LANGKAWI, June 28 (Bernama) — The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has allocated RM5.5 million for the procurement of a sea ambulance for Langkawi and its initial operating costs, with the service expected to commence early next year. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the initiative aimed to strengthen access to faster and more efficient emergency healthcare services, particularly for the Langkawi community and tourists. Amir Hamzah, who is also co-chairman of the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA), said the sea ambulance would be operated by Hospital Sultanah Maliha (HSM) here, with its primary role being the transfer of […]

The collaboration will explore electric air ambulances and medical drones to improve emergency response, with Apollo also considering future orders and investment.

At the Jan. 27 meeting, the mother of Darien Beacham asked why a trauma center is not nearer, whether alleged coconspirators have been questioned and why suspect information was not widely released; police and the commissioner said the case is being actively worked and that information release is controlled by investigators.