00:01The Health Ministry has temporarily suspended all Flying Doctor Service operations in Sarawak
00:08following the helicopter crash in Longlelang, Miri, that killed all five people on board.
00:13In a statement on Thursday, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkifli Ahmad
00:18says the suspension will allow investigations into the service's safety and operational mechanisms.
00:24However, medical evacuation or medevac for emergency cases will continue
00:29through cooperation between the Health Ministry and the Fire and Rescue Department.
00:34The Ministry is also in talks with the Malaysian Armed Forces to explore using military assets
00:39to transport patients needing urgent treatment.
00:42Dr Dzulkifli says the Ministry will carry out a comprehensive assessment of the FDS framework in Sarawak
00:49covering contracts, governance, operational safety, coverage needs and the effectiveness of the current service model
00:57to build a safer, more resilient and sustainable approach going forward.
01:02The Ministry is also reassessing FDS locations and access methods, including alternative transport options
01:09to ensure rural communities continue to have access to health care.
01:13Dr Dzulkifli says the safety of personnel and patients remains the Ministry's top priority
01:19and the public will be updated as the situation develops.
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