KUCHING, March 29 2026: Early health screening is very important in detecting non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol which are among the main health burdens in Sarawak.
Deputy Premier Dr Sim Kui Hian (picture) said without screening, many individuals are unaware of their true health status.
“If we don’t do screening, we won’t know whether having high cholesterol, high sugar or high blood pressure requires early treatment,” he told the media after the groundbreaking ceremony of the BMC Pines Square Satellite Laboratory, today.
According to him, conveniences such as satellite labs help improve access to health screenings as well as allow for early detection and more effective treatment.
He said the move not only benefited the senior citizens, but was important to ensure that the working class remained healthy and productive.
“The working class needs to stay healthy so that they can continue to contribute to the development of the country,” Dr Sim, who is also the Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, said.
In addition, he explained that the operation of satellite laboratories also optimizes the use of existing facilities with samples sent to the main laboratory for centralized processing.
He also stressed the importance of cooperation between the public and private sectors in strengthening the state health system including in efforts to achieve Sarawak’s health autonomy.
“This cooperation is important because both parties play a role in implementing the health base in a comprehensive manner,” he said.
He added that the Sarawak government is also taking proactive steps in addressing the shortage of medical workers including increasing the scholarship of local medical students to meet the needs of the future.
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