Senator gesa siasat insiden siling bocor di Hospital Seberang Jaya

Hospital Seberang Jaya witnessed a massive spillage and heavy rainwater overflow in its new block on 7th November, prompting Senator Dr RA Lingeshwaran to call for a thorough investigation. The senator expressed concern over the seriousness of the incident, highlighting that a newly constructed hospital should be able to withstand heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions.

However, the video footage showed hospital staff walking on the corridor with umbrellas, raising questions about the safety and engineering standards of the facility. Lingeshwaran urged the Ministry of Health to focus on potential design flaws, engineering errors, construction quality, and drainage systems that could have led to the incident.

He emphasized the necessity for the government to take immediate action to identify the cause and assess the damage. The ministry's statement noted that the hospital had experienced a severe spillage of syringes and heavy rainwater overflow in several locations, including the newly renovated Block B and the older Block A. While the incident did not compromise patient safety or medical equipment, the hospital staff took immediate action to manage patients and protect medical equipment in the affected areas.

The relevant department stated that there had been no similar instances of heavy rainfall spillage reported before 7th November. The hospital's engineering team and the concessionaire service provider are currently evaluating the extent of the damage and implementing appropriate control and restoration measures to address the situation.