Long Lellang:Sarawak The Sarawak State Government has extended financial support by contributing RM100,000 to each family of the five victims involved in the Flying Doctor Service (FDS) helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Baram, which took place on September 8.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, educational assistance is also being offered through Yayasan Sarawak (Sarawak Foundation) to alleviate the burden on the victims' families, ensuring the continuation of their children's education.

The contributions were handed over by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to the next-of-kin during a ceremony at the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly complex. Abang Johari emphasized that while the loss of a family member is immeasurable in monetary terms, the government can provide support, particularly for the victims' children. Offer letters from Yayasan Sarawak were presented to assist with school and university tuition fees.

The crash involved a BO-105 helicopter carrying five individuals, including the pilot, and occurred near the Short Take-Off and Landing Port (STOLport) in Long Lellang. The victims were identified as Alexson Adit Henry, Debra Moset, Dr. Ainul Baraah Kamaruddin, Jessie Paya Jok, and Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham.