Sarawak Energy, Sabati boost healthcare with RM180k contribution of haemodialysis machines to Simunjan, Bau Hospitals

Simunjan Hospital receives two haemodialysis machines from Sarawak Energy and Sabati. Photo credit: Ukas

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Sept 19: Sarawak Energy Berhad (Sarawak Energy), in collaboration with the Association of Wives of Ministers and Deputy Ministers of Sarawak (Sabati), has further enhanced community healthcare by contributing two haemodialysis machines to Simunjan Hospital today.

According to a press release, this comes after the first handover of two units to Bau Hospital on Aug 7, with the total contribution for this year totalling RM180,000 for the purchase of four haemodialysis machines for both Bau Hospital and Simunjan Hospital.

“Aligned with Sarawak Energy’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) pillar of ‘Community Development and Entrepreneurship’, the addition of these haemodialysis machines is crucial in supporting the increasing demand for treatment at both hospitals.

“This initiative also helps to replace outdated and malfunctioning equipment, ensuring better access to essential healthcare services for the local community,” read the release.

The official handover was officiated by Datin Siti Shorgayah Ahmad Zaidin, Sabati Honorary Secretary, on behalf of Sabati President, Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang.

Also present were Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris, Batang Sadong MP Rodiyah Sapiee, and Hospital Simunjan director Dr Noraziela Morney, and Sarawak Energy senior vice president for Health, Safety, Security, and Environment, Marconi Madai.

Speaking at the event, Marconi said: “In collaboration with Sabati, this initiative reflects our shared responsibility to invest in community welfare.”

Sarawak Energy and Sabati initiated their healthcare partnership in June 2020, beginning with the donation of two haemodialysis machines to Kapit and Lawas Hospitals.

“Since then, Sarawak Energy has extended its support to various hospitals and medical facilities throughout Sarawak, providing essential equipment such as electrocardiogram (ECG) machines, dialysis units, ambulances, and fundoscopy devices.

“Additionally, the company has funded cataract surgeries in Kapit, Mukah-Balingian, Sg Asap Belaga, Murum, and Sri Aman, collaborating with local communities on a range of health-focused initiatives,” the release stated.

The ceremony also saw the presence of Datin Amar Baduyah Bujang, Chairperson of the Malaysian Government Servants Welfare and Sports Council (Maksak), alongside other Sabati and Maksak committee members and hospital staff. — DayakDaily