IHH Healthcare Malaysia Reaffirms Its Commitment to Indonesians with Advanced, Trusted Healthcare Options

 

Sipika Singh, Chief Commercial Officer of IHH Healthcare Malaysia and Deputy CEO of Gleneagles Hospital Johor and Rahmatullah Baragau, Head of Indonesia Market at MHTC during the launch event.

Trusted by over 200,000 Indonesian patients, IHH Healthcare Malaysia’s hospitals lead the way in innovative, patient-first care with expert teams and convenient locations

JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 30 (Bernama) -- IHH Healthcare Malaysia proudly marks its third consecutive year organising the exclusive Malaysia Healthcare Expo (MHX) in Indonesia, reaffirming its commitment to delivering world-class, patient-centred care to the Indonesian community. In partnership with the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), MHX Jakarta 2025 will be held from 8 to 11 May at Terra Atrium, Central Park Mall, further solidifying Malaysia’s position as a leading destination for accessible and high-quality medical tourism.

"Our presence at the Malaysia Healthcare Expo 2025 is a testament to IHH Healthcare Malaysia’s strong commitment to the health and well-being of the Indonesian community. With over three decades of trust and more than 200,000 Indonesian patients cared for each year, we remain focused on delivering world-class care, personalised support and accessible treatment options. In fact, one in every three Indonesian patients receiving treatment in Malaysia chooses an IHH hospital. Every patient that comes to us reflects our continued dedication to being a trusted healthcare partner at every stage of their healthcare journey," said Sipika Singh, Chief Commercial Officer of IHH Healthcare Malaysia and Deputy CEO of Gleneagles Hospital Johor.

As a leading private healthcare provider, IHH Healthcare Malaysia operates a network of 18 hospitals with established brands spread across major cities in Malaysia, including Gleneagles Hospitals, Pantai Hospitals, Prince Court Medical Centre, Timberland Medical Centre, and the newly added Island Hospital. With decades of experience and a strong commitment to providing exceptional care, IHH Healthcare Malaysia has built trust with Indonesian patients, delivering positive clinical outcomes and accessible healthcare options that meet their unique needs.

“MH Expo Exclusive 2025, in partnership with IHH Healthcare Malaysia, reinforces our dedication to bridging Indonesia with Malaysia’s exceptional healthcare services”, said Rahmatullah Baragau, Head of Indonesia Market at MHTC.

At the expo, visitors will have the opportunity to explore a range of health screening packages, treatment options and the latest healthcare advancements from leading hospitals, including Gleneagles Hospital Penang, Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Gleneagles Hospital Johor, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Pantai Hospital Melaka, Prince Court Medical Centre, Timberland Medical Centre and Island Hospital. These hospitals are known for their expertise in key specialties such as cancer care, heart health, orthopaedics, brain and nerve disorders and digestive health. Each offers personalised treatment plans, supported by advanced medical technology and experienced specialists.

Exclusive offers for Indonesian patients include buy-one-get-one-free deals on health screenings and special health packages with complimentary hotel stays. Through a partnership with Batik Air Malaysia, discounted flights are available, offering Indonesian patients preferential pricing, flexibility in travel dates and passenger names, as well as priority check-in and baggage handling. These benefits make it easier for Indonesian patients to access affordable, top-tier healthcare just a short flight away.

Understanding the distinct needs of international patients, IHH Healthcare Malaysia has developed a patient-first framework designed to offer seamless support from initial consultation to recovery. This approach includes assistance with treatment options, cost inquiries, appointment scheduling, travel and accommodation arrangements, ensuring every Indonesian patient has a smooth healthcare experience.

To further ease the process, IHH Healthcare Malaysia offers a user-friendly one-stop website with multiple communication channels, including an International Patient Hotline available by phone, email, and WhatsApp, staffed by Bahasa Indonesia-speaking medical professionals. Additionally, dedicated International Patient Centres (IPCs) at each hospital provide personalised, in-person assistance, helping guide Indonesian patients every step of the way—from their first inquiry to treatment and recovery.

Through its commitment to continuous innovation, patient care, and operational excellence, IHH Healthcare Malaysia has earned recognition on both regional and global stages. The healthcare group was recently named APAC Hospital Group – Excellence in Medical Tourism of the Year at the Global Health Indonesia Summit 2025. In Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2025, 12 of its hospitals were ranked, with Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Island Hospital, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, and Prince Court Medical Centre all listed in Malaysia’s Top 10. Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur climbed to #204 globally, up from #223 the previous year.

