North Sumatra prepares for international-standard hospital: PT Dhirga Surya and Murni Teguh sign MoU
The Provincial Government of North Sumatra (Pemprov), through PT Dhirga Surya Sumatera Utara, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Murni Sadar Tbk (Murni Teguh Hospital) regarding plans for the construction and operation of an international-standard hospital in North Sumatra.
The signing is a strategic step to provide world-class healthcare while simultaneously reducing the need for people to seek medical treatment abroad.
The signing of the MoU was performed by the General Manager of PT Dhirga Surya, Ari Wibowo, and the General Manager of PT Murni Sadar Tbk (Murni Teguh Hospital), Mutiara. The signing was attended by the Deputy Director for Government and Public Welfare, Basarin Yunus Tanjung, and the Head of the North Sumatra Health Office, Faisal Hasrimy. The meeting took place in Meeting Room 7, 8th floor, of the North Sumatra Governor’s Office, Jalan Diponegoro No. 30, Medan, on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Basarin Yunus Tanjung, Assistant for Government Affairs and Public Welfare at the North Sumatra Provincial Secretariat, stated that the letter of intent is a joint declaration of intent to realize the vision of developing an international-standard hospital in North Sumatra.
“This letter of intent is valid for six months as a first step towards a cooperation agreement. Therefore, the commitment of all parties is required to develop a clear roadmap for concrete cooperation,” he said. According to Basarin, the idea of building an international-standard hospital has been the subject of extensive studies and discussions. The presence of the hospital is expected to harness the potential of the healthcare market, which is already being tapped by neighboring countries.
“Six to nine flights depart daily from North Sumatra to neighboring countries for medical examinations and treatments. Why don’t we manage this market ourselves, so that no government funds flow abroad? However, this potential must be accompanied by improvements in the quality of healthcare in the region, so that people no longer have to travel abroad for equivalent care,” he said.
Basarin further explained that the provincial government of North Sumatra continues to encourage capacity building among healthcare workers through various symposia and seminars, and by facilitating the purchase of medical equipment, including through an Operational Cooperation Program (KSO). “Hopefully, the letter of intent will not be extended within the next six months, but converted into a cooperation agreement (PKS). This also reflects the governor’s desire to establish an international-class hospital in North Sumatra,” he said.
Meanwhile, Ari Wibowo, Director General of PT Dhirga Surya North Sumatra, stated that the collaboration demonstrates a shared commitment to improving the quality of healthcare for the approximately 15 million inhabitants of North Sumatra.
“We welcome this collaboration. We hope that all necessary requirements, studies, and administrative procedures can be completed within the next six months, so that the agreement can be quickly converted into a cooperation agreement,” he said.
According to him, PT Dhirga Surya is prepared to communicate and coordinate intensively with all involved parties to accelerate the construction of the hospital.
“We are optimistic that this project will become a necessity and a source of pride for the inhabitants of North Sumatra, and will be a new face for regional healthcare,” he added. On the same occasion, Mutiara, Director General of PT Murni Sadar Tbk, expressed his full support for the plan to build an international-standard hospital.
“The main goal of this collaboration is to improve the quality of healthcare for the residents of North Sumatra. We hope that all planning phases will be completed within six months and that we can enter a more concrete phase of cooperation,” he said.
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He emphasized that strengthening the competence of medical personnel will be a key focus, through various training programs and collaboration with international experts.
“We want the population to have access to international-standard healthcare without having to go abroad. By strengthening human capital, technology, and strong cooperation, we can achieve this goal,” he said. ***REL
