DUN Sarawak: Central Zone PUSPEN is launched in Sarawak

KUCHING, 15 Oct: Government of Sarawak has proposed the establishment of Central Zone Narcotic Billing Recovery Centre (PUSPEN) to cater for treatment and rehabilitation needs of clients from Sibu, Mukah, Kapit, Sarikei and Belaga.

Deputy Minister for Women, Children and Community Development, Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam said the proposal had previously involved a location in Bukit Mata, Sibu.

"The state government hopes that the centre can be implemented to strengthen treatment and recovery facilities for drug billing in Sarawak's Central Zone", he said.

He said this in response to a question by the Member of Parliament (MLA) Balingian, Dr Abdul Yakub Arbi at the 19th Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Conference today.

Regarding the addition of officers in the AADK District, he explained, starting from 2026 as many as 24 officers including social and administrative schemes were announced.

"The appointment will be carried out in stages", he said.

In addition, so far AADK Sarawak has 168 employees while AADK Mukah with six officers.

"They consisted of two Grade 6 assistant officers and four Grade 2 anti-drug assistants", he explained.

Meanwhile, according to him, a total of 103 clients are undergoing treatment and rehabilitation in the community under the supervision of AADK Wagah District as of September 30.