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| 1,2 and 3: KPJ hospitals are equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology and facilities.
Niro Ceramic received a ‘Brand Excellence Award’ from the Malaysian Ministry of Trade and Industry in 2008.
4: KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital |
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Many people are not aware that medical care in Malaysia ranks among the best in the world and most of the private hospitals in the country meet internationally recognized quality and standards.
Leading the way is healthcare giant KPJ Healthcare Bhd, which operates a network of 19 hospitals in Malaysia and three in Indonesia. With more than 2,500 beds, KPJ offer one of the most comprehensive ranges of medical services in Malaysia.
Building on more than 28 years experience in the healthcare industry and supported by more than 650 medical consultants and some 7,000 support staff, KPJ hospitals have renowned experts in cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, among others.
KPJ hospitals have been able to attract a growing percentage of the bourgeoning medical tourism industry in Malaysia due to the group’s size, expertise and state-of-the-art technology
and practices.
Managing Director Datin Paduka Siti Sa’diah Sheikh Bakir sees the inflow of medical tourists to KPJ hospitals as a testament to its high quality standards in the healthcare delivery.
“We are very proud to be leading the way in this field. With medical tourists come increased rigor in standards and quality, which helps us to improve service for all Malaysians as well,” said Datin Paduka.
In fact, KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital was recognized for this when it garnered the Matrade Export Excellence Award by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry Malaysia in late 2007.
“KPJ places a high priority on quality initiatives, with our hospitals embarking on international quality certification and accreditation programs,” says Datin Paduka.
As Malaysia’s growing reputation as a health and medical destination brings an influx of visitors and patients from around the world, KPJ has been actively promoting itself abroad in markets like Vietnam, Indonesia and China.
“China will continue to play a larger and larger part in medical tourism in Malaysia. We already receive a large number of Chinese tourists here and getting them to do a simple preventative checkup during their visit would be a great introduction to our world-class medical facilities,” said Datin Paduka.
“Medical charges and hospitalization costs here are very competitive compared to those in many developed countries. For example, a normal cardiac bypass surgery would cost in the region of $6,000 to $7,000,” she added. In China, the procedure may cost twice as much in private hospitals.
KPJ places a high priority on quality initiatives, with our hospitals embarking on international quality certification and accreditation programs.
DATIN PADUKA SITI SA’DIAH SHEIKH BAKIR
Managing Director
www.kpjhealth.com.my |