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  • Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City Wins Malaysia’s Hospital of the Year for Fifth Year in a Row at Healthcare Asia Awards 2026

    Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City Wins Malaysia’s Hospital of the Year for Fifth Year in a Row at Healthcare Asia Awards 2026

    Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City (SMC), Malaysia’s largest private quaternary hospital, has been honoured as Hospital of the Year – Malaysia at the prestigious Healthcare Asia Awards 2026, marking its fifth consecutive win in this category. In addition, SMC was also recognised with the Smart Hospital Initiative of the Year – Malaysia, acknowledging the hospital’s innovative use of digital technologies to enhance operational efficiency and patient satisfaction.

    This continued recognition highlights SMC’s commitment to advancing healthcare delivery through clinical excellence, patient-centred care, and cutting-edge innovation. With a team of over 300 resident consultants across 80 medical specialities and 28 Centres of Excellence, SMC provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care tailored to the unique needs of every patient.

    Dr Seow Vei Ken, Chief Executive Officer of SMC, said the awards reflect the hospital’s unwavering dedication to elevating healthcare standards through both medical expertise and technological innovation. “To receive the Hospital of the Year award for the fifth year in a row, alongside the Smart Hospital Initiative recognition, validates our vision at SMC. We remain committed to integrating advanced digital solutions to improve care delivery and ensure the best outcomes for our patients,” he said.

    Among its notable advancements, SMC introduced Malaysia’s first Photon-Counting CT System in 2025, a next-generation imaging technology offering ultra-high resolution for a wide range of clinical applications. The hospital has also achieved significant milestones in its robotic spine surgery programme using the AiBLE™ Spine Surgical Suite, providing robotic guidance for minimally invasive spine procedures in Malaysia and across Southeast Asia.

    Award recipients, including Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City (SMC), photographed at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2026.

    These accolades add to SMC’s growing list of international recognitions. The hospital was recently named the Top Hospital in Malaysia and ranked among the top 250 hospitals worldwide in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026. It also secured the number one ranking in Asia for cataract surgery, alongside top positions in ophthalmology and orthopaedic procedures, in Newsweek’s Asia’s Top Private Hospitals and Clinics 2026.

    As the flagship hospital of Sunway Healthcare Group (SHG), SMC continues to expand its capabilities. With the upcoming completion of its sixth block, Tower F (Children’s Pavilion), later this year, the hospital’s capacity will exceed 1,000 beds, supported by a multidisciplinary team delivering personalised, holistic care. SMC is also Malaysia’s first private hospital to achieve three major hospital-wide accreditations: Joint Commission International (JCI) Gold Seal of Approval, Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) International, and the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH).

    The Healthcare Asia Awards celebrate exceptional hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organisations across Asia, recognising institutions that demonstrate innovation, set new benchmarks in healthcare excellence, and contribute significantly to their communities. With these latest awards, SMC reaffirms its position as a leader in Malaysia’s healthcare landscape, consistently delivering world-class care and pioneering medical advancements.

  • Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City Named Malaysia’s No. 1 Hospital in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026 Ranking

    Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City Named Malaysia’s No. 1 Hospital in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026 Ranking

    Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City has been ranked No. 1 hospital in Malaysia in the prestigious World’s Best Hospitals 2026, published by Newsweek. The recognition reaffirms the hospital’s strong commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and patient-centred care, while strengthening its reputation as one of the leading healthcare institutions in the region.

    In the 2026 global ranking, the hospital also recorded a significant improvement, rising to 138th place worldwide, up from 193rd in 2025 and 233rd in 2024, while maintaining its position as Malaysia’s top-ranked hospital. According to Dato’ Lau Beng Long, President of Sunway Healthcare Group, the recognition reflects the dedication and professionalism of the hospital’s doctors, nurses, and staff, as well as the trust placed in the institution by patients and partners both locally and internationally.

    He noted that the achievement serves as motivation for the organisation to continue strengthening clinical governance, enhancing patient safety and overall patient experience, while investing in capabilities that support the delivery of consistent, high-quality healthcare services. These ongoing efforts aim to ensure that patients receive safe, effective, and personalised care.

    The World’s Best Hospitals ranking evaluates more than 2,500 hospitals from a global pool of over 200,000 healthcare institutions, including public hospitals, teaching hospitals, university hospitals, and private medical centres. Only the Top 250 hospitals worldwide are included in the published global list, which features internationally renowned institutions such as Mayo Clinic – Rochester, Cleveland Clinic, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Singapore General Hospital. The inclusion of Sunway Medical Centre in this list highlights its standing among some of the world’s most respected healthcare institutions.

    The ranking is based on a comprehensive, multi-source evaluation methodology. This includes peer recommendations from a global survey of more than 100,000 medical experts, alongside patient experience data, hospital quality metrics, and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) that assess how hospitals measure and improve patient outcomes based on patient feedback.

    As the flagship hospital of Sunway Healthcare Group, Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City currently houses more than 300 resident medical consultants and provides comprehensive healthcare services across over 80 medical specialties and 28 Centres of Excellence. With the completion of its sixth block, Tower F (Children’s Pavilion), the hospital’s capacity is expected to expand to more than 1,000 beds, further strengthening its ability to deliver integrated and multidisciplinary care.

    The hospital is also recognised as Malaysia’s first private hospital to obtain three major hospital-wide accreditations: the Gold Seal of Approval from Joint Commission International, accreditation from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International, and certification by the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health. These recognitions reflect its adherence to internationally recognised standards of quality and patient safety.

    Published annually by Newsweek in partnership with Statista, the World’s Best Hospitals ranking benchmarks leading healthcare institutions across major healthcare systems, including those in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. The latest recognition further positions Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City as a key player in global healthcare and highlights Malaysia’s growing presence in the international medical landscape.