Malaysia

Selgate to operate more than 800 beds by 2026

The beds will be distributed among seven hospitals.

Selgate to operate more than 800 beds by 2026

The beds will be distributed among seven hospitals.

RSDH appoints Hong as group CEO

He has been acting as group CEO since September 2021.

Malaysia aspires to be Asia's hepatitis C treatment capital

It is part of the county's recovery plans for the healthcare travel industry.

Malaysian health expenditure to reach MYR91.1b in 2025: Fitch

The 2021 healthcare budget allocation is at MYR31.9b.

Malaysia state-owned KPJ Healthcare valued at $1.3b

Two companies have bid to make the hospital group private.

Malaysian MP pushes for autonomy in state healthcare

Remote clinics rely heavily on irregular mobile medical services.

TPG and Johor to make KPJ private

But, the companies can decide not to push through with the plan.

Medical equipment in MY hospitals not being optimally managed: A-G report

The report also shows maintenance cost of equipment has exceeded the cost of new procurement.

Malaysia MOH to make 20% of hospitals baby-friendly by 2025

Only 22 of 175 private hospitals in Malaysia are recognised as baby-friendly.

IJN performs first TricValve procedure on tricuspid regurgitation in Asia

The procedure is a breakthrough in treating leaking heart valves.

The contract doctor conundrum: is there a long-term solution?

In 2016, the Malaysian government introduced a contract scheme of employment in its effort to rationalise the employment of doctors within the public sector. This scheme basically ensured 2 years of housemanship, followed by 3 years as a medical officer before a decision was made regarding permanent employment. 

Singapore’s GIC buys 16% stake in Sunway Healthcare for $180.9m

Sunway is planning to ramp up its hospital capacity to about 3,000 beds.

UNICEF calls for $164m for medical equipment in South Asia

This will be used to deal with the new wave of COVID-19 in the region.

Sunway Medical Centre Velocity clinches 3 accolades at the Healthcare Asia Awards

The hospital deployed various health promotion strategies and digitalised their processes for better accessibility and patient experience.

Regency Specialist Hospital clinches Healthcare Asia Awards 2021 for Corporate Social Responsibility of the Year (Malaysia)

Their healthcare service extends not just to their patients, but also to the community as well.

Sri Kota snags Healthcare Asia Award for Facilities Improvement of the Year

Their many technological firsts, including their newest MRI machine, prove their commitment to providing quality healthcare service to their patients.

KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital wins Marketing Initiative of the Year in Healthcare Asia 2021

KPJ Johor’s efforts to extend their reach in the global market paved the way for the effective use of newer communication platforms in their marketing strategy. Â