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.
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.