21-06-2025
Bekenu Open Air Market to be transformed into Wellness Hub Sibuti
(From fourth left) Lukanisman, Dr Raviwharmman and others during the recent visit and briefing session.
MIRI (June 21): The Open Air Market in Bekenu is set for a major transformation, as the building undergoes upgrading works to become the new Wellness Hub Sibuti, a flagship community health initiative by the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH).
The project, which began on June 5, involves extensive repair and renovation works costing RM977,804, and is expected to be completed within 24 weeks, by Nov 20 this year.
Once completed, the facility will provide integrated and comprehensive health and wellness services to the local community, read a press statement by the Miri Divisional Health Office today.
This initiative aligns with MOH's shift from a traditional 'Sick Care' approach to a proactive 'Health Care' mode, aimed at empowering individuals to take ownership of their health, as well as that of their families and communities.
The initiative also supports Thrust 2 of the National Agenda for a Healthy Malaysia (ANMS), focusing on the prevention of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and high cholesterol.
The upgraded facility will be equipped with modern and eco-friendly features, including consultation rooms, a multimedia studio, meeting rooms, a wellness studio, gymnasium, gallery space, and administrative offices.
Services to be offered include health risk assessments, stop-smoking programmes, weight management through the IFitEr (I Fit and Eat Right) programme, lifestyle counselling, and health education.
The hub is designed to cater to a wide segment of the community, including teenagers, housewives, senior citizens, and the working population, promoting behavioural changes toward healthier living through skill-building and community engagement.
The project is being carried out by Indah Suria Enterprise.
Meanwhile, a project site visit and briefing session was recently held with the project contractor. The session was attended by Deputy Minister of Health Malaysia, Dato Lukanisman Awang Sauni; Miri Divisional Health Officer, Dr P Raviwharmman A/L Packierisamy and officers from the Ministry of Health Malaysia as well as the Miri Divisional Health Office. Bekenu community Ministry of Health Open Air Market Wellness Hub Sibuti
