MELAKA TENGAH, 6 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – A new Women and Children’s Block at Hospital Melaka, with a total project cost of RM723.9 million, is expected to be completed by November 2031 to strengthen healthcare services for women and children in Melaka and surrounding areas.
Works Minister Dato’ Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi officiated the Letter of Acceptance (SST) handover ceremony for the project, which was also witnessed by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad.
The ceremony included the presentation of the Project Director’s Appointment Letter, marking an important step towards the implementation of the healthcare infrastructure development.
The project involves construction costs of RM609.6 million, while the overall allocation of RM723.9 million includes the procurement of medical and non-medical assets.
Implemented under a design-and-build approach, the development has a construction period of 260 weeks and is scheduled for completion in November 2031.
The new facility is expected to expand Hospital Melaka’s capacity and improve the delivery of healthcare services, particularly for women and children requiring specialised medical care.
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The development forms part of the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen public healthcare infrastructure and improve access to quality medical services.
According to the Ministry of Works, the Public Works Department (JKR) has completed 42 healthcare facility projects nationwide since 2022, with a combined value of RM4.2 billion.
These projects reflect continued investment in upgrading and expanding healthcare infrastructure to meet the needs of Malaysia’s population.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Kerja Raya Malaysia, the Hospital Melaka development is part of broader efforts to enhance public healthcare facilities and ensure more accessible and effective medical services for the community – The Capital Post
