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Barnama
19-06-2025
- Health
- Barnama
Sunway Medical Centre Retains Malaysia's Top Spot In Paediatrics For Three Consecutive Years
BUSINESS KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City (SMC) retained its top spot for paediatrics in Malaysia for three years in a row, according to the latest Best Specialised Hospitals Asia Pacific (APAC) Newsweek 2025 rankings. SMC, in a statement today, said the country's largest private quaternary hospital ranks 30th for paediatrics and is also featured in the top 75 APAC hospitals for neurology, neurosurgery, cardiology, cardiac surgery, oncology and orthopaedics. President of Sunway Healthcare Group Datuk Lau Beng Long expressed pride for the continued recognition of its healthcare in the region, especially SMC's paediatrics being the top in Malaysia. He said SMC's Children's Health and Development Centre offers the most comprehensive paediatric subspecialties among hospitals in Malaysia, with 26 subspecialties and 50 consultants. He added that the hospital also pioneered the nation's first private hospital 24-hour standalone Children's Emergency Department, operating separately from the adult Accident & Emergency Department, serving as a one-stop centre that offers urgent, comforting care for infants, children and adolescents. 'The hospital also excels in exceptional niche paediatric expertise, including haematology, gastroenterology, oncology and transplant medicine. Sunway Medical Centre became the first private hospital in Malaysia to successfully perform a paediatric kidney transplant, yet another testament to its drive for clinical excellence. 'In addition, the hospital continuously enhances the depth and breadth of its other major adult clinical disciplines like cardiology, oncology, neurology, gastroenterology and orthopaedic surgery,' he said. Meanwhile, SMC Chief Executive Officer Dr Seow Vei Ken said the recognition reaffirms the hospital's commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centred care, especially paediatric services. 'Sunway Medical Centre continues to be at the forefront as Malaysia's top private paediatric service provider, offering a comprehensive ecosystem of specialised care for children,' he said.
The Sun
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sunway Healthcare: Give us more time to prepare for revised SST
CYBERJAYA: Sunway Healthcare is evaluating the potential effects of the impending implementation of the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) as the company believes the announced timeline is insufficient for private hospitals to adequately prepare for the new policy. 'Given the relatively short notice ahead of the July 1 implementation date, we require additional time to assess the situation fully. 'Our team is reviewing the matter, but we are unable to provide further comment at this stage as we do not yet have complete data,' Sunway Healthcare president Datuk Lau Beng Long told SunBiz on the sidelines of the signing of a memorandum of understanding involving Sunway Medical Centre, University of Cyberjaya and Cyberjaya College Kota Kinabalu to develop nursing talent in Malaysia today. To recap, on June 9, the government announced the implementation of revisions to the SST rates and an expansion of the Service Tax's scope, effective July 1. Lau said Sunway Healthcare is aligning with the Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia's (APHM) call to delay the implementation of the expanded SST. 'APHM president Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh is reviewing this matter. The association has appealed to the relevant ministry to either review or defer the implementation date. As the appeal is under consideration, we are awaiting the outcome to determine whether the policy will be implemented and, if so, when it will take effect,' Lau said. APHM has called for a delay in the implementation of the expanded SST on private healthcare services for foreigners. In a statement on June 11, APHM stated that while it supports the government's broader policy objectives of broadening the tax base and stimulating economic growth, private hospitals require more time to make the necessary operational adjustments to comply with the new tax rule. The short implementation time frame presents significant operational challenges as private hospitals would need sufficient lead time to adjust administrative systems, billing processes, and compliance procedures, it said. APHM has submitted a written request to the Ministry of Finance for a more practical timeline beyond the current July 1 start date to minimise disruption to patient services and ensure full compliance. APHM has also sought further clarification on several aspects of the new policy, including its application to professional fees charged by doctors, treatment of foreigners residing in Malaysia and other implementation matters. 'Private hospitals are an essential part of Malaysia's health care ecosystem, delivering quality care to both local and international patients,' APHM said.
