CLAIMS have emerged on social media that the Bukit Mertajam Hospital in Penang will be relocated. The viral social media post also included an image of Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim, who is also Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister, visiting the hospital. Is it true that the Bukit Mertajam Hospital will be relocated? VERDICT:FALSEThe Bukit Mertajam Hospital (HBM) Board of Visitor denies that the hospital would be relocated, saying any claims that it would move to avoid disturbing a temple in the area are untrue, defamatory and made with malicious intent. "The defamatory statement spread on social media clearly contains elements of racial and religious incitement, which could undermine social harmony and create public confusion," the statement read.

Source: The Star March 24, 2026 05:49 UTC