KUCHING: The public are hoping that Petra Jaya Hospital would get completed soon.
Last Monday (August 24), Deputy Health Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, revealed that the tender for the previously abandoned hospital project is currently being evaluated with the issuance of the Letter of Acceptance (SST) scheduled for January next year.
“Work to complete the balance of the project is implemented through an open tender by the federal Public Works Department (PWD). The tender briefing and site visit took place on Feb 12, 2019 with the tender closed in April 24 the same year,” he said in Parliament in reply to Dr Kelvin Yii (PH-Bandar Kuching) who wanted to know about the status of the project.
Several stakeholders who were asked about the project expressed dissatisfaction over the delay and they hoped the project would be done quickly because it is badly needed due to congestion at the Sarawak General Hospital and others hospitals in the state.
Hazirah Abu Bakar, 24, Entrepreneur.
‘I hope the hospital would get built fast as the public have been looking forward to it since it was announced by the government a few years ago. It will lighten the burden of Sarawak General Hospital.’
Nur Ivy Eena, 24, Sales Assistant
‘The public have been waiting for the hospital for eight years. I hope everything would work out fast so that it gets completed as soon as possible.’
Afirulnazrin Afandi, 26, Food Delivery Rider.
“Given how long ago the project was proposed and how long it has been delayed, I wish the hospital could be completed quickly as it is an essential service.’
Ahmat Amrin, 24, Freelance
“Everyone had high hopes when the project was announced years ago, so now that it is resumed, I hope no other problem would come up to delay it again.’
Fazreen Amira, 26, Assessment Assistant
‘My hope is for project to be completed as soon as possible to help ease the congestion at Sarawak General Hospital which has been stretch to the limit, where even parking a car is almost impossible.’
Abang Abdul Rahzim, 34, Tuition teacher
“I hope those responsible for the building of the hospital to give their all, especially as we are still dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. Many people are waiting for treatment at Sarawak General Hospital due to the congestion there.’
