Wilfred Yap Asks for Better Healthcare Facilities in Kota Sentosa

suppadmin | June 13, 2025

Although healthcare falls under federal jurisdiction, Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap continues to step in with state resources to improve healthcare infrastructure for his constituents.

This morning, Yap visited Klinik Kesihatan Bahagian Kuching together with Dr Johnny Pangkas, Pegawai Kesihatan Bahagian Kuching, to inspect the completed Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) project involving the construction of carparks, which was carried out at a cost of RM250,000 and supervised by the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP).

The visit also included a briefing by clinic head Dr Jennett Michael and the appointed contractor on ongoing improvement works, such as the installation of a new centralized air-conditioning system, rewiring of the clinic’s electrical system, and the setup of two new container offices.

During discussions, Yap was also updated on four major RTP projects that are pending implementation but have already received approval from the Jabatan Premier Sarawak. These include the construction of a new medical laboratory (RM500,000), the upgrading and renovation of the existing clinic (RM300,000), Phase 2 of additional carpark construction (RM250,000), and another carpark project fronting the main road (RM50,000).

All four projects are currently in the design and planning stage, awaiting completion of scope of works and bill of quantities.

“These upgrades are crucial. While healthcare is a federal matter, we can’t just sit and wait. My constituents need better access, less congestion, and safer, more comfortable facilities. That’s why we’re moving forward with these initiatives under state allocation,” Yap said during the site visit.

The Klinik Kesihatan Bahagian Kuching, serving a growing population in Kota Sentosa and surrounding areas, has long faced issues such as insufficient parking, outdated facilities, and overcrowding. Yap’s interventions, although limited by state-federal jurisdiction boundaries, have helped address some of these pressing needs.

His proactive approach reflects a wider concern about the gaps in healthcare infrastructure at the community level, particularly in fast-growing urban and semi-urban areas like Kota Sentosa.

Yap reiterated his commitment to continue collaborating with both state and federal agencies to ensure healthcare delivery is not compromised due to bureaucratic boundaries.

“Healthcare is about people, not politics. We do what we can with the resources we have,” he added.