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Daily Express
17-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Express
Kaamatan promotes unity, not drunkenness — James Ratib
Published on: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 17, 2025 By: Mardinah Jikur Text Size: The Kaamatan Festival is a cultural celebration that honours ancestral heritage, not a drinking fest as claimed by some, said Sugut Assemblyman and KDCA Vice President Datuk James Ratib. Speaking at the Sandakan-level Kaamatan celebration today, he stressed the festival's role in promoting tradition, unity, and youth awareness of heritage. Advertisement He called on youth to stay rooted in tradition and urged greater participation from government-linked companies in supporting Kaamatan events across Sabah. Separately, James announced the Sandakan Duchess of Kent Hospital will receive six new dialysis machines, part of 100 units donated to state hospitals. He also revealed RM400 million has been allocated under the 13th Malaysia Plan to upgrade HDOK, with RM400,000 already disbursed for initial works. He urged the federal government not to freeze rural doctors' regional allowances, warning it could deter doctors from serving outside urban areas. Advertisement On politics, James said harmony is key in the PH-BN coalition ahead of the next state election and stressed the need for any winning party to prioritize development for Sabah. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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02-05-2025
- Health
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Sandakan hospital relocates X-ray services
Published on: Thursday, May 01, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 01, 2025 By: Mardinah Jikur Text Size: The hospital greatly appreciates the patience and cooperation of everyone who received the service during this period. - Bernama pic SANDAKAN: All X-ray services for outpatients and non-critical emergency cases at the Duchess of Kent Hospital (HDOK) here have been temporarily relocated to the X-ray Unit adjacent to the Eye Ward in the hospital's old building. HDOK Director Dr Mohd Fahmie Othman said it was done carefully to ensure radiology services continue without affecting patient treatment. He said on April 28, a certified technician from the supplier conducted an inspection and repair on the X-ray machine located on the 4th floor of the Specialist Clinic, which had been experiencing technical issues since April 17. 'The inspection revealed that the voltage adjustment system (AVR) component was damaged and required a complete replacement. 'As the replacement component was not available in the local market, the supplier took immediate action to procure the component from overseas. 'The hospital is currently awaiting the arrival of the component in order to proceed with the repair and full restoration of the machine,' he added in a statement. He said the hospital greatly appreciates the patience and cooperation of everyone who received the service during this period. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
