RM14mil to upgrade 30 govt clinics in Johor
JOHOR BARU: A total of 30 government clinics in the state will be upgraded this year with a budget of about RM14mil, says Ling Tian Soon.

The state health and environment committee chairman said that the Johor government has identified 30 health and village clinics so far that are in dire need of an upgrade.

“Last year, we upgraded a total of 29 health and village clinics in Johor with a budget of RM13mil.

“This year, we will upgrade 30 more health and village clinics with a budget of about RM14mil allocated by the Health Ministry.

“We have identified the clinics and are now getting further details on upgrades needed at these health facilities,” he said.

Ling said this in a press conference after attending the Harmoni Bersama (Together in Harmony) programme in conjunction with Chinese New Year at Fo Guang Shan-Hsingma temple here yesterday.

Also present was Johor unity, heritage and culture committee chairman K. Raven Kumar.

Separately, Ling refuted claims made in a viral video that the Batu Bakar village clinic in Johor Baru was in dire condition and no longer in operation.

“The building shown in the video is the old quarters of the clinic that are no longer in use.

“The actual clinic is located just next to the old quarters.

“The clinic is still in operation and has never closed its door to the public. It has also been upgraded previously,” he said.

He added that the state Health Department will make an application to the Health Ministry for the old quarters to be demolished and replaced with a new one.

On another matter, Ling said following the reshuffling of the Johor state executive council, the focus should now be on working for the people.

“This should put an end to all the speculation.

“The reshuffle has been done. It is time to move forward and focus on our work,” said Ling.

Raven Kumar shared a similar view, saying that the state exco will continue the plans that have been put into place previously.
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JOHOR BARU: A total of 30 government clinics in the state will be upgraded this year with a budget of about RM14mil, says Ling Tian Soon.