INCREASING patient expectations have reshaped the healthcare industry and hospitals need to embrace change and innovation to ensure sustainable growth, said Negeri Sembilan Chinese Maternity Association (NSCMA) president Datuk Seri Lee Tian Hock.
"With this in mind, the Hospital Management Committee recently approved the CMH Specialist Hospital expansion plan which will be carried out in two phases.
"Phase 1 will involve the construction of a 6-storey carpark block at a cost of RM10 million while phase 2 is the construction of a 10-storey medical block and basement carpark estimated at RM120 million," he said during the NSCMA's extraordinary general meeting (EGM).
He said the 6-storey carpark is expected to be completed by end-October and will provide an additional 310 parking bays to meet growing demand.
The key features of the new medical block include 100 additional inpatient beds, bringing total capacity from 66 to 166 inpatient beds and the expansion of specialist clinics from 16 to 45, greatly enhancing service coverage
"We anticipate groundbreaking of the medical block to begin in March 2026 and estimate to building completion on June 2029, with full operations expected by January 2030," said Lee.
Before construction begins, he said two two existing buildings will be demolished in January 2026 - the most iconic building, constructed in 1935 and officiated by the legendary Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par, together with NSCMA’s founding president, Datuk Wong Yick Tong.
"The commemorative plaque honouring the Aw brothers will be carefully relocated to a prominent place in the new medical block."
The other building to be demolished is the Tan Lam Hui Dialysis Centre, generously donated by Tan Sri Vincent Tan in memory of his father with a RM3 million contribution.
"The new dialysis unit will continue to bear the name “Tan Lam Hui Dialysis Centre” to honour this philanthropic legacy," said Lee.
To take CMH Specialist Hospital to greater heights, he called on all management, healthcare teams, members, staff, and the wider community to unite and work together.
"I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all members of the Management Committee, Board of Directors, life members, doctors, employees, and stakeholders.
"Your unwavering commitment and belief in our shared vision are the driving force behind our progress and future success," he added. - August 2, 2025
