# First University Teaching Hospital in Johor

> RM900m USIM hospital to open in Sedili, serving rural health needs.
- Title: First University Teaching Hospital in Johor · Malay Mail
- Summary: RM900m USIM hospital to open in Sedili, serving rural health needs. Malaysian Defence Minister Khaled Nordin confirmed a RM900 million USIM Teaching Hospital…
- Keywords: usim teaching hospital, sedili, johor, rural health, malaysian defence minister, khaled nordin, rm900m, medical research, Malay Mail
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/14/first-university-teaching-hospital-in-johor-rm900m-usim-facility-to-be-built-in-sedili-says-khaled-nordin/243250
- Published: 2026-11-14T15:05:09+00:00
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- Topics: usim teaching hospital, sedili, johor, rural health, malaysian defence minister, khaled nordin, rm900m, medical research, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.