Penang To Have First Syariah Compliant Hospital

GEORGE TOWN (Penang, Malaysia), Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The Penang DAP-led government will build Penang Islamic Hospital which is also the first syariah compliant hospital in the state. State Islamic Affairs, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Committee chairman Abdul Malik Abul Kassim said the hospital would be build on land belonging to Penang Islamic Council (MAINPP) in Bayan Baru. "The proposed Penang Islamic Hospital will be located at the junction of Jalan Mayang Pasir 1 and Jalan Mayang Pasir 2, Bayan Baru on a 10,265 square metre site," he said when winding up debate on Penang 2017 Budget in the state assembly, here Thursday. Abdul Malik said the 14-storey hospital building to be build at cost of RM280 million would include 200 in-patient rooms, seven floors for parking, teaching rooms and commercial space. The hospital would focus on medical services and facilities for paediatrics, gynaecology, endoscopy and cardiology. The Penang Islamic Foundation had selected An-Nur Specialist Hospital, a shariah compliant hospital in Selangor to run the Penang Islamic Hospital. -- BERNAMA