KUCHING, Oct 15: The next-of-kin of the four Ministry of Health (MoH) personnel who perished in a helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Ulu Baram, are each eligible to receive up to RM130,000 in lump-sum payments, and monthly pension benefits starting Oct 21.
According to a Bernama report, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said, the lump-sum payment comprised of compensation for accumulated leave (GCR), a derivative gratuity, funeral expense assistance, and an ex-gratia death payment.
He said the initiative will be undertaken in collaboration with the Public Service Department (PSD) and the Sarawak State Health Department, to ensure the timely disbursement of derivative pension benefits and appropriate financial assistance to the bereaved families.
