RM16 mln clinic for Simpang Layar among major healthcare boosts in Betong
KUCHING (June 28): A new health clinic valued at RM16 million will be built in the Simpang Layar area of Betong, announced Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas.
He said the facility is in addition to two other major healthcare projects in Spaoh – a RM36 million health clinic, and a RM5 million haemodialysis centre.
All three projects are undertaken by the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA).
'On behalf of the people in Betong Division, I must thank our Premier for the commitment and the RM15 billion development allocation,' said Uggah during a Gawai Dayak gathering hosted by Saribas Social and Recreational Club at a hotel here on Friday.
According to the Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development, residents of Betong have seen many impactful projects coming their way, including the road connecting Sri Aman to Betong town.
'This road, as part of the Second Trunk Road, is expected to be completed next year. Once done, it will reduce driving time between the two towns to about 30 minutes,' said the Bukit Saban assemblyman.
Highlighting modern farming as the way forward, Uggah said a 1,000-acre area for agropark and several anchor companies to spearhead the development with landowners, had been identified.
On another matter, Uggah also encouraged the Saribas Social and Recreational Club, with its 34 years in history, to recruit more young members.
The Deputy Premier later announced allocations totalling RM180,000 for the club and its cooperative, presented mementos to the club's president and Betong MP Dr Richard Rapu and other members, and awarded incentives to 26 outstanding students in Betong.
Also present at the gathering was former deputy chief minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu Numpang. Betong douglas uggah Health Clinic Simpang Layar
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