# RM5 Daily Parking Cap Proposed for Tawau Hospital

> Tawau Hospital plans RM5 daily parking cap to address shortages and boost security.
- Title: RM5 Daily Parking Cap Proposed for Tawau Hospital · Malay Mail
- Summary: Tawau Hospital plans RM5 daily parking cap to address shortages and boost security. Tawau Hospital introduces RM5 daily parking cap to resolve parking…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/17/rm5-daily-cap-proposed-as-tawau-hospital-parking-debate-heats-up/239458
- Published: 2026-10-17T14:23:20+00:00
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- Topics: tawau hospital, parking fees, rm5 daily cap, tawau prison, khazanah, tawau hospital staff association, news, world
## Parking Debate Heats Up
Tawau Hospital parking shortage sparks debate over proposed RM5 daily cap.

> A message circulating on social media claims that Tawau Hospital’s parking site belongs to Khazanah and had been leased to the Tawau Hospital Staff Association, which pays monthly rental.
## State Assistant Minister Supports Plan
State Assistant Minister Datuk Rina Jainal says paid parking improves management and security for visitors and staff.

> The proposed parking charges at Tawau Hospital aim to address persistent parking shortages and improve security for visitors and staff.
## Parking Rates Proposed
Public parking costs RM1 first entry, RM0.50 per hour, capped at RM5 daily; staff pay RM30 monthly.

> The proposed parking rates are understood to be rm1 for the first entry for members of the public, followed by rm0.50 for each subsequent hour, capped at rm5 per day. Hospital staff would be charged a monthly rate of rm30.
## Land Ownership Clarified
The parking site reportedly belongs to Khazanah and is leased to Tawau Hospital Staff Association.

> According to the message, the parking site belonged to khazanah and had been leased to the tawau hospital staff association, which pays monthly rental.
## Funds for Staff and Patients
Parking revenue covers rental, maintenance, and will assist hospital staff and patients.

> The proposed paid parking system was intended to help the association cover rental and maintenance costs, including cleaning, with any surplus channelled towards assisting hospital staff and patients.
## Public Urged to Support
Public asked to keep open mind as parking facility development involves costs and land ownership issues.

> She urged the public to keep an open mind towards the proposed system, noting that developing and maintaining the parking facilities involved costs and that the land was reportedly owned by an external party rather than the hospital.
## Key takeaway

Tawau Hospital introduces RM5 daily parking cap to resolve parking shortages and improve visitor and staff safety.