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Four agencies to assist Sarawak medical flights during service suspension
Police, the Royal Malaysian Air Force, and two other enforcement bodies will help the Health Ministry maintain emergency medical evacuation flights in Sarawak while the Flying Doctor Service undergoes suspension.
LSN Malaysia ·
KOTA BHARU, Sept 13 — Four enforcement agencies have been mobilised to support the Ministry of Health in sustaining emergency medical evacuation operations across Sarawak during a temporary suspension of the Flying Doctor Service.
The Royal Malaysian Police, Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), and two additional enforcement agencies will coordinate with the Health Ministry to ensure that critical mercy flights continue uninterrupted for patients requiring urgent medical attention in remote areas of the state.
The collaborative arrangement underscores efforts to maintain essential healthcare access in Sarawak's outlying regions, where air transport remains crucial for transferring patients to major medical facilities. The deployment of multi-agency resources reflects the importance placed on sustaining emergency medical services despite operational challenges.
Details regarding the duration of the Flying Doctor Service suspension and the specific roles of each assisting agency have not been disclosed. The Health Ministry is expected to provide further updates on the alternative service arrangements and expected timeline for normalisation of regular operations.
The initiative demonstrates inter-agency coordination in addressing healthcare delivery challenges in Malaysia's eastern region during periods of service disruption.