Construction of first teaching hospital in Johor starts in 2027, says Khaled
The Kota Tinggi MP says the RM900 million project is expected to take three to four years to complete and will primarily serve rural communities.
Kota Tinggi MP Khaled Nordin, now Defence Minister, announced the beginning of construction for the RM900 million Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) teaching hospital in Sedili, Johor. The hospital aims to provide healthcare services and conduct medical research targeting rural residents. Khaled, who previously served as Higher Education Minister, proposed the project and believes it will take three to four years to complete.
The government has already selected the contractor and expedited processes, including approval of the construction plan, are hoped to begin in the next year. This teaching hospital will be the first in Johor, expanding medical research capabilities, particularly in underserved rural communities. Currently, most teaching hospitals are located in the Klang Valley, with a focus on urban health issues.
Khaled hopes this new hospital will change the development of Sedili area and encourage comprehensive research involving rural communities.
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