Ambulance copter service better and cost effective


All smiles: Nga (left) with Dr Zaliha and Abdul Wahad (centre) posing with the ambulance helicopter after launching Emars and JBPM’s festive season safety campaign at AEON Shah Alam. — Bernama

SHAH ALAM: The operation of the first Emergency Medical Air Rescue Service (Emars) ambulance helicopter by the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), starting May 1, is expected to save the government RM15mil a year.

Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming said the government spent about RM20mil a year on the services of private specialists in remote areas for rescue and medical work.

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