GEDONG: Sarawak has taken a major step towards digitalising its healthcare services with the launch of the Cloud-Based Clinic Management System (CCMS) at Gedong, enabling patient records to be accessed instantly across clinics statewide.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the system will eliminate the long-standing problem of missing or incomplete medical files, ensuring faster, safer and more accurate treatment for patients.
He recounted a recent case in Bintulu where a patient suffering from asthma had no medical record on file.
“There were no records at all. That is why we now have this new digital system. All records will be available.
“I want to express my thanks that today we can meet, showing close cooperation between the MADANI federal government, especially the Ministry of Health led by Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, who works closely with Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian,” he said.
“After speaking with the minister, Dr Sim wanted to start this new way of storing and using digital records.”
Abang Johari said this at the launch of the CCMS at Dewan Datuk Patinggi Ali here today.
He also said that the ministry had initially faced funding limitations when seeking to expand the system to Sarawak.
“I told Dr Sim, no problem, Sarawak will finance RM10 million. With that, the network can be connected to all clinics in Sarawak for patient database storage,” he added.
With CCMS, patient information such as medical history, identification details, and even X-rays can be accessed instantly at any clinic.
“If you go to a clinic in Sibu, the doctor will immediately see your Malaysian ID, Sarawak ID, your picture and your medical conditions.
“Everything is there. No need to bring files anymore,” he said, adding that data security is ensured through robust cybersecurity systems.
Gedong was selected as the first location for the rollout, with its data to be shared with specialist doctors across the state.
“CCMS is important. It makes healthcare easier, and this shows the close cooperation between the Sarawak government and the health sector,” Abang Johari reiterated.
Abang Johari was asked whether the state would provide another RM16 million required to equip remaining clinics with CCMS.
“That one I leave to them, because as you know, we saw two things today. Number one is digitalisation, which reduces bureaucracy. Visiting a doctor now takes less than 30 minutes,” he replied.
He added that the state is also prioritising mobile dental clinics, which reduce the need for permanent dental units in rural clinics.
“With the mobile clinic, it may not be necessary to add another dental component in the clinic. The bus comes on schedule, and those who need treatment can be there,” he said.
Sarawak now will have eight mobile dental buses, and he said more could be added if required.
“If more are needed, we can work together to increase the number of units. I don’t think it’s a problem. It depends on what they need,” Abang Johari said, adding that the state is prepared to support further expansions if required.
