In appealing for dialysis centre, rep details monthly trials of Murum's kidney patients

Borneo Post

23-05-2025

Chukpai said Murum patients requiring dialysis three times a week in Bintulu are paying around RM2,400 a month. — Bernama photo
KUCHING (May 23): Murum kidney patients are forced to travel up to three times a week for dialysis in Bintulu, Miri, or Kapit, said Kennedy Chukpai Ugon (GPS-Murum).
In his motion of appreciation on the Head of State's address in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) today, Chukpai appealed for a haemodialysis centre to be immediately established at the Sungai Asap Health Clinic.
'These patients must travel back and forth from Sungai Asap to Bintulu, incurring estimated transportation, food, and/other costs of RM200 per trip due to the lack of accommodation in Bintulu.
'Imagine this, three times a week amounts to RM2,400 a month just to access dialysis treatment. This situation places a heavy financial and time burden on the patients and their families,' he said.
He also appealed for the construction of new health clinics in Long Urun, Metalun, Tegulang, Ulu Linau, and Ulu Jelalong to enhance access to healthcare services within these communities.
Chukpai also proposed a National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) office be established in the Sungai Asap Resettlement Scheme to address escalating cases of drug abuse.
'The enforcement agencies and grassroots communities can collaborate in an integrated, active, and comprehensive manner to tackle the issue of drug abuse and eradicate the threat of drugs — the nation's number one enemy,' he said.
On infrastructure, he called on relevant ministries to consider relocating Tubau Health Clinic, which is frequently incapacitated by flooding during the monsoon season, thereby impeding the provision of healthcare services.
'This situation makes it very difficult for the clinic's staff to provide healthcare services to the community, especially during floods,' he said.
He further urged the relocation of flood-prone schools such as SK Bukit Balai Tubau and SK Kuala Kebulu Jelalong.
'In addition, there is an urgent need to repair and upgrade dilapidated rural schools in N66 Murum, such as SK Long Urun and SK Lusong Laku, to ensure they are safe, comfortable, and conducive for our students and the educators serving in these schools,' he added. dialysis haemodialysis centre Kennedy Chukpai Ugon lead Murum