Barnama
20-05-2025
- Health
- Barnama
Sunway Medical Centre First In Southeast Asia To Launch AiBLE™ Spine Surgical Suite
(from left) President of Sunway Healthcare Group Datuk Lau Beng Long was conducting a demonstration of using AiBLE™ Spine Surgical Suite while assisted by Dr. Saw Lim Beng, Consultant Spine Surgeon at Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City. Credit: SMC Sunway City Consultant Spine Surgeon at Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City Dr. Saw Lim Beng delivered his speech during the launching of AiBLE™ Spine Surgical Suite. Credit: SMC Sunway City President of Sunway Healthcare Group, Datuk Lau Beng Long delivered his speech during the launching of AiBLE™ Spine Surgical Suite. Credit: SMC Sunway City KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City (SMC) has made history as the first medical facility in Malaysia and Southeast Asia to introduce the AiBLE™ Spine Surgical Suite, a cutting-edge, robotic-guided technology designed to enhance precision, safety as well as efficiency in spinal surgery. In a statement today, SMC said the introduction of the AiBLE™ system addresses the growing prevalence of back pain and spinal disorders, which are among the most common health issues globally and in Malaysia. Citing data from the World Health Organisation (WHO), SMC said low back pain (LBP) affected 619 million people worldwide in 2020, with the number projected to rise to 843 million by 2050. According to the hospital, LBP is the leading cause of disability globally, particularly among individuals aged between 50 and 55, and affects a significant number of Malaysians. 'Given the complexity of spinal surgery due to the spine's three-dimensional anatomy and its proximity to critical neurovascular structures, the AiBLE™ Spine Surgical Suite integrates the Spine Robotic Guidance System, StealthStation™ S8 Surgical Navigation System and O-arm™ Imaging System,' the statement read. SMC said the integration of these technologies offers several patient benefits, including enhanced accuracy through real-time imaging and advanced guidance technology to ensure precise implant placement. It said the system enables quicker recovery through minimally invasive procedures with smaller incisions, reducing tissue damage and postoperative pain, while lowering intraoperative and postoperative complications. 'The AiBLE™ system is part of SMC's commitment to bringing international levels of care to Malaysians. With the latest spine solution integration at SMC, surgeons can now plan the entire procedure in advance using a detailed 3D model of the patient's spine, even before stepping into the operating room,' it said. The statement explained that during surgery, the tools guide the surgeon in real-time, making the operation more precise, efficient and confident, which ultimately benefits patients with improved outcomes.
New Straits Times
24-04-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Putrajaya Holdings, Sunway Healthcare to build private hospital in Precinct 7
KUALA LUMPUR: Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd (PjH) and Sunway Healthcare Holdings Sdn Bhd (SHH) have signed a heads of agreement to jointly develop a private tertiary medical centre in Precinct 7, Putrajaya. The facility will offer more than 300 beds and advanced specialist services, including a dedicated burns unit. It is expected to serve residents of Putrajaya, the greater southern Klang Valley, and international patients. PjH chief executive officer Datuk Izwan Isli Mohd Ibrahim said Precinct 7 was selected for its connectivity via Putrajaya Sentral and its proximity to medical institutions. This includes Putrajaya Hospital, the National Cancer Institute and the Medical Academies of Malaysia. "This marks a catalytic milestone in Putrajaya's growth journey, and we are excited to collaborate with a trusted partner like Sunway Healthcare to bring this shared vision to life," he said in a joint statement today. SHH group president Datuk Lau Beng Long said the partnership would allow the community better access to comprehensive private healthcare services. "Citing Sunway as recent Malaysia top medical centre ranking in Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2025 list, we will strive to provide excellent facilities and compassionate, patient‑centred medical care," he said. The hospital is part of broader efforts to enhance specialist care infrastructure in the federal administrative capital and support Putrajaya's goal of becoming a regional centre for quality medical services.
