Sabah mulls having second National Heart Centre in KK
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is thinking of building a second National Heart Centre in the state capital to reduce reliance on treatment in the peninsula.
The proposed centre will be a key component of The Hill @ Damai, a mixed-use development adjacent to Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, which is a government entity.
The project is part of a joint development agreement (JDA) signed today between Qhazanah Sabah Bhd (QSB) and Bina Indah Development Sdn Bhd (BIDSB).
It was launched by Sabah Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe, along with QSB chairman Datuk Dr Yusof Yacob
"This centre is not only vital to the Sabah healthcare landscape, but it also underscores our long-term commitment to delivering world-class medical infrastructure to the people," Dr Yusof said during the launch held at the Qhazanah Event Hall, Menara Kinabalu.
He added that the high-tech facility is expected to provide more accessible specialist cardiac care for Sabahans, while reducing the state's reliance on treatment in Peninsular Malaysia.
The new centre, when completed, is expected to deliver a significant boost to the local healthcare system, offering advanced treatment options and reducing waiting times for heart patients.
Meanwhile, QSB also officially launched the Q-SME Halal Industrial Park, Sabah's first purpose-built halal-certified hub designed specifically for SMEs and startups.
Located within the HALMAS-certified zone in Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park, it is already 77 per cent complete as of May 2025, with full completion targeted by end of this year.
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