SUPP Youth chief Alan Ling Sie Kiong has called on the federal government to engage Sarawak leaders in talks before enacting any cuts to the state’s health-care funding under the proposed national health financing scheme (JKN). This request follows the Health Ministry’s notice of trimming Sarawak’s allocation by around RM3 billion.

Ling pointed out that Sarawak has yet to be formally consulted on the detailed elements of this proposed reduction. He warned that such a vast shortfall—scheduled to start next year—may jeopardise essential medical services, especially in remote and hard-to-reach locations where Sarawak already grapples with significant logistical and staffing issues.

“If there’s no meaningful consultation, we may see current initiatives stalled, procurement of vital medicines and equipment delayed, and difficulty retaining skilled health-care personnel,” Ling cautioned. He highlighted that Sarawak has historically contributed more to the health system than it received, pointing out past figures showing the state paid hundreds of millions above its allocation.

The SUPP Youth leader is urging an immediate trilateral meeting between the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Finance, and Sarawak’s health and finance representatives. He demands full transparency on the calculation of the cuts and guarantees that any reductions will be rolled out incrementally only after adequate compensatory measures are in place.

Ling also reminded federal officials of their pledge under JKN to ensure no state is overlooked. “If Kuala Lumpur is committed to equitable health care for all Malaysians, it must partner with Sarawak to fine-tune the funding model before final decisions are taken,” he added.

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