DEBAK: Haemodialysis centres will also be set up in Beladin and Kabong on top of the one planned for Spaoh.
According to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, the decision was taken during the recent meeting of the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA).
He revealed that each centre will cost RM5 million and will be built this year.
“BDDA will pay for the construction and the necessary equipment and machines. We will also enhance the existing one in Debak.
“When all these centres are operating, it will reduce the crowd in Betong Hospital and Debak Haemodialysis Centre,” he said after officiating at an education motivational talk for parents and members of parent -teacher associations from seven primary schools here yesterday.
With regard to the programme, Uggah called on parents to do their part in ensuring their children get the best education.
He said it was vital for them to know how best they could supplement teachers’ efforts in educating their children.
He added that with the Sarawak government now venturing into a number of new, smart and high technology industries, more technologists, engineers and other professionals will be needed.
“Therefore, I am encouraging more of our children to go for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects.
“At the same time, they must also cultivate the reading habit to add to their knowledge and keep abreast with new developments in the world today,” he said.
During the programme, Uggah who was accompanied by one of the Premier’s political secretaries, Riseline Mapong, donated computers to seven primary schools here.
