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Borneo Post
6 days ago
- Health
- Borneo Post
RM16 mln clinic for Simpang Layar among major healthcare boosts in Betong
Uggah (centre) presents a token of appreciation to Dr Richard, as Jabu looks on. 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
The Sun
7 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
New health clinic to be built in Betong
KUCHING: A health clinic costing RM16 million will be built in the Simpang Layar area of Betong, said Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said the clinic would complement two other proposed medical facilities in the Spaoh area of Betong - a RM36 million clinic and a RM5 million haemodialysis centre. Uggah attributed these developments to the establishment of the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA). 'We have seen many high-impact projects coming our way. Another project we are eagerly anticipating is the completion of the road from Sri Aman to Betong town. 'This road, which is part of the Second Trunk Road project, is expected to be completed next year and will reduce travel time between the two towns to about 30 minutes,' he said in a statement today. Uggah reiterated that he would continue to focus on creating more income-generating economic activities and promoting education excellence in Betong. 'We view modern farming as the way forward. Toward this end, we have identified an area of 1,000 acres for our agro park, and we have also identified several companies to spearhead the development with landowners,' he added.
Barnama
7 days ago
- Health
- Barnama
New Health Clinic To Be Built In Betong
REGION - SARAWAK > NEWS KUCHING, June 28 (Bernama) -- A health clinic costing RM16 million will be built in the Simpang Layar area of Betong, said Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said the clinic would complement two other proposed medical facilities in the Spaoh area of Betong - a RM36 million clinic and a RM5 million haemodialysis centre. Uggah attributed these developments to the establishment of the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA). bootstrap slideshow 'We have seen many high-impact projects coming our way. Another project we are eagerly anticipating is the completion of the road from Sri Aman to Betong town. 'This road, which is part of the Second Trunk Road project, is expected to be completed next year and will reduce travel time between the two towns to about 30 minutes,' he said in a statement today. Uggah reiterated that he would continue to focus on creating more income-generating economic activities and promoting education excellence in Betong. 'We view modern farming as the way forward. Toward this end, we have identified an area of 1,000 acres for our agro park, and we have also identified several companies to spearhead the development with landowners,' he added. -- BERNAMA
The Star
16-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Batang Saribas bridge to be declared opened July 19
KUCHING: The RM375.5mil Batang Saribas 1 bridge will be officially declared open by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg on July 19. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said the 1.55km span brought an end to the people's 60-year wait for a bridge across the Batang Saribas. The newly completed bridge was opened for public use on May 25. It is the fifth to be completed out of 16 bridges being constructed along the Sarawak Coastal Road. Uggah said Abang Johari was scheduled to officiate the bridge's opening in Pusa, a small coastal town in central Sarawak. He said the Premier would also launch the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA) at the same time. "We feel that it is most appropriate for him to launch both the bridge and BDDA. "The people of Betong wish to thank the Premier for the bridge and for allocating a budget of RM1.5bil to BDDA," he said after chairing a meeting on preparations for the opening ceremony in Betong on Monday (June 16). Uggah said BDDA was set up in 2022 as one of nine regional development agencies in Sarawak. "BDDA is a game changer on the path towards fulfilling the people's expectations for more development and a better life," he said, adding that the organisers were targeting a crowd of 5,000 for the launch events. Also present at the meeting were Betong and Batang Lupar MPs Datuk Dr Richard Rapu and Mohamad Shafizan Kepli, Krian and Kalaka assemblymen Friday Belik and Mohamad Duri and Betong Resident Richard Michael Abunawas.
Borneo Post
16-06-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Premier to officially open RM375.5 mln Batang Saribas 1 Bridge on July 19
Uggah chairs the meeting to prepare for the bridge and BDDA launches. BETONG (June 16): Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is scheduled to officially open Batang Saribas 1 Bridge on July 19. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who is Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development, said the launch in Pusa will begin at 10.30am. Uggah said this after chairing a meeting on preparations and the formation of an organising committee for the opening ceremony here today. He said Abang Johari will also launch the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA). 'We feel that it is most appropriate for him to launch the RM375.5 million bridge and the BDDA. The 1.55km long bridge ends the people's 60 years' wait for a bridge crossing the Batang Saribas. It is now open for public use. 'On the other hand, the BDDA, one of the nine regional development agencies in the state, was established in September 2022. It is high time to tell Betong folks of the progress it has achieved so far,' Uggah said. He said Betong residents also wished to thank the Premier for the bridge and for allocating a big budget of RM1.5 billion to BDDA. According to him, BDDA is a game changer and is on the path to fulfilling the people's expectations for more development, progress, and a better life. 'I hope Betong folks will turn up in full force for the two functions, although we are targeting a crowd of not less than 5,000,' he added. Among those present at the meeting were Betong MP Datuk Dr Richard Rapu, Batang Lupar MP Mohamad Shafizan Kepli, Krian and Kalaka assemblymen Friday Belik and Mohamad Duri, as well as Betong Resident Richard Michael Abunawas. abang johari Batang Saribas 1 Bridge douglas uggah embas lead
