Kundasang residents receive free eye screenings, eyeglasses
RANAU (May 4): A total of 573 residents in Kundasang benefitted from free eye screenings and eyeglasses through a community program organized by the Sabah Golf Association (SGA) in collaboration with SPECTRA, led by Datuk Seri David Sew.
The two-day initiative, held on May 2 and 3, took place at SMK Bundu Tuhan and the Kundasang Open Stage, providing vision care to students and villagers.
Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam praised the effort, stating that such programs significantly improve the quality of life for locals, especially those with vision impairments.
'This initiative reflects a meaningful way of giving back to the community,' said Dr Joachim, who is also Kundasang's assemblyman, during his visit to SMK Bundu Tuhan.
A total of 123 students were prescribed corrective glasses on the first day, while another 300 residents received theirs on the second day — bringing the total free eyeglass recipients to 423.
Dr Joachim thanked SGA, sponsors Sinaland Sdn Bhd and Primaland Sdn Bhd, as well as SMK Bundu Tuhan's principal, Prince Abd Halim Chan, for their support. He encouraged more NGOs and private firms to contribute to rural welfare programs.
SGA secretary Ian Yong said the pilot project aimed to assist students and underprivileged residents, hoping the glasses would enhance their learning and daily lives.
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