Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City (SMC) has partnered with Klinik Kesihatan Taman Medan to support Malaysia’s National Health Screening Initiative (NHSI), aimed at combating Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer. Over a three-day period, the public-private collaboration provided vital health screenings—including blood sugar, cholesterol, BMI, breast, and HPV tests—to over 900 SMC staff members. Representatives from both organizations emphasized that early detection is essential for preventing severe complications like heart and kidney disease, especially given national surveys showing that many Malaysian adults regularly forego routine NCD and cancer screenings.

With results integrated directly into the MySejahtera mobile application, the program highlights SMC’s dedication to community wellness and proactive healthcare. As Malaysia’s largest private quaternary hospital, SMC operates 853 licensed beds with plans to expand to over 1,100 beds upon completion of its Children’s Pavilion (Tower F). The multi-award-winning facility is internationally accredited by JCI, ACHS, and MSQH, and has been recognized among Newsweek’s top 250 World’s Best Hospitals for three consecutive years (2024–2026) as well as the World’s Best Smart Hospitals for 2026.

Press Release

SUNWAY CITY, 27 July 2026 – Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City (SMC), the largest private
quaternary hospital in Malaysia, has partnered with Klinik Kesihatan Taman Medan to support Health
Ministry’s National Health Screening Initiative (NHSI), reinforcing its shared commitment to advancing
healthcare excellence and improving community wellbeing.

The screening has benefited over 900 staff of SMC during the three-day screening to combat Non-
Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. The screening
encompasses vital health checks including blood sugar levels, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI),
and cholesterol, while female staff also underwent breast screening and HPV screening for early detection
of breast and cervical cancers.

The National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023 on NCDs found that over half a million, or 2.5
percent of adults in Malaysia are living with four NCDs namely diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol,
and obesity. The report also revealed that two in five adults aged 18 and above did not do any health
screening for NCDs in the past 12 months.

For cancer screening, 46 percent of women aged 18 and above did not perform breast self-examination in
the past 12 months, while 65 percent of women aged 20 and above also did not undergo any pap smear
test in the past 3 years.

Early detection of NCDs is critical in managing severe complications arising from the diseases, such as
kidney disease and heart disease – conditions which often progress silently before turning life-threatening.
Notably, obesity has been a key driver in the development of cardiovascular diseases as well as metabolic
disorders. This initiative directly addresses the risk factors associated with the diseases, making its
objectives both timely and medically important.

Erica Lam, Chief Executive Officer, Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City, said, “The Ministry’s
National Health Screening Initiative underscores the importance of proactive health management and
timely medical intervention.”

“The initiative with Klinik Kesihatan Taman Medan exemplifies a successful public-private collaboration
aligning with the Ministry’s vision to encourage healthier and more resilient workforce,” she said.
Dr Erleena Nur binti Hassan, Head of Klinik Kesihatan Taman Medan and Family Medicine
Specialist, said “Early detection is the cornerstone of preventing complications from NCDs.
This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to making preventive healthcare more accessible and
empowering the community to take charge of their health,” she said.

NHSI is one of the initiatives under the Healthy Malaysia National Agenda aims to detect, prevent, and
manage NCDs through early intervention.

Screening results and summaries will be recorded and displayed in the MySejahtera application.
As the flagship hospital of Sunway Healthcare Group (SHG), SMC is a multi-award winning hospital in

Malaysia, home to over 300 resident medical consultants and provides comprehensive care through more
than 80 medical specialities and 28 Centres of Excellence.

Upon the completion of its sixth block, Tower F (Children’s Pavilion), SMC will cater for more than 1,000
beds, supported by a multidisciplinary team dedicated to comprehensive and personalised care.
The hospital was recently honoured as the top 250 hospitals globally for three consecutive years since
2024 in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals rankings, and also debuted in the top 350 hospitals globally in
Newsweek’s World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2026 ranking.

About Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City

Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City (SMC) is Malaysia’s largest private quaternary hospital with 853
licensed beds, offering comprehensive range of medical services, which include state-of-the-art facilities
and advanced medical technologies for outpatient and inpatient speciality care, health and wellness
programmes and 24-hour emergency services, including Malaysia’s first dedicated Children’s Emergency
in the private hospital. These are supported by a strong system comprising over 3,800 healthcare and
hospitality professionals.

Anchored by a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and patient satisfaction, SMC
continuously enhances clinical standards and service delivery. It has established centres of excellence
across key specialties such as Oncology, Women and Children, Neuroscience, Heart and Lung, Bone and
Joint, Robotic Surgery & MIS, and Digestive Health. Its areas of expertise also include kidney, bone
marrow, and cornea transplants; cochlear implants, as well as cell-based and gene-based therapies.

As the flagship hospital of Sunway Healthcare Group (SHG), SMC upholds internationally recognised
standards of care and governance. It is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) from the
United States of America, the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) International, and the
Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH). It has been ranked among the World’s Best Hospitals
(Top 250) for three consecutive years since 2024, Asia’s Top Private Hospitals 2025 and Asia’s Top
Private Hospitals and Clinics 2026, and World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2026 by Newsweek & Statista.
SHG was recognised as Company of the Year (Healthcare) for Community Care and Sustainability at the
2024 Sustainability & CSR Malaysia Awards, underscoring its commitment to excellence, sustainability
and community welfare.

To meet the nation’s evolving healthcare needs, SMC is poised to set new standards of service with an
exciting growth to over 1,100 hospital beds.

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