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Another signifcant initiative is the At-Tijarah and Tijarah Ramadhan television programme series, a collaborative venture between JCorp and the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM), showcasing community leaders and business personalities in discussions on trade and commerce contributions to the prosperity of individuals, families, communities and nations, and advocating positive values during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan. KPJ’s involvement is through sponsorship of medical treatment for the needy patients selected under this programme.

In doing our part to develop sustainable communities, KPJ will continue to facilitate access to healthcare by expanding its network of hospitals and providing basic medical care and essential drugs to the less fortunate through our CSR programmes.

We aim to further promote health education and encourage the society to take greater interest in their health as well as focus on “wellness” rather than “sickness cure” because improvement in social healthcare will lead to better economic performance.

Leading Environment-Friendly Initiatives

KPJ cares about protecting the natural environment. Our hospitals and companies adhere to globally-recognised regulatory frameworks which serve to protect the planet’s good health, for the beneft of generations to come.

In playing our part to Go Green, KPJ inculcates in all employees the awareness to preserve the environment and reduce waste. It also adheres to strict policies on the management of sharps and disposal of hazardous waste, appointing only qualifed vendors to carry out this task.

Conservation efforts included promoting recycling, tree planting and gotong-royong projects together with the local community to clean up the surrounding areas, as well as the commemoration of World Environmental Day with various activities involving those living around our hospitals.

KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital, in collaboration with the local authority and Alam Flora, organised a gotong-royong programme with the residents in Ampang communities, while others like Sentosa Medical Centre did their bit with the Orang Asli community and Puteri Specialist Hospital planted trees in the hospital compound.

Other green efforts include the “Say No to Plastic Bags” initiative by KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital, KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital and other KPJ hospitals, to reduce the use of plastic bags.

Saving Planet Earth through Investing in Green Technology

KPJ’s policy on Health, Safety and the Environment (HSE) continues to be the framework for the Group’s commitment to care for the stakeholders. Focus areas are identifying hazards, quantifying or assessing the risks in regards to hazards, prioritising these risks, and controlling impact of hazards.

Such efforts are complemented by the utilisation of the Group’s Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Digital Imaging Systems and Computed Radiography Systems, eliminating the use of imaging films and chemicals that are used for processing, thus supporting KPJ’s Go Green initiative.

On a wider initiative, we are also considering green building technology for future new hospital developments and, when implemented, will further save energy and reduce waste, thus enhancing efforts for environment preservation. During the year under review, KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital spearheaded this initiative by ensuring its expansion project meets the classifcations of a Green Building. The hospital also processes excess food into fertilizers and implements the use of biodegradable plastic.

As we go forward, KPJ renews its commitment to environment preservation through further investments in green technology and to continue to promote recycling and reduce waste.

We also look favourably and consider participating in projects that support environment-friendly initiatives and invest in facilities that minimises the use of chemicals, with the latest being the sterilisation of medical instruments using wet steam.

In addition, we will continue to train and encourage our employees as well as our Medical Consultants to embrace new technologies and maximise the use and capabilities of the integrated hospital management system.

We also plan to initiate dialogues with our suppliers and encourage them to ensure responsible sourcing of materials and to collaborate with us on green projects.