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Families of four MOH staff killed in Sarawak crash to receive pensions
The next-of-kin of four Ministry of Health employees who died in a helicopter accident in Sarawak will begin receiving monthly pension payments from October 21, the Health Minister announced Tuesday.
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PUTRAJAYA — Bereaved families of the four Ministry of Health staff members killed in the Sarawak helicopter crash will commence receiving monthly pension benefits starting October 21, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed on Tuesday.
The four MOH personnel perished in the aviation accident in Sarawak, prompting the ministry to expedite pension processing for their dependants. Dr Dzulkefly did not provide additional details regarding the circumstances of the crash or the identities of the deceased staff members in his announcement.
The pension scheme forms part of the government's support measures for families of civil servants who die in the line of duty. The monthly payments will provide financial assistance to the next-of-kin during this difficult period.
The Ministry of Health has not released further information about the incident or timeline for any formal investigation findings.