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Annual Report 2013
KPJ HEALTHCARE BERHAD
104
Business
Review
New Hospital Developments
As demand for both quality care
and quality hospitals ramps up, we
continue to focus our efforts on
growing the existing KPJ hospital
network and expanding existing
capacity to meet the escalating
needs of local communities and
medical tourists. At the same time,
we are strengthening our lead as a
key healthcare services provider and
ensuring a sustainable pathway for
the Group amidst a highly competitive
playing eld.
New Hospital
Developments
Ensuring
Sustainable
Growth
Continued Growth on the New Hospitals Front
In May 2013, the 120-bed capacity KPJ Pasir
Gudang Specialist Hospital opened its doors
to the public offering 25 beds, 18 clinics
and the expertise of 24 consultants. The
hospital is today offering general services
in orthopaedic, surgery, medical, obstetrics
and gynaecology, paediatric, ophthalmology,
anaesthesiology, radiology as well as ear,
nose and throat care. This development will
enable us to provide a comprehensive range
of medical care to both the local community
and international patients. Some RM70
million has been invested in land, building
and equipment costs and the hospital is
expected to generate approximately 424 jobs
opportunities including nursing and support
services positions.
2013 saw the relocation of the KPJ Sabah
Specialist Hospital from its premises rented
from Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Luyang, Kota
Kinabalu to a new building with an expanded
service offering. The new 282-bed capacity
facility began operating in December 2013
with 70 beds offering general services in
medical, surgery, orthopaedic, obstetrics
and gynaecology, paediatric, ophthalmology,
anaesthesiology, radiology and ear, nose and
We plan to roll out a
minimum of 2 new
hospitals per annum
to meet high market
demand.