Building on this momentum, IHH Healthcare Malaysia is deepening its commitment to the Indonesian community by offering trusted expertise, culturally attuned care and greater access to world-class treatment. MHX Jakarta 2025 represents the next step in strengthening cross-border partnerships and expanding healthcare choices for Indonesian patients.

Malaysia Healthcare Expo Jakarta May 2025

Date: 8 May to 11 May 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Venue: Terra Atrium, Central Park Mall

Contact information

Hotline : +6221 2789 9788
WhatsApp : +603 8800 9990
International Website : https://www.ihhmalaysia-international.com/

ABOUT IHH HEALTHCARE MALAYSIA
IHH Healthcare Malaysia is one of the largest private healthcare providers in Malaysia, with
approximately 3,500 beds. Our healthcare network of 18 hospitals comprises Gleneagles Hospitals, Island Hospital, Pantai Hospitals, Prince Court Medical Centre and Timberland Medical Centre, complemented by ancillary services including Premier Integrated Labs, Premier Integrated Rehab and a chain of primary care clinics under Twin Towers Medical Centre. Our team of over 15,000 staff and more than 1,500 consultants are strongly committed to our aspiration to Care. For Good. where we prioritise patients’ needs to deliver quality clinical outcomes.

IHH Healthcare Malaysia is part of IHH Healthcare, a world-leading integrated healthcare provider with presence in 10 countries, including its key markets of Malaysia, Singapore, Turkiye, India and Greater China (including Hong Kong). IHH’s portfolio of trusted brands include Gleneagles, Island Hospital, Pantai, Prince Court, Timberland Medical Centre, Acibadem, Fortis, Mount Elizabeth and Parkway. Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted healthcare services network.

More information can be found at https://www.ihhhealthcare.com/my

ABOUT MALAYSIA HEALTHCARE TRAVEL COUNCIL

Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), founded in 2009 and operating under the purview of Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia, is tasked with developing and nurturing the “Malaysia Healthcare” brand. MHTC enhances, coordinates and promotes Malaysia’s healthcare travel industry by fostering industry collaborations and establishing valuable public-private partnerships both domestically and internationally. Working with 78 private hospitals across Malaysia, MHTC aims to elevate the healthcare travel industry through an active ecosystem, a robust “Malaysia Healthcare” brand, and strategic market initiatives. The “Malaysia Healthcare” brand aspires to position Malaysia as the premier global healthcare destination. As a significant export service, Malaysia’s healthcare travel industry plays a vital role in the nation’s economy.

More information can be found at https://www.mhtc.org.my/

SOURCE: Malaysia Corporate Office Pantai Medical Centre Sdn Bhd

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Dineshwary Radakrishnan
Assistant Manager, Public Relations
Tel: +6011 123 92910
Email: dineshwary.r@ihhhealthcare.com

Name: Noor Yasmin Farahanim Binti Abdul Wahab
Assistant Manager, Public Relations
Tel: +60 12 542 3466
Email: yasmin.wahab@ihhhealthcare.com

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International Museum Day: Trend of Exchanging Local Specialties Tears across World of Cultural Relics

China Sichuan on International Museum Day

CHENGDU, China, May 29 (Bernama) -- May 18 is International Museum Day. This year, a trend of “specialty swap” has swept into the world of cultural relics. Under the initiative of the Sichuan Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, three major museums in Southwest China—Sanxingdui, Jinsha, and Luojiaba—have launched a cross-time-and-space “cultural relics delivery” event.
In southwestern China, the Sichuan Basin is a land where diverse civilizations converge. The Ba and Shu cultures complement each other, with the former being vigorous and martial and the latter refined and scholarly, blending harmoniously. The ancient Shu people were romantic and imaginative, as evidenced by their Bronze Mythical Tree and the Sun and Immortal Birds that embodied cosmic visions. The Ba people were valiant and warlike, as reflected in their bronze weapons and battle-themed engravings that recorded their tribal memories. These two cultures merged in their interactions, jointly crafting the rich and diverse chapter of the Ba-Shu region within the broader tapestry of Chinese civilization.

On this special day, the "Bronze Bird" of the Sanxingdui Museum sent the bronze cultural and creative product and a cute pottery handbag as a "local specialty" to the "Bronze Dou With a War Pattern (Land Battle and Water Battle)" at the Luojiaba Site Museum. And the Bronze Dou reciprocated with a tiger figurine that was loved by the Ba people. This "local specialty exchange" among cultural relics thus began. The Sun and Immortal Bird of the Jinsha Site Museum also responded positively and donated gold foil souvenirs to Sanxingdui, but the package failed to be delivered due to being "overweight".

