Long Laput Baram Community Benefits from SOP Foundation's Vision Care Project

A group photo commemorating the successful completion of the programme.

SOP Foundation continued its commitment to supporting the health and well-being of local communities by bringing its Vision Care Project to Long Laput, providing eye screening and vision care support to residents.

The programme, the fourth Vision Care Project organised by SOP Foundation in 2026, saw approximately 126 residents from Long Laput participating in the initiative. The event provided free eye examinations conducted by the optometry team.

Following the eye examinations, residents identified as requiring corrective eyewear will be provided with spectacles, fully funded by SOP Foundation. The spectacles will be distributed to the recipients at a later date once they are ready. The initiative aims to improve access to essential eye care services and enhance the quality of life of communities in the Baram region by bringing healthcare support closer to residents.

KK Robert having his eye check during the Vision Care Project.

In his speech, Ketua Kampung Robert Luhat expressed his appreciation to SOP Foundation for bringing the Vision Care Project to Long Laput and for its efforts in supporting the well-being of communities in the Baram region.

He highlighted that initiatives such as this provide valuable support to residents by improving access to basic healthcare services, particularly for those who may face challenges in obtaining regular eye examinations.

In conjunction with the community outreach initiative, SOP Foods also supported the programme by introducing Merris Lite Refined Cooking Oil to the local community. On a first-come, first-served basis, participants received a complimentary bottle of the product, while the SOP Foods team conducted a product sharing session to highlight its features, benefits and usage.

Established in 2013, the Vision Care Project is one of SOP Foundation’s initiatives aimed at promoting awareness of healthy living and providing access to essential eye care services for communities.

Since its establishment, the programme has reached various communities across Sarawak, including Rh Buli, Kuala Tatau Semanok in 2025, and Rh Budut, Bayan Tasik Balingian, Kuala Tatau and schools in Sg. Asap in 2026. Through these efforts, SOP Foundation continues to extend support through free eye examinations and the provision of spectacles for residents in need.

Through the Vision Care Project and other community-focused initiatives, SOP Foundation remains committed to supporting community well-being and improving access to essential healthcare services across Sarawak.

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