MMEA Evacuates Critically Ill Langkawi Patient For Urgent Specialist Treatment

ALOR SETAR, June 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (Maritime Malaysia) has once again successfully carried out a medical evacuation mission, transferring a critically ill patient from Langkawi to the mainland for urgent specialist treatment yesterday.

Kedah and Perlis Maritime Director Maritime First Admiral Romli Mustafa said the state Maritime Operations Centre (PUSOP) received a request for assistance from Sultanah Maliha Hospital (HSM) to transfer a 52-year-old man suffering from a brain haemorrhage caused by a ruptured anterior communicating artery aneurysm.

He said the patient's condition was critical and required more comprehensive specialist care at Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital (HSB) in Alor Setar.

“Throughout the evacuation process, the patient was sedated and fully dependent on respiratory support through a ventilator.

“To ensure the mission was carried out swiftly and smoothly, Penggalang Boat 2 was deployed to transport the patient and four HSM medical personnel from the Langkawi Maritime Jetty to the Kuala Perlis Jetty before he was taken to HSB for further treatment,” he said in a statement today.

Romli said Maritime Malaysia remains committed to supporting humanitarian missions, including emergency medical evacuations, alongside its responsibilities in maritime law enforcement and safeguarding the nation's waters.

He added that the close cooperation between Maritime Malaysia and healthcare institutions reflects an important synergy in ensuring the well-being of communities, particularly those living on islands and in coastal areas.

Romli also expressed his appreciation to the boat crew and medical personnel involved for their professionalism and dedication throughout the operation.

“Maritime Malaysia will continue to provide assistance and support to the maritime community and relevant agencies in ensuring the safety and well-being of the people are always safeguarded,” he said.

-- BERNAMA