Latest news with #Murum
Borneo Post
23-05-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
In appealing for dialysis centre, rep details monthly trials of Murum's kidney patients
Chukpai said Murum patients requiring dialysis three times a week in Bintulu are paying around RM2,400 a month. — Bernama photo KUCHING (May 23): Murum kidney patients are forced to travel up to three times a week for dialysis in Bintulu, Miri, or Kapit, said Kennedy Chukpai Ugon (GPS-Murum). In his motion of appreciation on the Head of State's address in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) today, Chukpai appealed for a haemodialysis centre to be immediately established at the Sungai Asap Health Clinic. 'These patients must travel back and forth from Sungai Asap to Bintulu, incurring estimated transportation, food, and/other costs of RM200 per trip due to the lack of accommodation in Bintulu. 'Imagine this, three times a week amounts to RM2,400 a month just to access dialysis treatment. This situation places a heavy financial and time burden on the patients and their families,' he said. He also appealed for the construction of new health clinics in Long Urun, Metalun, Tegulang, Ulu Linau, and Ulu Jelalong to enhance access to healthcare services within these communities. Chukpai also proposed a National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) office be established in the Sungai Asap Resettlement Scheme to address escalating cases of drug abuse. 'The enforcement agencies and grassroots communities can collaborate in an integrated, active, and comprehensive manner to tackle the issue of drug abuse and eradicate the threat of drugs — the nation's number one enemy,' he said. On infrastructure, he called on relevant ministries to consider relocating Tubau Health Clinic, which is frequently incapacitated by flooding during the monsoon season, thereby impeding the provision of healthcare services. 'This situation makes it very difficult for the clinic's staff to provide healthcare services to the community, especially during floods,' he said. He further urged the relocation of flood-prone schools such as SK Bukit Balai Tubau and SK Kuala Kebulu Jelalong. 'In addition, there is an urgent need to repair and upgrade dilapidated rural schools in N66 Murum, such as SK Long Urun and SK Lusong Laku, to ensure they are safe, comfortable, and conducive for our students and the educators serving in these schools,' he added. dialysis haemodialysis centre Kennedy Chukpai Ugon lead Murum
Borneo Post
27-04-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
Traditional dishes hold significant economic value, says assemblyman
Chukpai (centre) and his wife Cyntia Serah Emang, on his left, help themselves to the local dishes on display at one of the booths. SUNGAI ASAP (April 27): Many traditional dishes hold significant economic value. In stating this, Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon commended the organiser of a food festival for highlighting Sarawak's culinary heritage through this platform. He made these remarks while officiating at the 'Kenyah Uma Baha Traditional Food Festival' at Lamin Adet Bangen Kimet Hall, in Uma Baha Apau Koyan, last Saturday. 'Congratulations to the women's bureau of the Uma Baha Apau Koyan, its JKKK (village security and development committee) and all those involved in hosting this trailblazing festival. 'The festival aims to celebrate and safeguard the culinary heritage of the Kenyah community, particularly the Uma Baha ethnic group, ensuring that traditional dishes are preserved and passed down to younger generations. 'It also serves as a tribute to and a preservation effort for the recipes created by our ancestors,' said Chukpai. He also hoped that the event would inspire women, and also the younger generation, to confidently showcase traditional dishes, emphasising their unique flavours and cultural significance. Among those present at the event local community leader Pemanca Tony Kulleh, organising chairperson Christina Lep Apui, Uma Baha Apau Koyan women's bureau chief Linda Tuban, as well as local councillors and representatives from Sarawak Energy Berhad (Bakun HEP). food festival Kennedy Chukpai Ugon lead traditional food
