FDS still grounded amid reports of helicopter's emergency landing in Bintulu

KUALA LUMPUR: The Flying Doctor Service (FDS) in Sarawak has yet to resume operations and is still undergoing further scrutiny and assessment before any decision is made on its reactivation.

The Health Ministry said any resumption of the service would have to take into account operational safety, the welfare of personnel and staff readiness.

"The Health Ministry emphasises that the FDS in Sarawak has yet to resume operations and is still undergoing further scrutiny and assessment before any decision is made on its reactivation.

"Any resumption of the service must take into account operational safety, the welfare of personnel and staff readiness," it said when contacted.