The theme of International Museum Day this year is "The Future of Museums in a Rapidly Changing Community". Today, Museums are no longer just repositories of the past, but also places where cultural relics are given new life. This meaningful "specialty exchange" brought museums closer together, cultural relics "come alive," inviting the public to rediscover the warmth and wonder behind cultural heritage.

SOURCE: Sichuan Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Sichuan Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration
Name: Jean Huang
Tel: +8628 8663 7325
Email: submit@visitancientshu.com
Website: www.visitancientshu.com

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LABUAN IBFC INC. ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW CHAIRMAN AND MEMBER OF THE BOARD

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Mr. Steven Choy Khai Choon has been appointed as Chairman, and Dr. Aida Othman as a member of the Board of Directors of Labuan IBFC Incorporated Sdn Bhd (Labuan IBFC Inc.). Both appointments, effective from 12 March 2025, are for a two-year term. They currently serve as Authority Members of Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA).

Mr. Steven Choy currently serves as the Independent Non-Executive Chairman of Zurich Life Insurance Malaysia Bhd. He is also the Deputy Chairman and a member of both the Audit Committee and the Nomination & Remuneration Committee of Deutsche Bank Malaysia Bhd. In addition, he sits on the boards of Zurich General Insurance Malaysia Bhd, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd, Bond and Sukuk Information Platform Sdn Bhd, and Asian Banking School Sdn Bhd.

Mr. Steven Choy also holds the positions of Independent Director and Chairman of the Risk & Audit Committee at MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd. Furthermore, he serves as a Public Interest Director at the Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia. He previously held senior roles in various financial institutions and served as the President and CEO of Cagamas Berhad for six years, retiring in March 2012.

Dr. Aida Othman is a Board Member of ZICO Shariah Advisory Services Sdn Bhd, where she brings extensive expertise in Islamic banking and finance, Islamic capital market instruments, and takaful products and operations. She provides strategic advice on Shariah compliance and governance, with a strong focus on the legal and regulatory frameworks that underpin Islamic finance.

Dr. Aida currently serves as a Shariah committee member at several Islamic financial institutions.

Both appointees bring extensive experience in financial services, public administration, and Islamic finance. Their expertise will enhance Labuan IBFC Inc.’s market outreach initiatives and support its mission to advance the jurisdiction’s strategic goals. These appointments also underscore Labuan FSA’s ongoing commitment to strengthening governance and strategic oversight across its group of entities.

Visit www.labuanibfc.com for more information on Asia’s premier international financial hub.

SOURCE: LABUAN IBFC INCORPORATED SDN BHD


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CT GROUP SHOWCASES ADVANCED TECH AT NATIONAL ASSEMBLY EXHIBITION

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- CT Group was among a select group of private enterprises invited to participate in a special exhibition held at the National Assembly Building, Hanoi, aimed at implementing Vietnam’s Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private economic development.

In a statement, CT Group said unlike traditional trade fairs, this event served as a showcase for innovation and progress within the private sector.

Under the theme Resolution No. 68 – A New Driver for Vietnam’s Private Economic Development”, CT Group and its member companies highlighted pioneering technologies in advanced transportation, semiconductors, and carbon credit trading—positioning the group as a leading force in shaping Vietnam’s future innovation landscape.

The presence of General Secretary To Lam at CT Group's booth underscored the growing national focus on the private sector’s role in technological advancement and economic transformation.

At the centre of CT Group’s exhibit was an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of carrying passengers.Developed by CT UAV, the aircraft features a 190 kilometres per hour (km/h) top speed, two-hour flight endurance, and 350 km range. With a full-sized prototype set to debut in October 2025, the innovation signals a transformative vision for urban mobility.

CT Semiconductor also made headlines with its semiconductor manufacturing facility in Binh Duong, currently in its second phase of development. As the first domestically owned ATP chip plant in Vietnam, it aims to produce 100 million chips annually by 2027.

Scheduled to begin operations in the fourth quarter of this year, the project dedicates over 10 per cent of its budget to research and development, targeting future technologies like artificial intelligence, 6G, and autonomous systems.

Further reinforcing its role in green transformation, CT Group’s CCTPA initiative is building a full-service ASEAN Carbon Credit Trading Platform (CCTPA). The ecosystem includes UAV-based emission monitoring (CarbonFly), automation tools like Sustain.Life for emissions reporting, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) consulting—supporting Vietnamese businesses in accessing global carbon markets and meeting sustainability benchmarks.

CT Group’s strategic focus on nine core Industry 4.0 technologies reflects a broader transformation from a diversified business group into a future-ready innovation hub. By concentrating on high-impact sectors such as transportation, semiconductors, and carbon trading, the group is actively contributing to the goals of Resolution No. 68—enhancing productivity, innovation, and integration into the global economy.

