RM13.16 Million Medical Gas System Upgrade Completed at Labuan Hospital

KUALA LUMPUR, AUGUST 2026 — A RM13.157 million Medical Gas System Upgrade Project at Labuan Hospital has been completed, strengthening the hospital’s critical support infrastructure and improving the safety, efficiency and continuity of healthcare services.

Labuan Public Works Department director Mohd Faizul Ali Hanapiah said the design-and-build project began on May 4, 2023 and was completed in June 2026.

The project involved the installation of a new Vacuum Insulated Evaporator (VIE) tank, upgrades to the medical gas piping system and bedside terminal units, as well as improvements to the Uninterruptible Power Supply and Isolated Power Supply systems.

According to Mohd Faizul, the upgraded system is designed to ensure a stable, continuous and safe power supply for critical hospital equipment, especially during electricity disruptions.

The upgrading works were carried out while Labuan Hospital remained fully operational. Construction had to be implemented in stages because the hospital has only two operating theatres, with at least one required to remain functional at all times for emergency cases.

The project covered the hospital’s main building, paediatric ward, patient wards and several other blocks. Careful technical planning and coordination were required to ensure construction activities did not disrupt hospital operations or compromise patient safety.

Labuan Hospital director Dr Adnan Musa Balidran said the upgraded medical gas system would allow the hospital to manage oxygen use for patients more efficiently while also helping medical staff improve time management.

He added that the installation of an additional power generator would complement the hospital’s existing electricity supply system and help maintain uninterrupted operations, particularly for critical medical equipment during power outages.

The completion of the project is expected to support better healthcare delivery for Labuan residents by improving the reliability of essential medical systems and strengthening the hospital’s overall operational readiness.