KUCHING, Dec. 22 -- Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) is home to the only multi-faith prayer hall in Health Ministry hospitals nationwide, providing psychological and emotional support for patients, their families, and hospital staff, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian.

The Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government said the facility was particularly important in hospitals, which are high-stress environments.

"Sometimes, people do not understand the significance. They just think it exists throughout Malaysia.

"Hospitals are stressful places. While many understand the stress faced by patients and their families, they often overlook the pressure on staff, doctors, and nurses," he said at the 2nd United Nations Medit...