The Star Online: Metro: South & East
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- New clinic to serve middle and low-income group in Sri Gading constituency
- Residents happy with service provided at clinics
- GE13: Johor police given directives to ensure everyone abide by the law
| New clinic to serve middle and low-income group in Sri Gading constituency Posted: 08 Apr 2013 02:32 AM PDT BATU PAHAT: Residents in Parit Imam have a reason to cheer with the soon-to-open healthcare centre under the 1Malaysia Clinic initiative. Batu Pahat division 1MCA Medical Foundation chief Dr King Ban Siang said the clinic, located in the Sri Gading parliamentary constituency, is expected to serve the middle and low-income groups living in the area. "The new clinic under the Health Ministry would benefit residents in Parit Imam and its surrounding areas, which is located more than 10km from Batu Pahat town." He said a senior medical assistant, a staff nurse and a community nurse would manage the clinic. Resident of Parit Imam Lim Chin Chern, 42, welcomed the government initiative in his neighourhood. "It is a good move and good news for Parit Imam resident." He said currently they relied on a small government clinic there, as there is no other source of healthcare in the vicinity. "We have to drive more than 10km to the Batu Pahat town to seek treatment for emergency cases. It is an inconvenience for those who don't have their own transport," he said. He said the opening of the 1Malaysia clinic is timely as the existing government clinic there is unable to cope up with the increasing number of people seeking treatment. Dr King also said the Batu Pahat MCA would be discussing with the Health Ministry to find ways to improve and reduce the number of hours for the people to get medical treatments in government clinics and hospitals. He said the MCA would continue to listen to all complaints and find ways to improve the services, delivery systems and bring in any programmes that would benefit the people. The 1Malaysia Clinics, which is an initiative under the Cost of Living NKRA, are community clinics located strategically around the country and are open daily from 10am to 10pm. Those seeking treatments in this clinic only need to pay RM1 for medical charges. Administration clerk Kevin Chok, 25, said he felt that the government should set up 1Malaysia Clinic in Batu Pahat. "Although we are not lacking anything in terms of healthcare services, there are still many poor patients living in Batu Pahat who cannot afford to go seek treatments in private clinics and hospitals," he said. But some residents do not find the 1Malaysia Clinic necessary in Batu Pahat town. Ling Ah Soon, 29, an administration officer, said such clinics are more needed in the rural areas as they are located far away from any government clinics and hospitals. He said Batu Pahat has one of the best health clinic and hospital in term of medical facilities. "My family goes to the government clinic and hospital, we are satisfy with what we have now," he said, adding that MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek brought vast healthcare development to the town when he was a Health Minister. "I think people living in rural areas need the 1Malaysia Clinic more than those in Batu Pahat. The government must focus in increasing the number of doctors and medical officers in the existing clinics and hospital instead," he said. Another resident Dolly Huan, 32, also said she did not see the need for 1Malaysia Clinic. She found the services in the government health clinic and hospital good. "The clinic and hospital are in the big buildings located right in town and very convenient. "The government should save the money to upgrade the existing facilities instead," she added. |
| Residents happy with service provided at clinics Posted: 08 Apr 2013 02:38 AM PDT JOHOR BARU: Most Johoreans are grateful for the 1Malaysia clinics that have been operating in the state for the past few years and hope its services would be maintained and improved from time to time. Businesswoman Zainon Salleh, 35, who lives in Taman Putri, Kulaijaya, said the clinic helped to keep her health as well as her family members' in check since it operated. "I have been going for regular checkups at the clinic which is located just a few kilometres away from my home," she said adding that they don't have to travel far to see a doctor. Retiree Robert Tan Kok Seng, 86, said he had visited the clinic on several occasions for medication and is grateful that the government provides such medical care. Tutor S. Elezabeth Margaret, 45, said she is thankful for the efficiency and swift services provided by these clinics. "When my son sought treatment for a cut on his leg in one of these clinics, he was immediately ushered to the medical room. Within minutes the wound was stitched and bandaged," she said. For manager Mohamed Ibrahim Mappillai Meera, 22, the clinic helps to ensure the health of the people, especially those who are poor. He said the 1Malaysia clinics are not only located near their homes but can be found in every smaller towns in the state and affordable to anyone as it charges only a nominal fee of RM1. However, student Wendy Yeow, 22, said that she visited the clinic once, but found the medication given to her was ineffective. "They did not even give me some antibiotics and I had to consult a private doctor a few days later, as my cough persisted even after taking the medicines given by the clinic." Kindergarten principal Thamaianthy Thanarajan, 54, said the service provided at the clinic is quite good however opined that it should operate 24-hours. "Minor accidents happens quite often and even high fever can strike a person at wee hours of the night, but because the clinic are closed and the hospital is just too far, one has to suffer the pain throughout the night," she added. Johor State health committee chairman Dr Robiah Kosai said there are 16 such clinics in the state. "Each of the clinics get an average of between 30 to 155 patients per day," she said. |
| GE13: Johor police given directives to ensure everyone abide by the law Posted: 08 Apr 2013 02:56 AM PDT JOHOR BARU: The Johor police have taken several measures to ensure the GE13 campaign run smoothly in the state. Johor police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Mohd Mokhtar Mohd Shariff said he has already given out directives to his officers on this. "Police have also identified several possible "hot" areas in Johor during the polls and additional police men would be deployed to these places to monitor the situation," he said. "The policemen would be deployed throughout the state to ensure the public, including political workers and supporters, adhere and abide the law," he said during a briefing with the media held at the state police headquarters here. DCP Mohd Mokhtar also said they would conduct daily press conferences with the media during the election period. "I have appointed state contingent management department head Asst Comm Abdul Aziz Ahmad as the spokesperson for the Johor police and to head a special team with other tech savvy officers. "They will be responsible in publishing accurate reports in our portal, www.polisjohor.gov.my, to keep the public informed of the situation in Johor throughout the general election campaign period as well," he said. |
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