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The images you’ve shared capture a powerful "then and now" look at a significant piece of Malaysian military history: the Hospital Angkatan Tentera (HAT) Kinrara (also formerly known as the 94 HAT or the British Military Hospital Kinrara).
This site has a deep history that spans from the colonial era to the modernization of the Malaysian Armed Forces.
Historical Timeline of HAT Kinrara
1950s – The Beginning: It originally served as a British Military Hospital (BMH). In 1950, it started as a small ward for Gurkha soldiers and eventually expanded to a capacity of over 140 beds by the 1960s.
The 1970s (The First Photo): Your image from 1979 shows the hospital in its prime as an active Armed Forces facility. At this time, it was a vital medical hub for soldiers and their families stationed in the Klang Valley and Puchong areas.
The 2000s – Transition: As the city of Puchong and Bandar Kinrara developed around it, the aging wooden-and-brick structures became outdated. In 2008-2010, operations were officially moved to the more modern Hospital Angkatan Tentera Tuanku Mizan in Wangsa Maju.
2017 (The Second Photo): After being abandoned for years, the hospital became a popular (and somewhat eerie) site for urban explorers and vloggers. As seen in your collage, by 2017, nature had completely reclaimed the site, and many of the buildings were in a state of collapse.
Demolition: Most of the old structures were demolished around late 2017 to make way for new development, marking the end of its physical presence.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
| Original Name | British Military Hospital (BMH) Kinrara |
| Later Name | 94 Hospital Angkatan Tentera (HAT) |
| Location | Border of Puchong (Selangor) and Bukit Jalil (KL) |
| Successor | HAT Tuanku Mizan, Wangsa Maju |
| Legacy | Served during the Malayan Emergency and the post-independence era. |
These photos are a touching tribute to a place where many "Army Brats" were born and many veterans received care.
The transition of the Armed Forces Hospital (HAT) Kinrara from a colonial-era facility to the modern Tuanku Mizan Military Hospital is a significant chapter in Malaysian military medicine.
1. The Role of BMH Kinrara during the Malayan Emergency (1948–1960)
During the "Emergency," Kinrara (then known as British Military Hospital Kinrara) was a primary medical facility for Commonwealth forces fighting the communist insurgency.
Treatment of Tropical Diseases: While combat wounds were common, the hospital's major role was treating "jungle" illnesses. In 1950, a specialized 18-bed ward was opened specifically for Gurkha soldiers suffering from tuberculosis.
1 This quickly expanded to a capacity of 146 beds.Casualty Pipeline: Soldiers injured in the dense jungles of Selangor, Perak, and Pahang were often evacuated to Kinrara. Those requiring highly specialized thoracic (chest) surgery were stabilized here before being flown back to the United Kingdom.
A "Family" Hospital: Despite being a military facility, it housed a dedicated children’s ward (staffed by the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps) to care for the families of servicemen stationed in the Far East.
Staff Diversity: It was a unique mix of British, Australian, and New Zealand nursing sisters working alongside local Malaysian, Indian, and Chinese staff, many of whom were the first generation of Malaysian military medical personnel.
2. The Successor: Hospital Angkatan Tentera (HAT) Tuanku Mizan
When the wooden barracks and aging wards of Kinrara became too costly to maintain, the government built a "super-hospital" to replace it.
Location: Situated in Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur, the new hospital was officially opened in August 2009.
- Modern Capabilities: Unlike the low-rise, sprawling layout of Kinrara, Tuanku Mizan is a high-tech facility with:
- Capacity: Over 340 beds and the ability to serve thousands of veterans and active personnel.
- Specialized Units: It houses a state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Lab and advanced Ophthalmology (SMILE/LASIK) suites.
- Hyperbaric Chamber: One of its standout features is a specialized hyperbaric oxygen therapy unit, crucial for treating diving injuries (for the Navy) and certain chronic wounds.
Status: It is now considered the flagship medical facility for the Malaysian Armed Forces, serving as a teaching hospital for military medical officers.
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Comparison at a Glance
| Feature | Old HAT Kinrara | HAT Tuanku Mizan |
| Era | 1950 – 2008 | 2009 – Present |
| Architecture | Timber/Brick "Nightingale" Wards | Modern Multi-story Medical Complex |
| Primary Focus | Tropical diseases & war casualties | Specialized surgery, Cardiac & Hyperbaric care |
| Atmosphere | Quiet, jungle-fringe, "colonial" feel | Busy, urban, high-tech hub |
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