Sarawak to resume talks on health autonomy
Published on: Sun, Aug 10, 2025 Text Size: KUCHING: Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian ( pic ) will meet Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad on Monday to follow up on outstanding matters in the state's push for health autonomy, the New Straits Times reported. The discussions will cover the Samarahan cancer hospital project, staffing shortages, the return of Sarawakian medical officers from the peninsula, and greater administrative powers.
Advertisement This will be Sim's second meeting with Dzulkefly on the state's health autonomy roadmap, with the first held in April. Any agreed matters will be taken to the Technical Committee on MA63 on August 18, before the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council meets on Sept 12. Sim said Sarawak is exploring an Australian-style model where the state manages healthcare with federal funding, supported by systems suited to its vast and sparsely populated areas. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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