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Sabah expands elderly and PWD care facilities in key districts
Published on: Monday, July 07, 2025
Published on: Mon, Jul 07, 2025
By: Ricardo Unto
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Sabah expands elderly and PWD care facilities in key districts
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah will expand care facilities for the elderly and persons with disabilities (PWD), with projects planned in Sandakan, Kota Kinabalu, and Telupid.

Minister Datuk James Ratib said developments include a new OKU Training Complex and upgraded Sri Harapan Old Folks Home in Sandakan, and an Integrated PWD & Elderly Complex in Inanam, Kota Kinabalu, offering care services, vocational training, and psychosocial support.

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A self-sustaining elderly home is also being built in Telupid, expected to house 15 residents by next year. The government also plans a new RM2.5 million ward in Sandakan to accommodate 20 more elderly residents.
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