UPKO Kota Kinabalu visit deputy Information Chief in Hospital

6 March 2024

KOTA KINABALU: The unity and camaraderie among members of the United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) were further highlighted today with a visit to a member who is unwell.

The visit was conducted for its deputy information chief,

Jimmy Barukang, who is currently undergoing rehabilitation treatment at Queen Elizabeth 1 Hospital in the capital earlier today.

UPKO Executive Secretary Datuk William Sampil led the visiting delegation accompanied by the political secretary to the Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, Carl Mosoom, who also serves as the organising secretary of UPKO.

Also with the delegation were the UPKO Treasurer-General cum Chairman of the UPKO Kota Kinabalu division, Dennison R Indang, the Chairman of the UPKO Kota Marudu division, Jamil Majingkin, and Barbara David from UPKO Penampang.

William encouraged Jimmy to be patient and strengthen his spirit. He was pleased to see some improvement in Jimmy's recovery in terms of movement in his right leg muscles, which previously showed no signs of movement.

Meanwhile, Carl and Dennison also hoped that the presence of colleagues who visited, would provide encouragement and help Jimmy recover more quickly.

In addition to the contribution from UPKO Central presented by William, Carl and Dennison also made personal contributions as well as from UPKO Kota Kinabalu.

Jimmy has been undergoing health recovery treatment since being incapacitated by a stroke about three months ago. However, with the support and love from family and colleagues, he is slowly recovering.

Friends who wish to visit can do so at Room 1, Level 8 of the main building of Queen Elizabeth 1 Hospital.