OPENING CEREMONY OF PERKESO PERAK NATIONAL NEURO-ROBOTICS AND CYBERNICS REHABILITATION CENTRE

IPOH, 16 JUNE 2026 – The Opening Ceremony of the PERKESO Perak National Neuro-Robotics and Cybernics Rehabilitation Centre was held in Bandar Meru Raya today. 

HRH Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah graciously officiated the ceremony. 

Accompanying the Sultan at the ceremony were HH Raja Muda Perak, Raja Jaafar Raja Muda Musa and HH Raja DiHilir Perak, Raja Iskandar Dzulkarnain Sultan Idris Shah. 

Also present were Perak Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Saarani Mohamad, Human Resources Minister Dato' Sri Ramanan Ramakrishnan and the leadership of the Perak State Government. 

Ipoh Mayor Zamakhshari Hanipah was also present to enliven the event. 

This rehabilitation centre is an initiative in strengthening high-technology rehabilitation services for PERKESO contributors and the community who need specialised rehabilitation support. 

Its establishment also reflects the Government’s ongoing commitment to enhancing access to modern, inclusive and high-impact rehabilitation treatment. 

Built on a neuro-robotics and cybernics approach, the centre is expected to serve as a national rehabilitation hub focusing on restoring function, increasing mobility and improving patients’ quality of life, particularly for those suffering from injuries or disabilities due to accidents, illnesses or certain health conditions.

Immediately after the opening ceremony, His Royal Highness visited the rehabilitation centre facilities. 

The opening of the PERKESO Perak National Neuro-Robotics and Cybernics Rehabilitation Centre is another important milestone in the development of the county’s rehabilitation sector. 

It thus strengthens Perak’s position as one of the states that supports the advancement of healthcare, welfare and social protection services based on technology.