The Selangor State Government has formalised a collaboration between Sunway Medical Centre (SMC) and SELCARE under Skim Rawatan Jantung Negeri Selangor. The event, attended by YB Jamaliah Jamaluddin, aims to improve early diagnosis and treatment for heart disease, especially for vulnerable communities.
This memorandum of understanding (MoU) highlights SMC’s commitment to CSR and its partnership with SELCARE to advance public health. SELCARE focuses on providing affordable healthcare to underserved populations, while SMC enhances access to quality cardiac care. By partnering with Malaysia’s largest private quaternary hospital, the initiative seeks to impact Anak Selangor significantly, offering services at no or reduced costs.
“Sunway Medical Centre has always been dedicated to providing the highest standard of patient care,” said Dr Seow Vei Ken, the Chief Executive Officer of Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City. “We are proud of our 28 Centres of Excellence, including our renowned Heart, Lung & Vascular Centre, and our commitment to leveraging the latest medical technologies and expert healthcare professionals to serve our community. We have 13 cardiologists, covering both adult and paediatric care, and offer a comprehensive range of cardiology subspecialties while supported by full diagnostic centre with state-of-the-art facilities which includes the latest MRI scanners, cardiac CTs, catheterisation laboratory, and coronary care beds. This partnership with SELCARE reflects our ongoing commitment to enhancing healthcare accessibility and delivering high-quality care to underserved communities, in line with our CSR initiatives. We are excited to see the positive impact this programme will have on the lives of Anak Selangor especially those who need it most.”
“We are proud to partner with Sunway Medical Centre in making cardiac care more accessible to those who need it most,” said Dato’ Noor Hisham Mohd Ghouth, SELGATE Group CEO. “This partnership highlights SELCARE’s enduring mission: to connect public health policy with private sector strength, ensuring that no one in Selangor is left behind when it comes to their heart health.”
Selcare Management, a subsidiary of Selgate Healthcare, runs key programs like Iltizam Selangor Sihat (ISS), Selangor Saring, and Skim Rawatan Jantung Negeri Selangor, benefiting over 600,000 people. With a network of over 2,000 clinics and 200 hospitals, Selcare ensures accessible and affordable healthcare. This initiative exemplifies how public-private partnerships can effectively address healthcare needs, setting a standard for inclusive and sustainable healthcare access in Selangor.