On his last day as the Deputy Health Minister, Lukanisman expresses hope that the Sarawak Cancer Hospital can be completed by 2030

KUCHING, Dec 16 2025: Sibuti MP Lukanisman Awang Sauni, in his last day as the Deputy Health Minister today, has expressed his hope that the 310-bed Sarawak Cancer Hospital project in Samarahan can be realised by the year 2030.

Caption: Lukanisman Awang Sa 2030uni moves to Foreign Affairs Ministry from Ministry of Health

In a federal Cabinet reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim this afternoon, Lukanisman  was appointed as the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.

He said during a three-year period as the Deputy Health Minister, he, along with the central and Sarawak health teams, had reviewed health policies to be more autonomous and to bridge the gap in the health infrastructure.

“What we will see in the 13^th Malaysia Plan (13MP) is that hospital and clinic projects will start to take off such as Invasive Cardiology Laboratory for Miri and Sibu, the preliminary work on the new Kapit Hospital and the preliminary work on the Sibu Hospital’s additional building,” he wrote on his Facebook.

He said the others are the preliminary work on the Limbang Hospital’s additional building, Betong Health Complex,  Mukah Health Complex and the planning for the Bintulu Hospital’s additional building.

Lukanisman also said the Kidurong Clinic, Long San Clinic, Julau Clinic and Sepupok Clinic are planned for construction under the 13MP.

“Hopefully several long-awaited MoH facilities such as Petrajaya Hospital, Tabuan Jaya Clinic, Sibutan Clinic, Lawas Hospital and in Sabah more than 50 new replacement clinics under the Dilapidated Clinic Project can be implemented over the course of three-years with MoH,” he added.

Lukanisman said he received the news of portfolio change to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs during a working visit to inspect the condition of the Segambut health clinic.

He expressed his gratitude to MoH, especially the frontline health workers who have been working hard to ensure that the delivery of the health service system runs smoothly.

He said it is a challenging three-year period as the Deputy Health Minister that has given him great benefits as a member of the government.

MP Mordi expresses gratitude to the national leadership for appointing him as a deputy minister

KUCHING, Dec 16 2025: Mas Gading Member of Parliament Mordi Bimol has expressed his gratitude to the national leadership for their trust in appointing him as the new Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, in a federal Cabinet reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim earlier today.

Caption: Mordi Bimol says his focus at the initial stage is to fully understand the role and needs of the ministry

He said he accepts the appointment with a sense of responsibility to carry out the trust given to him as best as possible in the interests of the youth and the development of national sports.

“My focus at the initial stage is to fully understand the role and needs of the ministry, in addition to supporting existing efforts in youth and sports development, especially at the grassroots level,”he said in a statement.

Mordi, who is also the Sarawak DAP vice chairman, said as a Member of Parliament, he is aware of his own limitations and the need to continue learning.

“My experience as a representative of the people, especially in rural areas, will be a guide in contributing gradually and based on the reality on the ground.

“At the same time, I will continue to carry out my responsibilities as Member of Parliament for Mas Gading with full commitment,” he said.

He added service to the people and efforts to champion the development needs of the local community will remain a priority, in line with his role as a representative of the people in Parliament.

 

"There are a few primary schools in Sarawak with only four to five pupils"

KUCHING, Dec 16 2025: Over 50 per cent of the 1,200 primary schools in Sarawak are with less than 150 pupils, Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Roland Sagah Wee Inn said.

Roland Sagah Wee Inn: Schools with low enrollment is a challenge in rural Sarawak
 

“There are even schools with only four to five pupils,” he said in his speech at the 11th Asia Pacific Conference on Exercise and Sports Science (APCESS 2025) here today.

Sagah’s text of speech was read by his deputy Dr Annar Rapa’ee.

He said this is a challenge of education in rural Sarawak involving hundreds of schools with low enrollment.

He, however, stressed that the well-being of the pupils will continue to be maintained, stating that among the inclusive approaches that need attention is the implementation of physical activities and sports that are adapted to local conditions so that they can provide real benefits to students in rural and interior areas.

He added that this reality requires a physical activity approach that is simple, low-cost and practical, but still able to have a positive impact on the health and well-being of the pupils.

He  stressed that the well-being of students cannot be separated from the welfare and health of teachers.

"Reducing the number of examinations in schools is one of the measures to reduce pressure on the pupils.

“The health, motivation and resilience of teachers and students are interrelated in creating a healthy learning environment.

“However, teachers are now facing an increasingly challenging workload, including adapting to digital learning and the need to support students who have been affected by the pandemic,” he explained.

He emphasized the role of APCESS 2025 as an important platform to bring together experts from various fields to formulate evidence-based solutions.