KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 -- The Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) is reportedly expected to undergo an RM200 million upgrade, starting with the installation of air conditioning in its wards next year.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad was quoted by Utusan Malaysia listing a long-term three-stage development plan that would take place over the next 15 to 20 years, which would also include expansion to include more blocks to accommodate more wards at the hospital which was built in the 1870s.

"Meanwhile, we will also install fans and increase window openings to ensure better ventilation in the wards for the comfort of patients and healthcare workers," he told the Malay daily.

However, he said a lot of preceding work is needed before HKL...