Kuala Lampur, Sept. 8 -- KUCHING, Sept 8 - The status of five people aboard a Health Ministry (MOH) Flying Doctor Service helicopter that crashed near the Long Lellang Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) airport in Sarawak this afternoon remains unknown, as search and rescue operations continue.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the helicopter, which departed from Miri, was carrying a pilot and four MOH health personnel - a medical officer, medical assistant and two nurses - who were on official duty.

"Based on the initial information received, the flight that departed from Miri was operated by one pilot and carried four MOH health personnel, namely one medical officer, one medical assistant and two nurses who were on offici...