RM5 mln Bakun-Murum Health Clinic set to serve 13,000 residents in 24 months

Dr Dzulkefly (standing, third right) witnessing the signing of MoU for Bakun-Murum Health Clinic project at the Health Ministry in Putrajaya on June 19, 2026.

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, June 20: A RM5 million Bakun-Murum Health Clinic is set to benefit around 13,000 residents once completed in 24 months, significantly improving access to healthcare services in the area.

In a TVS news, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the project is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), and will provide more comprehensive medical services for rural communities currently reliant on SEB-owned healthcare facilities that have been in use for over 12 years.

He said the initiative reflects strong cooperation between the federal government and the Sarawak government in strengthening healthcare delivery in rural areas, with Sarawak Energy funding the construction through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme as a State-linked government company (GLC).

“This clinic is very much needed to meet the healthcare needs of residents in Bakun, Murum and surrounding areas,” he said after witnessing the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the project at the ministry in Putrajaya on Friday (June 19).

Also present were Deputy Minister of Digital Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong and Sarawak Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunication Datuk Liwan Lagang.

Dr Dzulkefly added that the estimated RM5 million cost may be subject to adjustment during the implementation phase, and the final figure will be confirmed later.

He said the facility will be properly staffed with doctors, nurses and medical assistants to ensure effective delivery of primary healthcare services.

SEB Power Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Bunyak Lunyong said the new clinic will also ease the burden on residents who currently need to travel to towns such as Bintulu for treatment, often over long distances and at high cost.

“This situation is a major challenge, especially during emergencies and for patients who require regular follow-up treatment,” he said.

The Bakun-Murum Health Clinic is expected to strengthen rural healthcare delivery and help narrow the access gap for communities in Sarawak’s interior. — DayakDaily