 2026

Malaysia

Putrajaya Paying RM130,000 Each To Four FDS Crash Victims’ Families

MOH announces federal lump-sum payments of at least RM130,000 to each family of its four staff killed in the Long Lellang tragedy. But MOH didn't mention any payment from Putrajaya for the family of the fifth victim, the pilot, who was a private worker.

8 October 2026

Malaysia

It Wasn’t Time For Jessie To Die, Says Her Husband

Although Larry accepts human mortality, he struggles with the sudden death of his wife, nurse Jessie Paya, in the FDS chopper crash. Larry, whose own father passed when he was 10, didn't want their two young children to go through the same thing.

6 October 2026

Malaysia

Third FDS Crash Family Slams MOH’s Absent Support

After complaints from two Miri families, a third victim's family in the FDS chopper crash, pilot Captain Zainol Afiq's widow, has denounced MOH's silence and lack of support, saying Layang Layang Aerospace "paid for everything". She has two young children.

15 September 2026

Malaysia

Broken Ambulance Door, Dilapidated Staff Quarters, Poor Staff Meals: Post-Long Lellang Tragedy

The Long Lellang tragedy has sparked stories from health workers about other parts of the health service, like broken ambulance doors and bald tyres, very dilapidated staff quarters in Sabah, and poor staff meals like plain bread and biscuits for doctors.

10 September 2026

Malaysia

The Five Lights Extinguished In Long Lellang Tragedy

Family, friends, coworkers, and patients pay tribute to Capt Zainol, Dr Ainul, SN Debra, SN Jessie, and MA Alexson, who died in the line of duty in their 30s and 40s on a Flying Doctor Service flight in Sarawak. They were remembered as dedicated workers.

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Putrajaya Paying RM130,000 Each To Four FDS Crash Victims’ Families

It Wasn’t Time For Jessie To Die, Says Her Husband

Third FDS Crash Family Slams MOH’s Absent Support

Broken Ambulance Door, Dilapidated Staff Quarters, Poor Staff Meals: Post-Long Lellang Tragedy

The Five Lights Extinguished In Long Lellang Tragedy

Malaysian Anaesthesiologist First Asian To Lead Global Pain Association

Private Hospital Beds Officially Surpass Public Beds In Penang: Exco

Patients Skipping GPs For Private Hospitals Drive Up Medical Costs: APHM

Poisons Board Endorses Proposed Exemption Of Liquid Nicotine

IHH CEO Reveals Uncomfortable Truths Of Malaysian Health Care