Rajiv Rishyakaran

STATEMENT BY RAJIV RISHYAKARAN, ADUN FOR BUKIT GASING

A MONUMENTAL MILESTONE FOR PUBLIC HEALTHCARE: WELCOMING THE JOINT DECISION ON THE NEW PUBLIC HOSPITAL SITE

PETALING JAYA, 27th May 2026 — I wholeheartedly welcome the joint announcement made today by the Minister of Health and the Menteri Besar of Selangor regarding the finalized site for the new public hospital. This decision marks a monumental milestone for the residents of Bukit Gasing and the wider Petaling Jaya community, who have long endured the strain of underserved public healthcare infrastructure in our area.

Securing a dedicated public hospital for our constituents has been a core mission of mine for over a decade. I first raised the urgent need for this facility back in 2016. This advocacy is formally documented in the Selangor State Legislative Assembly records, notably during the sitting on 30 March 2016 (Selangor Hansard, 30 Mac 2016), where I persistently pushed the state government to identify and allocate suitable land to bridge this crucial healthcare gap.

"To see a policy that I have championed since 2016 finally reach this critical turning point is incredibly rewarding. This is not just a win for policy advocacy; it is a massive victory for the people of Bukit Gasing who deserve accessible, affordable, and quality public healthcare close to home."

I want to express my deepest gratitude to both the Ministry of Health and the Selangor State Government for their collaborative spirit and political will in finalizing this site. Witnessing both the Federal and State leadership align on this project is the culmination of years of persistent groundwork, debates, and community feedback.

With the site now locked in, my focus shifts to ensuring that the next phases of planning and construction are executed without unnecessary delay. I look forward to working closely with both the Ministry and the State government to ensure this hospital is built to serve our community efficiently.

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