00:00The next of kin of the four Health Ministry personnel
00:03killed in a helicopter crash in Sarawak on September 8
00:07are each eligible to receive at least RM130,000 in lump sum compensation.
00:13The Ministry said on Thursday that the payments comprise compensation in lieu of leave,
00:18derivative gratuity, funeral assistance and death ex gracia payments.
00:24Monthly derivative pension payments to eligible dependents
00:27are scheduled to begin next Wednesday.
00:30It said the pensions would be distributed among eligible next of kin
00:34according to their respective entitlements under existing legal provisions,
00:38with the Public Service Department providing further clarification where necessary.
00:43The families are also entitled to benefits under the work-related disaster ex gracia scheme,
00:49with applications being processed by the Sarawak Pension Division and the Finance Ministry.
00:54The Ministry said it was working closely with the relevant agencies to expedite the disbursement of benefits
01:01and ensure the families receive the assistance due to them.
01:05The September 8 crash claimed five lives, including a pilot and four Health Ministry personnel
01:11who were on duty with the Flying Doctor Service.
01:14Acknowledging that no amount of financial assistance could replace the loss of a loved one,
01:19the Ministry expressed hope that the payments would help ease the bereaved family's financial burdens
01:25and day-to-day challenges.
01:27As a mark of respect for the sacrifices made by the four personnel,
01:32the Ministry has also proposed posthumous promotions for them.
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