KUANTAN, May 15 (Bernama) — The Pahang state government has received approval to implement three new health clinic projects, said State Public Works, Transport and Health Committee chairman Datuk Razali Kassim.
He said the projects involve the Kuala Krau Health Clinic in Temerloh, the Kuala Tahan Health Clinic in Jerantut and the Pos Lenjang Health Clinic in Lipis.
“The Kuala Krau Health Clinic is a project under the First Rolling Plan (RP1) of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) and is currently under construction, while the Kuala Tahan Health Clinic under RP4 of 12MP is still at the design stage.
“The Pos Lenjang Health Clinic, under the 13MP RP1, is currently in the process of confirming the project scope and preparing a project briefing,” he said at the Pahang State Legislative Assembly sitting at Wisma Sri Pahang here today.
He said this in response to a question from Datuk Mohd Sharim Md Zain (BN-Chini) on the state government’s plans to improve rural healthcare facilities to ensure better access for the people.
Razali said two new health clinics are expected to begin operations in 2026, namely the Sungai Soi Health Clinic here and the Bukit Ibam Health Clinic in Rompin.
He added that RM57.63 million has also been allocated for upgrading dilapidated clinics and healthcare facilities in Pahang over the 2023-2025 period.
“Through this allocation, a total of 139 healthcare facilities have benefited, including 76 health clinics and 63 rural clinics. The initiative has improved infrastructure and comfort for both patients and healthcare workers,” he said.
To address geographical challenges in remote areas, he said the state Health Department has implemented several initiatives to improve access in rural areas, including nine mobile medical teams dedicated to Orang Asli communities.
“Additionally, 46 mobile dental teams are deployed to schools, while four mobile dental clinics operate across strategic zones, alongside outreach programmes that provide screening services, health education and follow-up treatment in rural areas,” he said.
— BERNAMA