Sarawak’s New Petra Jaya Hospital — The Future Medical Hub of North Kuching, Now Nearing Completion!
Good news for Sarawakians!
The long-awaited Petra Jaya Hospital is finally making real progress — and is expected to be completed in February 2026!
Construction is now about 85% complete.
Although the hospital has not opened yet, it is already in the final stretch — getting closer and closer to serving the public!
For Petra Jaya residents, this means:
prenatal checkups, medical consultations, specialist visits, bringing elderly parents for tests…
no more long trips all the way to SGH!
Healthcare will finally be right at your doorstep. Feeling more relieved and excited already? ❤️
Share this great news with your family and friends!
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New Petra Jaya Hospital — Key Highlights
Project Overview
• Developer: Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH)
• Location: Petra Jaya, Kuching (near the Matang / Santubong main road)
• Type: Large comprehensive specialist hospital
• Expected Capacity: 300–400 beds
• Progress: 85% completed
• Expected Completion: February 2026
• Opening: To be carried out in phases after handover
• Coverage Area: North Kuching, Matang, Samarahan, Santubong
• Main Purpose: To significantly reduce the heavy congestion at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH)
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Core Features
Modern Healthcare Blueprint
• Brand-new design with upgraded facilities
• More comfortable and spacious wards
• Efficient medical flow to reduce waiting time
• Specialist outpatient areas, day-surgery zone, isolation wards
• Family-friendly spaces, improved accessibility, and better hygiene standards
Future Medical Hub for North Kuching
• Located near major residential areas (Petra Jaya / Semariang / Matang)
• Set to become the primary hospital for northern Kuching residents
• Will greatly ease SGH’s patient load
• Shorter travel distances and better access to healthcare
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Why It Matters
• Relieves severe congestion at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH)
• Establishes a true “community-based major hospital” for North Kuching
• Shortens travel time and reduces cross-city traffic
• Expands Sarawak’s overall hospital capacity
• Stimulates urban, commercial, and transport development in Petra Jaya
• Strengthens the region’s ability to handle emergencies and public health crises
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Urban & Social Benefits
1. Better, faster, and more convenient healthcare for Petra Jaya residents
2. Improved quality of life in North Kuching
3. Enhanced access to specialist services
4. Creation of medical and technical job opportunities
5. Boost to surrounding commercial activity
6. Reduced burden on SGH’s medical staff
7. Higher overall healthcare safety in Sarawak
8. Strengthened public health system
9. Better care for pregnant women, seniors, and children
10. Positions North Kuching as the state’s future secondary medical centre
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📍New Petra Jaya Hospital — More Than Just a New Building
It is a major pillar for Kuching’s healthcare development for the next 10–20 years.
From emergency care to specialist treatment, from wards to diagnostics, the hospital will reshape the medical landscape of Petra Jaya and North Kuching.
Are you excited to see it open? Ready to welcome this new medical landmark?
