DUN Sarawak: RM4 million solar project at the Long Semadoh Health Clinic to be completed by 2027

KUCHING, 14 Oct: The project to upgrade the electricity supply infrastructure at Long Semadoh Health Clinic, Lawas with RM4 million allocation is expected to be fully completed by the third quarter of 2027.

Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government of Sarawak, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee said the project included installation of solar power systems to ensure more stable and sustainable electricity supply in the clinic.

"The project will be implemented on July 19, 2026", he said.

He said this in response to a question by Member of the State Legislative Assembly (ADUN) Ba'Kelalan at the 19th Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Conference today.

Michael explained, Long Samadoh Health Clinic is a Type 7 health clinic that provides outpatient, maternal and child services, pharmacy as well as emergency services to the local population.

"The Old Hospital located about 105 kilometers from the clinic is the nearest referral facility for residents of the area", he said.

According to him, the implementation of the project is expected to improve the convenience and quality of delivery of health services especially to residents of Long Semadoh and surrounding areas.