Rep delivers nearly RM1 mln in RTP projects to boost health services in Kota Sentosa
Yap (left) with JKR officers at Kota Sentosa Health Clinic discussing the construction of new medical lab.
KUCHING (May 10): Kota Sentosa is set to see significant improvements in healthcare services with nearly RM1 million in Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects being rolled out by its assemblyman, Wilfred Yap.
The upgrades include the construction of a new medical laboratory at the Kota Sentosa Health Clinic and infrastructure enhancements at the nearby Sentosa Psychiatric Hospital.
Yap confirmed that RM500,000 has been allocated for the new medical lab, which will bolster diagnostic capabilities and help deliver faster, more efficient services to the local community.
'The new medical lab will significantly improve diagnostic capabilities, ensuring faster and more efficient medical services for the community,' he said in a statement following a site discussion with officers from the Public Works Department (JKR) yesterday.
He also visited the Sentosa Psychiatric Hospital to monitor the progress of ongoing upgrades funded under a separate RM400,000 RTP allocation.
The works include improved parking, renovations to the occupational therapy unit, and a refurbished multipurpose hall.
'These enhancements are expected to provide better facilities for both mental health patients and healthcare providers, fostering a more conducive environment for rehabilitation and therapy,' Yap added.
He thanked the Sarawak Health Department, JKR, the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP), and healthcare personnel for their support and cooperation in implementing the projects.
'I would like to express my gratitude to the Sarawak Health Department, JKR, MPP, and healthcare staff of both Kota Sentosa Health Clinic and Sentosa Psychiatric Hospital for their cooperation in implementing these crucial RTP projects,' he said. health services infrastructure Kota Sentosa lead RTP Wilfred Yap
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