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Malaysia suspends Sarawak Flying Doctor Service flights after the fatal Long Lellang crash, pending safety review. ✈️

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Nurse Jessie Paya Jok, 44, died in the Long Lellang FDS crash weeks before her planned move to study midwifery. 💔

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MMA wants independent safety checks on every aircraft, boat & ambulance used for health missions, plus mandatory insurance for health workers, after the FDS trage…

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🔥 21 patients were transferred after a fire at Hospital Jengka, Pahang. No injuries or deaths were reported. The cause is under investigation.

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Sarawak to give RM100,000 to each family of the 5 Flying Doctor Service crash victims, plus free schooling for their kids. 🕊️

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MP Dr Kelvin Yii: govt can't hide behind indemnity forms if negligence caused the fatal FDS crash. Wants real compensation & insurance for staff. ⚖️

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FDS chopper crash sparks fury: MOH staff sign indemnity forms & fly for just RM30, with no safety training or insurance. 😔

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Malaysia is chairing the Asean Health Ministers' Meeting for the first time in 22 years, launching the Asean Strategic Health Agenda 2026–2030 in KL. 🌏

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