PETRONAS donates medical equipment to Santubong Health Clinic to enhance rural healthcare

Dr Abdul Rahman (front row, seventh left) poses with PETRONAS representatives and other healthcare officials after presenting the equipment at Santubong Health Clinic on July 18, 2024.

By Dayak Daily Team.

KUCHING, July 18: Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) has donated medical equipment worth RM53,042 to Santubong Health Clinic, aiming to improve medical services and facilitate access to healthcare in rural areas.

The equipment was handed over by Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, to the clinic today.

According to a news report by the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas), the donation aims to enhance medical services and reduce the burden on the community to seek treatment at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) and private hospitals located further away in Kuching city, especially during emergencies.

Among the donations are digital baby scales, blood pressure reading devices, cardiac overbed tables, air conditioners, office chairs, laptops, and other items.

During the event, Dr Abdul Rahman, who is also Pantai Damai Assemblyman, had the opportunity to present a trauma kit, ‘dressing trolley,’ and other essential items.

He expressed hope that contributions through collaborative programs such as the Sarawak Women’s Energy Charity (SABATI) could further improve the quality of health services at the clinic.

Also present were Petronas Sarawak General Manager Norazibah Md Rabu, Badan Amal Tenaga Isteri-Isteri (SABATI) Honorary Treasurer Datin Siti Shorgayah Ahmad Zaidin, SABATI Exco Datin Rosemary Wong, Kuching Division Health Officer Dr Johnny Pangkas, Medical Officer in Charge of Santubong Health Clinic Dr Nur Shaffig Nassaruddin, and Assistant Medical Officer Abdul Rahman Tenain. — DayakDaily