Sultan Nazrin opens RM173.3mil Parit Buntar Hospital
PARIT BUNTAR: Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah today officially opened the RM173.3 million Parit Buntar Hospital, which is expected to strengthen healthcare services for thousands of residents in Kerian and surrounding areas.
Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah officially opened the RM173.3 million Parit Buntar Hospital in Perak today. The new facility, expected to enhance healthcare services for Kerian and surrounding areas, is part of the government's commitment to improving medical access as outlined in the Health White Paper. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad highlighted the hospital's strategic location and its role as an important referral center in the northern region, complementing existing healthcare infrastructure.
The 5.594ha hospital, which began operations on September 3 last year, comprises six blocks with 76 beds, including facilities for maternity care and advanced clinical services such as haemodialysis, imaging, and operating theatres. Despite construction challenges, including stabilizing paddy field soil and Covid-19 disruptions, the hospital's completion is a significant milestone for Perak's healthcare network.
Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and Perak Health Department director Datuk Dr Feisul Idzwan Mustapha were present at the ceremony, alongside Sultan Nazrin and his consort, Raja Permaisuri Tuanku Zara Salim. Health Minister Dzulkefly emphasized the need for individuals to take responsibility for their health, asserting that a healthy society is paramount to national development.
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