KUCHING, Dec. 17 -- The Sarawak Cancer Centre project has been placed on an accelerated timeline following a directive by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to the Public Works Department (JKR), said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian.

He said JKR has been instructed to tender out the RM1.5 billion project by the first quarter of 2026, begin construction by the third quarter of 2026, and ensure that the facility is completed and operation before 2031.

He said this followed a special meeting to monitor national strategic projects in Putrajaya on Monday.

"One of the four projects presented today (Monday) is the Sarawak Cancer Centre, a Ministry of Health (MoH) Malaysia public hospital with JKR Malaysia as the implementing age...