KUCHING – A repaired wheelchair and newly ordered curtains have been handed over to the Tabuan Jaya Government Clinic as part of an effort to improve facilities at the healthcare centre.
Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said the items were provided following an earlier visit to the clinic, when the need for additional wheelchairs and curtains was identified.
Wee said he had visited the new clinic on its opening day and observed several areas where additional facilities could help improve the experience of patients and clinic users.
During a visit to the clinic this morning, Wee was accompanied by YB See Chee How to hand over the newly ordered curtains and the repaired wheelchair.
Rather than purchasing a new wheelchair, an existing unit was repaired and returned to service.
Wee said the decision reflected the importance of reusing items where possible, particularly when older equipment can still serve a practical purpose after being repaired.
He described the approach as an example of recycling in practice, with items that may appear to have reached the end of their usefulness being given another opportunity to serve the community.
The repaired wheelchair is intended to provide assistance to people who require mobility support while using the clinic’s services.
The curtains, meanwhile, were newly ordered as part of efforts to address identified needs at the healthcare facility.
Wee also used the visit to inspect the clinic and gain a better understanding of the facilities that may still require improvement.
The tour allowed the group to review the condition and needs of different areas within the clinic, while also providing an opportunity to discuss possible improvements with those involved.
Wee said MBKS would continue to monitor the situation and work with relevant parties to address outstanding needs at the clinic.
The effort highlights the role of cooperation between local authorities and other stakeholders in responding to practical needs within the community.
It also demonstrates how relatively simple measures, including repairing and reusing existing items, can contribute to public facilities without necessarily requiring the replacement of usable equipment.
The approach places emphasis on making practical use of available resources while directing assistance towards areas where it is needed.
For the community, such initiatives can provide tangible improvements to public facilities and services.
Wee said contributions from different parties could collectively make a meaningful difference to the community.
The visit also reinforced the importance of continued engagement with public facilities after their opening, particularly to identify needs that may only become apparent through regular use.
As the Tabuan Jaya Government Clinic continues serving the local community, MBKS is expected to maintain communication with relevant stakeholders on possible improvements to its facilities.
The handover of the wheelchair and curtains represents one such step, while the continued monitoring of the clinic’s needs will provide an opportunity for further issues to be identified and addressed.
