Malaysia
Malaysia’s KPJ Healthcare grants $93,246 to 20 research teams
Malaysia’s KPJ Healthcare grants $93,246 to 20 research teams
Key projects focused on AI, precision medicine, digital health, and biopharmaceuticals.
Damansara Specialist Hospital 2 adopts HoloMedicine for surgical training
The tech is an XR add-on to the Da Vinci Surgical System.
KMI Healthcare to open 100-bed specialist hospital in Penang
Due in 2028, the facility will offer advanced imaging systems and modern surgical tech.
SMC, Selcare partner to boost heart care in Selangor, Malaysia
Key areas include early diagnosis, screening, and treatment.
Basic automation can help hospitals improve care
Globally, 70% of healthcare providers use data to improve patient services.
KPJ Healthcare appoints 16 clinical heads across hospital network
They are responsible for developing clinical protocols and supporting medical education.
Prince Court Medical Centre wins three years in a row at Healthcare Asia Awards 2025
Prince Court retains two accolades – the Medical Tourism Hospital of the Year - Malaysia and Clinical Service Initiative of the Year – Malaysia, for an impressive third consecutive year.
RHB banks join SALAM Shah Alam’s corporate network
Employees have access to healthcare services at SALAM Shah Alam Specialist Hospitals.
Mahkota Medical Centre unveils new PET-CT scan for prostate cancer
It is the first centre to offer the tech in Melaka and Negeri Sembilan.
KPJ turns MRI scans into 3D image of human anatomy
The tech helps patients understand the process and improves surgical planning.
Gleneagles Hospital Johor cuts admission and discharge times
The centre can track patients anywhere in the hospital.
Prince Court Medical Centre taps data to cut costs, boost outcomes
The Kuala Lumpur-based hospital explores cost-effective alternative treatments.
Premier Integrated Labs unveils metabolomic testing in Malaysia
The platform can analyse more than 250 biomarkers from a single blood sample.
Institut Jantung Negara receives accolades at Healthcare Asia Awards 2025
The company received the Technology Innovation of the Year - Malaysia and the Smart Hospital Initiative of the Year - Malaysia wins.
Optimax Eye Specialist Centre lauded at Healthcare Asia Awards 2025
It was recognised as the Specialty Hospital of the Year (Ophthalmology) - Malaysia for being at the forefront of eye care advancement.
Oriental Melaka Straits Medical Centre wins Healthcare Asia Awards 2025 for positive audit results
The reports have shown a decreasing trend of patient falls, no missed or mixed-up samples, and no surgical site infections throughout 2024.
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