SJMC’s senior leadership team celebrates the multiple awards clinched. Chief executive officer Bryan Lin (second from left) together with (from far left) director of medical services Dr Vasuhi Murugiah, chief operating officer Rachel Woo and director of nursing services Ng Ching See (far right).
SUBANG Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) recently won several prestigious global and regional healthcare awards, including the Frost & Sullivan Awards 2024, GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Awards 2024 and Healthcare Asia Awards 2024.
SJMC has established itself as a leading multidisciplinary tertiary hospital in Malaysia and the region.
These awards acknowledge its innovative approach to medical care, use of cutting-edge technologies and commitment to community giveback.
SJMC chief executive officer Bryan Lin shared his enthusiasm about the organisation's global recognition in healthcare.
“These accolades highlight our pioneering efforts in the medical field, which demonstrate our dedication to elevating patient care,” he said
“By utilising advanced technology, implementing world-class practices and offering over 260 specialised medical services, we continuously innovate and serve.
“We bring together around 1,600 healthcare professionals with the right balance of expertise. I am immensely proud of our team's dedication to excellence, which firmly establishes us as a healthcare leader in the region,” Lin added.
Lin highlights that the awards affirm SJMC ‘s pioneering medical efforts and commitment to patient care.
Commitment to innovation
At the Frost & Sullivan Awards 2024, SJMC was named the Best Hospital Company of The Year in Malaysia for the fourth consecutive year. It is the first hospital in Malaysia to achieve this continuous accolade.
This award recognised the hospital’s innovative solutions to nursing shortages, enhancing workflows and maintaining a strong market presence. These efforts ensure high patient retention and strong referrals.
A key innovation includes the introduction of SeniorConnect, Malaysia’s first remote patient monitoring system, which also earned SJMC the GlobalHealth MedTech Awards 2024 for Excellence in Digital Health.
This signifies the hospital’s leadership in digital health solutions like telemedicine, remote patient monitoring and AI-powered diagnostics.
Recognised for innovation, advanced technology and community commitment, SJMC stands as a premier healthcare provider.
Global recognition in healthcare
SJMC's achievements at the GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Awards 2024 include five notable wins that showcase the hospital’s role in healthcare innovation.
These include the Best Hospital of The Year in the Asia Pacific for the third time, recognising over 900 successful bone marrow transplants and introducing Malaysia's first daycare robotic-assisted total knee and hip replacement service.
The hospital won The Multidisciplinary Oncology Service Provider of The Year in Asia Pacific for its comprehensive oncology services, accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) International as the first Centre of Excellence for Oncology Services in Asia Pacific.
SJMC also received the Advanced Genetic Centre Provider of The Year award for introducing advanced express Next Generation Sequencing for solid tumours and liquid biopsies, a first in South-East Asia.
In the Diabetes Service Provider of The Year category, SJMC addressed increasing diabetes rates with Continuous Glucose Monitoring technology, enhancing diabetes management.
Social impact and community initiatives
SJMC’s win for Corporate Social Responsibility Service of The Year at the GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Awards 2024 reflects its substantial social initiatives, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #3 on good health and well-being.
Notable initiatives include the Global Surgery Initiative (GSI). This is the first public-private partnership in Malaysia with the Malaysian Society of Anaesthesiologists, supported by the Ministry of Health Malaysia, which delivered critical surgical care to over 50 underserved patients in rural Sarawak.
Additionally, the ‘If Not Now, When? #endcervicalcancer’ provided over 300 women with complimentary HPV screening kits, while the Nurse Quest Programme engaged over 80 senior high school students in exploring nursing careers.
These community initiatives received further recognition at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2024.
The hospital also received the ESG Programme of The Year—Malaysia accolade for its commitment to healthcare sustainability.
This award champions initiatives such as GSI, the ‘If Not Now, When? #endcervicalcancer’ campaign and the Nurse Quest Programme.
Each initiative demonstrates SJMC’s dedication to community engagement and healthcare excellence, enhancing public health and sustainability.
Recognised as a flagship medical tourism hospital by the Malaysian Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) and fully endorsed by the Malaysian Ministry of Health, SJMC remains a key player in the healthcare industry.
Lin reiterated the significance of these awards, "These accolades affirm our progress towards world-class healthcare excellence.
“We are committed to providing innovative, high quality and compassionate medical care to our patients."
SJMC’s status as a top healthcare provider was further solidified by its inclusion as one of the top three best world hospitals in Malaysia in the Newsweek Best World Hospitals 2024 list.
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