Kuala Lampur, Sept. 11 -- As Malaysians prepare to mark Malaysia Day on September 16, the wreckage at Long Lellang Airport offers a sobering starting point for reflection.

On September 8, a helicopter carrying a medical team from the Flying Doctor Service (FDS) crashed in Ulu Baram, Sarawak, killing all five people on board: the pilot, a medical officer, an assistant medical officer and two nurses.

The decision by the Health Ministry (KKM) to suspend all FDS operations in Sarawak pending a review of safety, governance and the service delivery model was necessary and appropriate. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has said the review will cover contracts, governance, operational safety, coverage requirements and the effectiven...