The airspace in Miri has become a familiar ground to the Fire and Rescue Department’s Sarawak Regional Air Base (PUWS) commander Robert James, who has been involved with Covid-19 logistics since early June this year.

James, 35, who is a co-pilot, said he and his team had carried out various rescue missions besides delivering Covid-19 vaccines to rural areas in Miri, including Long Lellang, Long Banga, Lio Mato, Long Jeeh and Long Jekitan.

"We also send staff from the Health Ministry to rural areas that...