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Borneo Post
15-07-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
Healthcare workers in Kapit hailed as ‘heroes', praised for dedication to profession
Jamit (centre) and Dr Veronica, on his left, join (from left) Dr Lee, Dr Michael, Elvis, Dr Misah and Dr Muhammad Nazarudin in group photo at the welcoming dinner in Kapit. KAPIT (July 16): Those on the frontline of the local healthcare sector are the true heroes, in that they remain dedicated to ensuring the well-being of the patients. This was highlighted by Deputy Minister in Sarawak Premier's Department (Native Customs and Laws) Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat during an event to welcome the visit by Health Department Sarawak director Dr Veronica Lugah here recently. 'The commitment shown by our healthcare workers during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic was nothing short of heroic. 'Their sacrifice had ensured the safety and well-being of our communities,' said the Bukit Goram. Nonetheless, he also stressed the importance of taking care of the healthcare workers' welfare and well-being. 'This area covers mental health, workplace safety and access to all available support systems. 'As the healthcare workers continue to do their best in taking care of public health, their welfare must also be looked into,' added Jamit. Meanwhile, in her remarks, Dr Veronica acknowledged the issues faced by the local healthcare personnel. 'I witnessed first-hand the infrastructural and logistical challenges in Kapit. 'Despite outdated facilities, space constraints and limited supplies, I must commend our healthcare workers for their remarkable spirit in serving the communities here,' she said. In connection with Dr Veronica's visit, a welcoming dinner, which also served to honour the dedication and sacrifices of the healthcare frontliners here during the height of the pandemic – namely between 2020 and 2022. Among the distinguished guests were Health Department Sarawak deputy directors Dr Muhammad Nazarudin Bahari (public health) and Dr Misah Md Ramli (dentistry), Kapit Resident Elvis Didit, Kapit Health officer Dr Micheal Pelitini Ugak, and Kapit Hospital director Dr Francis Lee. healthcare workers Jefferson Jamit Unyat Kapit lead
Borneo Post
10-06-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
Longhouse chief thanks govt for undertaking NCR land survey over Ng Ensilai in Kapit
TR Jambon Andas KAPIT (June 10): The chieftain of a 45-unit longhouse at Nanga Ensilai, on the west bank of Rajang River opposite this town, is thankful for surveying works undertaken by the state government to ensure ownership of individual Native Customary Rights (NCR) land lots. According to Tuai Rumah Jambon Andas, the Land and Survey Department is set to kick off Phase II perimeter survey under Section 18 of the Sarawak Land Code, meant for the individual landowners. 'Phase I survey under Section 6 of the Code was completed in 2020, meant for the communal land titles. 'On behalf of my longhouse folks, we are very happy that Land and Survey Department has commenced the Phase II surveying. 'The surveyors have been on the ground since April. 'On our part, we make sure that the NCR land claimants from Nanga Ensilai are fully cooperating with the surveyors and working closely with them in identifying the land boundaries. 'This is meant to help smoothen and expedite the surveying works. For this, I also wish to thank the individual landowners for such a solid cooperation,' said Jambon when met here recently. The longhouse chieftain also expressed gratitude to Works Minister and Kapit MP Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi, and Deputy Minister in Sarawak Premier's Department (Native Customs and Laws) and Bukit Goram assemblyman Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat, for their strong support in facilitating the NCR land perimeter survey over Nanga Ensilai. Jambon Andas longhouse native customary rights land NCR land survey
