Five people were killed in a helicopter crash in northern Sarawak

Five people were killed in a helicopter crash in northern Sarawak on Tuesday , with air transport investigators set to arrive in Miri on Wednesday to assist with investigations.



The team from the Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is expected to arrive in Miri at 2pm, said Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) chief executive officer Norazman Mahmud.



The pilot, a medical officer, an assistant medical officer and two nurses were killed after a Flying Doctor Service helicopter crashed near the Long Lellang STOLport (short take-off and landing airport) in Marudi district.



A "flying doctor" service typically uses aircraft to provide medical care, emergency transport and clinical services to rural or isolated regions.



Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed the healthcare personnel who died had been on official duty.



The doctor has been identified as Ainul Baroah Kamaruddin from Kelantan. Her sister-in-law, Nureez Mohd Pauzi, confirmed Dr Ainul's death in a Facebook post following the crash. The remaining victims' identities are not yet known.



Norazman said the police would manage the identification and investigation process at Miri Hospital, including comparing the victims' DNA with that of their families.