KPJ Healthcare launches Malaysia's first academic healthcare system

KPJ Healthcare Berhad (“KPJ Healthcare” or “the Group”) launches the KPJ Academic Health System (“KPJ Health System”), the first of its kind in Malaysia during Day 2 of the Malaysia International Healthcare (“MIH”) Megatrends Conference from 2024.

Image above: (FROM LEFT) Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed IbrahimChairman, KPJ Healthcare University and President and Chief Executive of Johor Corporation, Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly AhmadMinister of Health Malaysia And Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Ismail Bin BakarChairman of KPJ Healthcare during the gimmick launch of the KPJ Academic Health System (“KPJ Health System”).

The KPJ Health System will anchor education and research in hospitals, making them centers of learning and discovery, where practice and innovation go hand in hand. This initiative is closely aligned with the national healthcare agenda and supports Malaysia’s long-term vision for a world-class healthcare system.

The launch event, held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, was chaired by Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad, Minister of Health Malaysia, together with Chairman of KPJ Healthcare University (“KPJU”) Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim, who is also President and Managing Director. of Johor Corporation (“JCorp”) and Chairman of KPJ Healthcare, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Ismail Bin Bakar.

**Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim,** Chairman of KPJ Healthcare University delivers a speech during the launch of the KPJ Academic Health System (“KPJ Health System”).

Datuk Syed Mohamed shared his view and said: “We need to rethink and reimagine how healthcare works. It is no longer just about offering treatments; hospitals must evolve beyond mere treatment centers. They must embrace breakthrough solutions such as AI-driven diagnostics and personalized medicine, and shift the focus to preventative care and overall well-being, creating a more sustainable healthcare system.”

The KPJ Health System is designed to improve patient outcomes, promote the continued professional development of healthcare providers, and foster cutting-edge research that addresses current and future healthcare challenges. This is a bold step forward and positions the Group at the forefront of healthcare innovation.

**Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad,** Minister of Health Malaysia delivering a speech at the launch of the KPJ Academic Health System (“KPJ Health System”).

By embracing transformative technologies such as AI, quantum computing and nanomedicine, KPJ Healthcare is setting a new standard for high-quality healthcare services across the country, driving improved patient outcomes and fostering a new generation of highly skilled healthcare professionals. This initiative contributes to the government’s efforts to increase access to advanced treatments, reduce healthcare disparities and support the development of specialist healthcare centers that will focus on complex medical cases, thereby strengthening Malaysia’s healthcare infrastructure is strengthened.

**(FROM LEFT) Prof. Emerita Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Sharifah Hapsah Syed Hasan Shahabudin,** Chancellor of KPJ Healthcare University, **Dato’ Sri Suriani Binti Dato’ Ahmad**Secretary General, Ministry of Health Malaysia, **Dato’ Lukanisman Awang Sauni**Deputy Minister of Health, Malaysia, **Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad**Minister of Health Malaysia, **Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim**Chairman, KPJ Healthcare University and President and Chief Executive of Johor Corporation, **Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Ismail Bin Bakar**Chairman, KPJ Healthcare and **Chin Keat Chyuan**President and Managing Director of KPJ Healthcare sit together during the launch of the KPJ Academic Health System (“KPJ Health System”).

The launch of the KPJ Health System follows an internal soft launch a week earlier, during which key internal stakeholders were introduced to the system’s vision. The KPJ Health System is designed to benefit not only the patients and staff of KPJ Healthcare, but also the broader community through its research-driven approach to healthcare and focus on education. By integrating three essential pillars – heal, educate and discover, the Group is paving the way for future developments in healthcare that will shape the sector in the years to come.

**(FROM LEFT) Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim**Chairman, KPJ Healthcare University and President and Chief Executive of Johor Corporation, **Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad**Minister of Health Malaysia And **Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Ismail Bin Bakar**Chairman of KPJ Healthcare during the gimmick launch of the KPJ Academic Health System (“KPJ Health System”).

The KPJ Health System marks a pivotal moment for KPJ Healthcare as the Group strengthens its position as a global leader in healthcare innovation, seamlessly interweaving its three pillars. This is a manifestation of the Group’s ‘Care for Life’ mantra, where we work hand-in-hand with all stakeholders and sectors to take patient care to new heights, improve outcomes and set new benchmarks in healthcare standards.

MIH Megatrends 2024 is the country’s premier healthcare event, organized by the Ministry of Health Malaysia in collaboration with KPJ Healthcare and in strategic partnership with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). This prestigious national event brings together global healthcare leaders, professionals, innovators and policymakers to explore breakthrough developments, exchange knowledge and forge partnerships aimed at improving the quality, accessibility and sustainability of healthcare.

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