Daily Express Subscriber
Sign in to your account.

KOTA KINABALU: Buckingham Palace has commended the Sabah Government, especially the State Finance Ministry, for its role in installing new signage at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH).

The official ceremony, held Thursday at the hospital, was officiated by State Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun. It marked the unveiling of the signage and a historical gallery celebrating QEH’s six decades of medical service.

A message from Princess Anne, read during the event, expressed appreciation for the initiative, which she described as a tribute to the hospital’s vital role in healthcare and training. She recalled her 1972 visit to Kota Kinabalu and praised the collaboration between Malaysia and the UK under the Commonwealth.

Masidi highlighted the hospital’s historical evolution and emphasised the need for federal funding to upgrade its facilities, including plans for a new building. He also acknowledged ongoing challenges such as parking, which he said require urgent resolution.

The event was attended by officials from the Ministry of Health, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Commonwealth Association of Leadership Malaysia (Calm), and media representatives.