The hospital began operations in 1985 and is located not far from Istana Alam Shah and Bandar Bukit Tinggi.

It was named after the consort of Sultan Salahuddin, Tengku Ampuan Rahimah.

The Tengku Ampuan Rahimah (TAR) General Hospital is a 28-ward Malaysian government medical facility with over 850 inpatients beds and 20 clinical disciplines.

This hospital also focuses on ambulatory services and is equipped with a helipad for emergency evacuation purposes.

[2] A section of geriatric ward of the hospital is frequently flooded during heavy downpour.