From Malay Mail · · 1m 10s
First University Teaching Hospital in Johor
RM900m USIM hospital to open in Sedili, serving rural health needs.
In brief
RM900m USIM hospital to open in Sedili, serving rural health needs. Malaysian Defence Minister Khaled Nordin confirmed a RM900 million USIM Teaching Hospital will be built in Sedili, Johor, to serve rural communities and advance medical research. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
USIM Teaching Hospital Project
The RM900 million USIM Teaching Hospital project in Sedili will start construction next year to serve rural residents and conduct medical research.
Government Approval
The project has been approved by the government and is expected to take three to four years to complete.
Defence Minister's Role
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, who proposed the project as Higher Education minister, confirmed contractor selection and expedited processes.
Rural Health Focus
The hospital will focus on rural health issues, including diseases in Felda settlements and fishing communities.
First in Johor
This will be the first university teaching hospital in Johor, expanding medical research facilities to the state.
Current Hospital Distribution
Most teaching hospitals are concentrated in the Klang Valley, including UM, UPM, UKM, and MAHSA.
Sedili Development
The project will bring changes to Sedili's development and create opportunities for rural community research.
The one thing
Malaysian Defence Minister Khaled Nordin confirmed a RM900 million USIM Teaching Hospital will be built in Sedili, Johor, to serve rural communities and advance medical research.
