Pembangkang cadang Hospital Putrajaya dinamakan Hospital Dr Hasmah

Putrajaya hospital is being considered for renaming as Hospital Dr Hasmah, in honor of her contributions to public healthcare. (Image file) Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin stated that the Perikatan Nasional (PN) party would implement the proposal if given the mandate to govern the nation. "We can propose it. If the government does not, we will do it next time," he said while discussing the 2027 budget in the House of Representatives.

He supported Mas Ermieyati Samsudin's (PN-Masjid Tanah) suggestion to name the hospital after the former prime minister's wife, Dr Mahathir Mohamad's late wife Hasmah. Hasmah passed away at the age of 100 at the National Heart Institute on September 28 and was buried at the National Palace in Putrajaya. In the joint discussion, Hamzah also urged the Hajj Fund Institution (TH) to re-evaluate the requirement of a minimum RM15,000 deposit for prospective donors wishing to join the Hajj list.

He pointed out that the requirement could burden rural residents saving little by little, while also causing concern for those already on the list. He also questioned the effectiveness of the government's assistance to TH and Urusharta Jamaah Sdn Bhd (UJSB). The opposition plans to continue playing a role as watchdog and arbiter to ensure the government's actions are carried out fairly without favoring any party.