Health Ministry seeks private sector help to tackle hospital parking shortage
KUALA LUMPUR: Sixteen selected hospitals have initiated the first phase of parking management outsourcing, including proposals to construct multi-storey car parks and provide nearby alternative parking facilities to address severe space shortages.
KUALA LUMPUR: In an effort to tackle the growing parking shortage at hospitals, the Malaysian Health Ministry has begun partnering with private companies to manage parking facilities, according to Deputy Health Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib. The initiative seeks to extend beyond the first phase to include proposals for constructing multi-storey car parks and providing alternative parking options near healthcare facilities, where space is critically limited.
The need for more parking arises from a surge in vehicle ownership, which has led to congestion in existing hospital parking lots. Health officials aim to address this issue while ensuring that healthcare services are not disrupted during the implementation of these improvements. The ministry will work with private firms to ensure that parking solutions are both financially viable and affordable, with a 50-50 ratio between public and staff parking allocations.
The Health Ministry will continue discussions with relevant committees to engage local companies in finding suitable parking solutions.
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