With over three decades of development, CT Group is redefining the role of private enterprise in Vietnam’s economic structure—moving from growth to leadership through technology mastery and sustainable development.

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FALCON UNVEILS BOMBARDIER CHALLENGER AS TOP PRIVATE JET CHOICE IN FLEET

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Falcon, part of Alex Group Investment, has announced the Bombardier Challenger as the most requested aircraft in its private jet charter fleet for clients seeking a spacious and luxurious flying experience.

“When we look at what our clients value, such as space, comfort, nonstop range and reliability, the Challenger delivers every time. It is one of the strongest assets we operate today, and it continues to prove its worth on every flight,” said Alex Group Investment Founder and Chairman, Sultan Rashit Abdulla Rashit Al Shene.


With two Challenger jets currently in operation and recognised as one of the most trusted business jets in the world, it offers a wide, quiet cabin that comfortably seats up to 12 passengers.

With a range of up to 4,000 nautical miles (approximately 7,400 kilometres), it can fly nonstop between major destinations such as Dubai and London, Riyadh and Paris, and the Maldives.

Falcon in a statement said the aircraft’s strong performance and generous cabin space allow passengers to travel in comfort, whether working, relaxing, or sleeping during the flight.

Falcon Luxe is the private jet charter division of Falcon, which also provides Flight Support, fixed-base operator (FBO), and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services under Alex Group Investment.

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2025 VIETNAM ESG INVESTOR CONFERENCE SPURS ACTION ON SUSTAINABILITY, NET-ZERO GOALS

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The 2025 Vietnam ESG Investor Conference recently concluded with over 500 attendees, including investors, government officials, business leaders, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), multinationals, academics, and media, gathering to explore trade, investment, and sustainable growth.

This year’s conference highlighted environmental, social, and governance (ESG) fundamental role in Vietnam's sustainable economic path and its potential to unlock impactful investments in energy, infrastructure, logistics, and labour, demonstrated by the event’s own net-zero efforts.

As co-hosts of the conference, Vietnam Innovators Digest (Vietcetera Media) noted in a statement that the two-day event addressed crucial themes like the United States trade tariffs, geopolitical shifts, and Vietnam's position in ASEAN.

“Amid global uncertainty, Vietnam stands at a pivotal moment for sustainable growth. Market shifts, ESG clarity, and private sector reforms like Resolution 68 present transformative opportunities.

“This year’s Vietnam ESG Investor Conference, co-hosted by Raise Partners, drove bold, action-orientated dialogue to catalyse impact as Vietnam enters a new era of responsible, diversified growth,” said a Partner at Raise Partners, Van Ly.

Panel discussions and keynotes explored leveraging Vietnam’s advantages for economic and export market diversification, resilient infrastructure, inclusive workforce development, and gender-lens investment in addition to the Investor and Business Exhibition that featured startup innovation and collaboration.

Day one focused on Vietnam’s socioeconomic goals amidst global uncertainty, emphasising mission-driven approaches, market diversification, workforce development, sustainable cities, sector resilience, and ESG best practices.

Meanwhile, day two explored emerging opportunities in gender-lens investing, the digital and artificial intelligence (AI) economy, green supply chains, sustainable financing, and e-mobility.

The event also featured a startup impact and tech pitch session, an Executive Nature-Positive Zero Waste Lunch, and a post-conference Networking Reception, fostering connections around ESG investing, sustainable growth, and net-zero goals.

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NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS EXPANDS IN BANGLADESH WITH CCBL INVESTMENT

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Nippon Express Holdings Inc has acquired a 20 per cent stake in Cold Chain Bangladesh Limited (CCBL), a domestic logistics company based in Dhaka, through its subsidiary Nippon Express (South Asia & Oceania) Pte Ltd.

In a statement, the Nippon Express (NX) Group said the acquisition was completed on May 15, as part of its efforts to strengthen its logistics operations in the fast-growing Bangladeshi logistics market, where demand for domestic services continues to rise.

Since entering the Bangladesh market in 2012, the NX Group has primarily focused on international forwarding services, particularly for the country’s apparel industry. The latest investment is aimed at expanding its presence in the domestic logistics segment in response to increasing demand.

CCBL is a third-party logistics provider with a nationwide distribution infrastructure, including temperature-controlled storage and transportation services.

The partnership would allow the group to leverage CCBL’s logistics assets and network, enabling it to offer end-to-end supply chain solutions by integrating domestic operations with its global logistics network.

The NX Group seeks to capitalise on growth opportunities in the Bangladesh logistics market and enhance value creation for its customers and stakeholders.

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