KPJ Healthcare Launches Malaysia’s First Academic Health 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 2024 conference. 

Image above: [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, KPJ Healthcare during the gimmick launch of KPJ Academic Health System (“KPJ Health System”).

The KPJ Health System will embed education and research into hospitals, making them centres of learning and discovery, where practice and innovation go hand in hand. This initiative aligns closely with the national healthcare agenda, supporting Malaysia's long-term vision for a world class healthcare system. 

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

Datuk Syed Mohamed shared his vision stating, “We need to rethink and reimagine how healthcare works. It is no longer just about providing treatments—hospitals must evolve beyond being mere treatment centres. They must embrace cutting-edge solutions such as AI-driven diagnostics and personalised medicine, and shift the focus towards preventive care and overall wellbeing, creating a more sustainable healthcare system.”

The KPJ Health System is designed to enhance patient outcomes, foster continuous professional development for healthcare providers, as well as drive groundbreaking research that addresses current and future healthcare challenges.  This is a bold step forward, positioning the Group at the forefront of healthcare innovation.

By embracing transformative technologies like AI, quantum computing and nanomedicine, KPJ Healthcare is setting a new standard for 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 specialised care centers that will cater to complex medical cases, strengthening Malaysia’s healthcare infrastructure.

The launch of the KPJ Health System follows an internal soft launch held 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 KPJ Healthcare’s patients and staff, but also the broader community through its research-driven approach to healthcare and focus on education. Through the integration of three essential pillars—to heal, to teach, and to discover, the Group is paving the way for future advancements in healthcare that will shape the industry for years to come.

The KPJ Health System marks a pivotal moment for KPJ Healthcare as the Group solidifies its position as a global leader in healthcare innovation, seamlessly weaving together the three pillars. This is a manifestation of the Group’s ‘Care for Life’ mantra, working hand-in-hand across stakeholders and sectors to elevate patient care to new heights, enhancing outcomes and setting new benchmarks in healthcare standards.

MIH Megatrends 2024 is the nation’s premier healthcare event, organised 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 groundbreaking advancements, exchange knowledge and forge partnerships aimed at elevating the quality, accessibility and sustainability of healthcare.

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