Sunway Medical Centre Celebrates 25 Years of Transforming Health Care
06 February 2025
Sunway Medical Centre (SMC) is proud to celebrate its 25th year, since its inception in November 1999. As Malaysia’s largest private quaternary hospital, this landmark occasion highlights the hosheapital’s legacy of clinical excellence, community care, and pioneering innovation and commemorates the vision that brought it to life.
Founded 25 years ago to meet the community’s evolving health care needs, SMC has grown into the country’s largest private quaternary hospital, with 724 licensed beds and over 60 medical specialities.
It provides multidisciplinary care of the highest standard and houses 28 Centres of Excellence. SMC continues to be renowned for its specialised services and comprehensive medical treatments.
Dr Seow Vei Ken, Chief Executive Officer of Sunway Medical Centre said: “SMC’s journey has been one of continuous growth and innovation. As we celebrate 25 years since we began operations in November 1999, we are proud to have become a leader in providing holistic, patient-centred care.
Our anniversary serves as a moment of reflection and an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to delivering top-tier health care to our patients while advancing our innovation, and we look forward to continuing to grow our services and expand our footprint in the health care industry.”
As a leader in health care innovation, SMC is committed to using cutting-edge technology to enhance patient care. Sunway Cancer Centre & Nuclear Medicine Centre are fully equipped to offer comprehensive cancer diagnosis and treatment services.
In its 25 years of operation, SMC has achieved numerous medical milestones, including being the first private hospital in Malaysia to complete more than 3,000 robot-assisted surgeries. The hospital continues to advance its surgical expertise with new innovations, reaffirming its commitment to providing comprehensive, advanced health care solutions.
SMC’s Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is led by two Paediatric Intensivists, supported by a multidisciplinary team of experts across 24 paediatric subspecialities alongside smart innovations with early warning signs (EWS) and non-invasive ventilation, providing the highest standards of family-centred, and pain-free care, combined with compassionate support.
SMC’s Special Haematology Laboratory is also officially accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the gold standard for laboratory quality control worldwide.
The lab also assists specialists in the diagnosis and procedure of haematopoietic stem cell processing and cryopreservation and extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) that treats graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) under one roof. In addition, with a Paediatric Transplant Haematologist joining SMC in late 2024, the hospital has also started treating paediatric bone marrow transplant patients too.
SMC’s dedication to health care excellence has been recognised through numerous awards and accolades. Since it is certified by local and international accreditation bodies, including the Joint Commission International (JCI) Gold Seal of Approval (USA), the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS), and the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH), SMC became the first private hospital in the country with three major hospital-wide accreditations, continuing to set the benchmark for private health care in Malaysia and upholding its promise to deliver world-class care with compassion, innovation, and clinical precision.
Dato' Lau Beng Long, President of Sunway Healthcare Group, remarked:, “This 25th anniversary is a proud moment for us. The journey from our early beginnings to becoming the first private hospital in Malaysia with triple accreditation is a testament to our unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, community support, and innovation.
“We are also immensely proud to be recognised among the top 250 hospitals globally in Newsweek World’s Best Hospitals 2024 rankings, with 2024 marking the first time. These results demonstrate the dedication of many individuals who worked tirelessly to transform health care at SMC and Malaysia.”
On December 1, 2024, SMC organised the SunMed Vitality Festival at the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) Multipurpose Hall, where the hospital seeks to bring together the community in promoting more health awareness.
Participants received health education from dedicated booths covering various wellness topics and disease prevention. There participants had the opportunity to consult with health care professionals to discuss specific health concerns.
The SunMed Vitality Festival also featured interactive activities including first-aid demonstrations by the Accident and Emergency Department, exhibits focused on wellness and healthy lifestyles, and fitness and active workout sessions. Visitors can explore a marketplace offering health-conscious food options and wellness products from local vendors.
SMC also partnered with Samsung Malaysia Electronics in October 2024 to launch the “Time to Move” Wellness Programme, empowering participants to take charge of their wellbeing with tools, professional guidance, and support over 90 days, underscoring the hospital’s commitment in holistic wellness and adopting a more active lifestyle within the community.
As SMC celebrates 25 years of outstanding health care, it remains dedicated to leading the industry with innovation and compassion, ensuring that every patient receives the highest quality of care.
The hospital continues to establish new standards in health care and provides patients with the latest advancements in treatment and care.
By Q3 2026, upon completion of Tower F – its sixth block that will be a dedicated children’s medical centre – SMC will have the capacity to expand to about 1,104 beds.
Source: CodeBlue
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