Helicopter carrying govt health workers makes emergency landing in Penampang

25 Sep 2024 • 4:02 PM MYT
Daily Express
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By: Jessie Lee, Hayati Dzulkifli

Kota Kinabalu: A helicopter carrying government health workers made an emergency landing in a forest reportedly near Kampung Buayan in Penampang, a viral video shows Wednesday.

Reports said the helicopter experienced engine trouble and was on its way back from Kampung Saliliran, Nabawan, to Kota Kinabalu.

“I am informed that Layang Layang [Aerospace Sdn Bhd], the owner of the helicopter rented by the State Health Department (JKNS) as an Flying Doctor Service (FDS), will make a press statement,” Sabah Health Director Datuk Dr. Asits Sanna told Daily Express when contacted.

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