Kuala lumpur: The Selangor state government has identified Taman Medan as the primary site for constructing a new hospital to strengthen public health infrastructure and enhance access to medical services for residents in high-density areas.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announced that the state government is finalizing the land acquisition for the project, with the purchase cost being negotiated at two identified locations. He emphasized that the most accessible site, located around Taman Medan, will be prioritized due to its dense population. This development aims to benefit residents in Puchong, Jalan Klang Lama, and the Subang area by providing improved access to medical services.
Amirudin stated that constructing the new hospital is part of the state government's strategic initiatives to ensure public health facilities meet the increasing needs of the population, particularly in densely populated areas. The Ministry of Health (MOH) has also confirmed the Petaling Jaya Selatan (PJS) area as the most strategic location for the new hospital compared to the alternative site in SS8, Kelana Jaya. The MOH will manage all matters related to the hospital's design and development using the existing budget, and the process will be expedited given the location's suitability.
In addressing mental health issues, Amirudin highlighted that the state government is working closely with the MOH and the Ministry of Education (MOE) to tackle the issue comprehensively. Efforts are underway to curb social problems and crimes stemming from mental health disturbances, with the state government reviewing the latest audit report to take follow-up steps.
Regarding the Ambulans Kita Selangor (AKS) Phase 2 Programme, Amirudin revealed that the strategic initiative with St. John Ambulance aims to expand services comprehensively across a network of hospitals and 86 government health clinics statewide. The program, which costs around RM1 million, seeks to alleviate the financial burden on low- and middle-income groups requiring medical transportation assistance. The second phase follows the pilot implementation in Petaling, Kuala Langat, and Kuala Selangor districts, and is now being expanded to cover the entire state.