Uggah: Beladin, Kabong to also have haemodialysis centres

Haemodialysis centres will be set up in Beladin and Kabong in addition to Spaoh under Betong division, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas.

The Bukit Saban assemblyman said the decision to establish these centres was agreed upon during the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA) meeting recently.

“Each centre will cost around RM5 million and will be constructed within this year.

“BDDA will bear the cost for the construction and the necessary equipment or machines. We will also enhance the existing centre in Debak.

“When all these centres are operating, this will reduce the crowd at Betong Hospital and Debak Haemodialysis Centre,” he told reporters after officiating a motivational talk for parents and parentteacher association members

BDDA will bear the cost for the construction and the necessary equipment or machines. We will also enhance the existing centre in Debak.

Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas

of seven primary schools in Debak on Saturday.

Uggah had last Friday announced that BDDA had decided to establish a haemodialysis centre in Spaoh.

Earlier in his speech, the deputy premier called on parents to do their part in ensuring that their children receive the best education.

He said it is imperative that they complement the efforts of teachers in educating their children.

He also reminded them that with the Sarawak government now venturing into new, smart and high technology industries, there is a demand for more technologists, engineers and other professionals.

“More of our children should be encouraged to go for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects.

“At the same time, they must also cultivate a reading habit to add to their knowledge as well as to keep abreast with new developments in the world today,” he said.

At the event, Uggah donated computer sets to the seven primary schools.

Accompanying him was Roseline Mapong, who is a political secretary to the Sarawak Premier.